Last week the temperatures soared into the mid 90s making those without air conditioning uncomfortable. The heat didn’t bothertheseandotherOxfordarea children who visited the splashpad at Seymour Lake Township Park. Pictured are Hayden, 6, Logan, 3, and Lucy 1, all of Oxford. Photos by Shelby Stewart-Soldan
Volunteers for Addison Township’s park system were honored on June 18 with a Saturday afternoon picnic. “We had over 35 guests to recognize for their dedication and volunteer work as park Rangers overseeing our network of Parks and Natural Resources,” said Rod Blaszyk of the township’s park and recreation department. “These residents take great pride […]
This past season of Oxford High School Varsity Baseball has proven successful for a number of players. Here’s what we recevied from head coach Dave Herrick: All OAA: Eddie Bieniasz, Brady Carpenter, Tony Hatzigeorgiou and Gavin Walters. All District: Eddie Bieniasz, Jay Cady, Brady Carpenter and Tony Hatzigeorgiou. All Region: Tony Hatzigeorgiou All State 1st […]
Sloan Museum of Discovery in Flint and General Motors today announced a partnership to will honor the legacy of General Motors founder William “Billy” C. Durant while supporting the museum’s STEM exhibits and programs. Through a donation of $500,000 from GM, Sloan Museum’s new vehicle gallery will be named The Durant Gallery when it opens […]
Lace up your running (or walking) shoes for a great cause on Saturday, July 9. The 2022 Thomas Daley Memorial 5K will benefit an exceptional nonprofit foundation created out of the horrific event that took place at Oxford High School last fall. Four students tragically lost their lives that day, including 16-year-old Tate Myre. Tate […]
Centennial Park was rocking to the 80s last Thursday night, as the Concerts in the Park series officially kicked off. Concert goers listened to Majiklee Dulishus and dressed in 80s themed costumes. According to Oxford Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Kelly Westbrook said this Thursday is kids night, with a costume theme of “princesses and […]
By Don Rush For about an hour last Friday morning, the group Change 4 Oxford held a video press conference with members of the Michigan media announcing 20 Oxford students were filing a lawsuit in federal court aimed at forcing the Oxford Community School District’s board and administration “to make policy changes the students and […]
By Don Rush Suffice to say school districts across the state and nation have gone through hard times in light of Covid-19 shutdowns. In Oxford, the day-to-day operations were further complicated with the Nov. 30, 2021 mass shooting at Oxford High School. Ken Weaver, 56, knew all that when accepted the job as Superintendent of […]
By Teddy Rydquist Special to The Oxford Leader An idea first discussed by co-founders Buck Myre and Scott Claxton roughly midway through December 2021, 42 Strong – the Tate Myre Foundation – has already started making a difference in the lives in over 200 middle and high school students throughout Oxford. A registered 501(c)(3) non-profit […]
By Don Rush Some say the “third times the charm.” Others hear, “Three strikes and you’re out!” The Michigan Attorney General’s third offering to complete an investigation into the events which lead up to the Nov. 30 mass shooting at Oxford High School has been rejected by the Oxford School Board. On June 13, AG […]