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 […]
On Saturday June 4, four Cherry Blossom trees were planted outside of Oxford High School to honor Hana St. Juliana, Justin Shilling, Tate Mrye, and Madisyn Baldwin, the four students who were murdered in the Nov. 30 mass shooting. OHS students brainstormed the idea of planting trees over the last several months. Fourth-year Oxford […]
By Don Rush What started out in 1986 as a short-time gig for one Oxford Township resident, finally came to an end two weeks ago with the last day of school in Oxford. “It was supposed to be temporary,” Maria Mageli, 63 said, laughing between words. “I wanted a new motorcycle and a new garage.” […]
By Don Rush A bill pushed by State State Rep. Pamela Hornberger (R-Chesterfield) chair of the House Education Committee, delivering immediate funding to help Oxford Community Schools in its continued efforts to recover from the November tragedy, was signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on June 10. “We carefully listened to the needs expressed […]
It was a topsy-turvy world this past weekend at the annual Seymour Celebration at Seymour Lake Oxford Township Park. It was a perfect weekend for live music, fast food, carnival rides, classic cars and fireworks. The weather was great and there were thousands of smiles and laughs. Here Khloe Gabrish (in blue Oxford Strong) and […]
Oxford students, supporters demand action to end gun violence By Jim Newell Lake Orion Review Editor OXFORD, Mich. – Oxford High School students know firsthand the horror and devastation of a school shooting and on Saturday they rallied to demand lawmakers make meaningful changes so more people do not die needlessly from gun violence. About 600 […]