This Monday, 40 Easter Baskets were delivered by Meals on Wheels to homebound residents of Oxford and Addison townships. Besides their normal meal deliveries, residents received baskets with candy, crossword puzzles, pencils, paper, stuffed toys, lip balm and lotions. Pictured from the left are Meals on Wheels cordinator Mary Reynolds and volunteers from Lakepoint […]
View Newspaper Group Owner and President Rick Burrough is proud to announce the locally-owned newspaper company has acquired the business operations of Sherman Publications, Inc., which includes the publications Lake Orion Review, Oxford Leader, Ortonville Citizen, Clarkston News, Ad-Vertiser, Penny Stretcher and Big Deal. “The Sherman family’s local news legacy, which dates back to 1955, […]
By Don Rush Oxford Leader Editor It’s been one heck of a run for one local newspaper publishing family, and this week that run comes to an end. For 67 years members of the Jim and Hazel Sherman family have had their hands in publishing weekly, community newspapers under the Sherman Publications, Inc., banner. As […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The National Compassion Fund (NCF) released the final protocol for the Oxford High School Survivors Fund on Tuesday, March 29. Completed after a public comment window and a March 21 town hall, the protocol expands the affected area to include all of the 200 hallway from room 211 to […]
This is our 104th week of reporting local COVID numbers. This week our area continued to see decreases in recent cases and only a slight increase in total cases. COVID-related deaths stayed increased by one to 63. According to numbers provided by the county, last week we reported there were a total of 6,184 cases […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer Since the start of Russia’s war in Ukraine on Feb. 24 — an increase to hostilities that began with the 2014 annexation of Crimea and fighting in Ukraine’s Donbass region — people around the world have watched on, hoping to help however they can. For Oxford community member Victor […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer American Legion Post 108, American Veterans (AMVETS) Post 108 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 108 donated $4,000 to the Oxford Fire Department’s “Safety Begins at Home” program on Thursday, March 24. The money will pay for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms the department will distribute to Oxford area residents, […]
“Future Northwood University Timberwolf soccer player and captain Carly Boyd is primed and ready to lead the Wildcats to another successful season. Her leadership is ever present and has given nothing less than 100% to start the 2022 season.” – Head Soccer Coach, John Thaler —- by Bryan Brandeberry, OHS Athletic Event Coordinator
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Village of Oxford Council held a combined special meeting and budget workshop on Tuesday, March 29. Topics discussed included art projects, grants and a draft version of the 2022-2023 budget. All votes were unanimous. Budget workshop Village Manager Joe Madore presented the council with a draft budget for […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer Connie Miller, Oxford Community Television (OCTV) and Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ are holding a food drive for Miller’s free meals program on Saturday, April 9. Hosted at the Village of Oxford-based church, the program is accepting food and monetary donations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Our […]