For the last three weeks, The Leader has kept track of the number of COVID-19 cases in our community, as reported on by Oakland County. Every Monday morning, we update the numbers. From April 13, to today, April 27, the number of cases has increased from 47, to 72 positively tested COVID cases. Three people […]
Today, April 10, The Catholic News Service reported the Dominican Sisters of Peace on West Drahner Road are helping during the COVID-19 crisis. “Dominican donate 60 beds to a Michigan overflow facility,” their headline read. The overflow facility is for St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ypsilanti. According to the article, “In September 2019, the congregation […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer In response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s March 23 “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the Oxford Township Office at 300 Dunlap Rd. will remain closed. Elected officials and employees will continue to work and perform their duties, as needed, from home. If there […]
Cancellations and updates to help you get around this week In the wake of COVID-19 coronavirus shut-downs, event cancellations and closures continue to roll in. Cancellations and Closures The playgrounds at Seymour Lake Park and Stony Lake Park closed from March 19. The Parks and Recreation Department cited research that suggests the virus can […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Joe Bice wasn’t feeling well a couple weeks ago. The Jr. Wildcat Football coach and 1990 Oxford High School graduate had a fever, then chest congestion, a headache, and all the aches and pains he could handle – all possible symptoms of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. He […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer On March 10, the first case of Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) was confirmed in Oakland County, one of the first two cases in Michigan. Things began rapidly changing from there as closures and event cancellations rolled in. More things may have changed since press time. As of Sunday, […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer The Oxford Wildcats boys basketball team’s season came to an end in the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) District No. 5 semifinals with a loss to the Clarkston Wolves on March 11, but it looks like the boys’ campaign would have concluded regardless. On March 12 at 2:25 […]
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