‘You are loved.? ‘We all feel your pain. We shall overcome it together.? ‘Keep calm and stay strong.? Those were just some of the positive messages that Kingsbury Country Day students wrote on a Prayer Canvas (see below) to help commemorate the one-year anniversary next year of the April 15 Boston Marathon terrorist bombings that […]
Downtown Oxford’s many bars, taverns and pubs owe a debt of gratitude to a determined business woman who helped make their existence and success possible ? Vernita ‘Red? Voikos. Prior to her and her late husband, Arthur, purchasing Rob’s Place at 13 S. Washington St. in 1972, establishments within the village limits were prohibited from […]
Reports of zombies lumbering along the Polly Ann Trail last week were forwarded to the Oxford Leader by frightened readers. But fear not, the undead have not risen from their graves to feast upon the supple flesh of the living ? at least not yet anyway. This gaggle of approximately 40 ghouls was part of […]
Homemade pies are as much a part of the holiday season as turkey dinners and Christmas trees. But frankly, who really has the time to make and bake them between work, family obligations and shopping? Fortunately, the LOFT program at Oxford High School is once again selling its famous apple pies for $13 each or […]
There was cause for much celebration Friday on the Oxford campus of Crossroads for Youth as a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the new Deer Trail Academy (DTA). ‘Today is a very special day for (us as) we get to present our school formally to everyone in the community,? said Principal Andie Jump. Open since […]
There’s a new cop on the beat in Oxford Township, but he’s certainly no stranger to the community. Jon Elges is the new detective in charge of all youth-related incidents at Oakland County Sheriff’s substation. He replaces Det. Joe Ashley, who was reassigned. ‘It’s good to be back in Oxford,? Elges said. ‘I actually put […]
Being a nurse can often be a thankless job that’s both physically and emotionally demanding. But Laura (Beamer) Holt, a Registered Nurse at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland in Pontiac, now has a visible reminder that all her tireless efforts and long hours are very much appreciated. The 29-year-old Oxford resident recently received the DAISY Award […]
It was 20 years ago, but it seems like it was only yesterday. Long before I was editor of The Oxford Leader, I was the editorial page editor of the Shamrock, the student newspaper at East Detroit High School. The man who trusted me with that responsibility was Jeff Nardone, the school’s journalism teacher and […]
Oxford Middle School choir students raised their voices in unison Friday evening to honor America’s veterans during the 11th Annual Americana Concert. As always, the concert featured a variety of stirring patriotic songs sung by 250 sixth, seventh and eighth-graders under the expert direction of teacher Jan Flynn. This year’s guest speaker was Lake Orion […]
There’s a dynasty in the making as the Oxford Jr. Wildcats Freshman Gold team won the Northern Youth Football League (NYFL) Super Bowl Saturday at Wildcat stadium. The Jr. Cats beat Brandon in a tight 13-12 game, making it the first NYFL team to win back-to-back Super Bowl championships. ‘I couldn’t be more proud of […]