Twp. to take over private cemetery

It appears an historic cemetery that’s been privately cared for by generations of local families will soon become the property of Oxford Twp. Township officials last week voted 6-0 to direct Clerk Clara Sanderson to talk with representatives of the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Association to work out the ‘logistics? of transferring ownership of the 6.972-acre […]

Stop signs not needed at Pontiac, Burdick streets

Traffic control orders recommended by Oxford Village Police Chief Mike Neymanowski were approved by council last week. A suggestion by citizens and government officials to make the intersection of Pontiac and W. Burdick streets a multi-way stop in order to enhance public safety was rejected by the chief, who stated ‘it is not necessary…at this […]

Reigning over Winterfest

King Vinnie Ives and Queen Ellen Martin were crowned as Winterfest 2007’s royal couple during half-time at Friday night’s basketball game.

Village officer earns Distinguished Service Award

Oxford Village Police Officer Jeremy Gravis was presented a Distinguished Service Award/Ribbon for his ‘exemplary performance and personal commitment? to the department at Tuesday’s council meeting. ‘This award is given out to officers who perform well beyond their normal duties as a police officer,? said Chief Mike Neymanowski. Last year, Gravis, a part-time officer, led […]

Little wonders

By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor A global campaign to name the new Seven Wonders of the World inspired students at Oxford Middle Schools to build their own mini wonders. Seventh-graders in teacher Catherine Colagross? geography classes recently constructed three-dimensional models of man-made monuments such as Stonehenge, the Great Wall of China, the Eiffel Tower and […]

Crossroads for Youth girls receive

A group of girls looking to better themselves spent all day Monday at Victoria’s Delights learning valuable life skills that will allow them to someday become responsible adults. The popular downtown Oxford eatery closed for the day so young ladies from Crossroads for Youth could participate in ‘The Blue Line to Success,? an interactive program […]

Rogers talks alternative fuels with Rotarians

Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Brighton) dropped in to chat with the Rotary Club of Oxford last week about his low-interest loan program designed to get the Big Three building alternative fuel vehicles. ‘This was the Arsenal of Democracy (during World War II),? he said. ‘It certainly can be the arsenal for our economic freedom as well.? […]

My Way

Anyone can make a mistake. That’s probably the essence of being human. But its takes an especially ignorant person to make the same mistake again, on purpose, thereby compounding the first error. Over the weekend, I caught Oxford Community Television Channel 19’s alleged news broadcast ? it’s like watching a hideous train wreck, but I […]

We’ve got spirit! How ’bout you?

Oxford High School held its Winterfest Pep Assembly Friday morning in the Ian Smith Gymnasium. Acrobatic cheerleaders, wacky games, an inflatable obstacle course and a singing principal in desperate need of a voice coach were all part of the fun. Spirits ran high as the Cats showed their pride.

Grapplers lose team regionals, six place in individual competition

Oxford’s wrestlers lost to Linden 28-24 in the Division 2 Team Regionals held Feb. 21. The team’s overall record is now 25-3. In individual regional action Saturday at Clio, Aaron Moore was champion in the 285-pound weight class. John Logan took second in the 215-pound class. Bobby Rhodes (135) and Mike Myer (145) each placed […]