So, Director Martin Scorsese finally won an Oscar. Big deal. Did you know Lydia McRae won Best Student Director? McRae earned one of 41 Academy Awards given to members of the Oxford High School Drama Club last week. ‘We decided we were going to have our own Oscars,? explained Drama Club Adviser Debra Brown. ‘The […]
The battle was messy and sticky, but when all the jelly and cream filling was finally cleared away, one team claimed victory while their opponents suffered indigestion. Oxford’s hockey team took on the basketball team Saturday morning in a paczki eating contest sponsored by the local Meijer store. Five icers squared off individually against five […]
Who would have thought back when Amy Alder was a fresh-faced student at Oxford High School, she would one day be responsible for helping her local business community grow and prosper. The 30-year-old Oxford resident accepted an offer last week from the Chamber of Commerce to be the organization’s new executive director. Friday was her […]
There was a bit of excitement in downtown Oxford late Saturday afternoon when a car on M-24 burst into flames. According to Oxford First Assistant Fire Chief Pete Scholtz, the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am was heading south on M-24 when it stalled in front of Curves and Wilson & Associates Architects. When the driver attempted […]
Prom is probably the most magical and memorable time in a high school student’s career. It’s also one of the most expensive times as students buy dresses, rent tuxedoes, purchase tickets and rent limousines. And don’t forget those flowers. To help girls of modest means enjoy their prom experience like everyone else, the Oxford Public […]
A new sports bar and grill is one step closer to becoming a reality in downtown Oxford. The Oxford Village Council last week voted 4-0 to recommend the state issue a liquor license to Orion resident John Gjokaj, owner of the Centennial Commerce Center currently under construction. Gjokaj is planning to open 5,374-square-foot ‘casual dining […]
Oxford’s Downtown Development Authority was certified as an Accredited National Main Street Program for the second straight year last week. ‘It’s a big honor for you folks to do this two years in a row,? said Bob Donohue, of the Oakland County Planning and Economic Development Department ‘You’ve certainly earned it.? Donohue was on hand […]
Want to buy a used government office building? There’s one for sale at 18 W. Burdick Street. Last week, the Oxford Township Board voted 4-1 to put the vacant 2,500-square-foot township hall up for sale. For 60 days, the township will collect sealed bids for the property with the caveat that it ‘reserves the right […]
Every week residents can tune into Oxford Community Television (Channel 19) to hear all the news as reported in The Oxford Leader and various other publications. From government news and features to sports and Peeking in the Past, virtually everything that’s printed in the Leader ? with the exception of our brilliant opinion columns ? […]
By winning the district title last week, Oxford’s wrestlers got one step closer to their goal of competing in the state tournament. ‘We’re in the mix right now,? said Coach Scott Couch. Oxford won team districts last week by bearing Fenton 55-9 and Ortonville-Brandon 51-15. ‘If you’re wrestling strong it shows,? Couch said. The team’s […]