It’s berry time, baby!
Despite the sweltering heat and soaking rain, folks of all ages still had plenty of fun Saturday at the 63rd annual Strawberry Festival in the Village of Leonard.
Local artist proposes Lone Ranger sculpture
It’s something that’s been discussed and planned for decades, but never come to fruition as interest has ebbed and flowed. Now, it appears the idea of creating a public monument celebrating Oxford’s historical connection to the Lone Ranger character could finally become a reality. Local artist Laura Gabriel, a 1980 Oxford High School graduate, submitted […]
Community reflects on Helen Smith’s impact
Leader Editor Helen Smith is gone, but the longtime Oxford resident will certainly never be forgotten judging by the people that knew and loved this iconic local figure. ‘I don’t see anybody else taking her place,? said Oxford resident Mickey Hiatt, a longtime friend. ‘There’s not another woman like her. I’ve never met anybody like […]
OHS grad recounts experiences in China
Four years of teaching in China has given Jerry Wichman a lot of valuable insight into cultural differences, education and the international relationship with Oxford Schools. ‘I think I grew a lot as a person and as a teacher,? said the 2004 Oxford High School graduate. ‘In hindsight, it was awesome. It was life-changing.? Wichman […]
28 and done for Schuler
Twenty-eight years of experience left the Oxford Fire Department last week when Randy Schuler retired. ‘I hung it up,? said the 1984 Oxford High School graduate. Schuler had been a paid-on-call firefighter and emergency medical technician since 1987. Over the years, he worked his way up the ladder to become a lieutenant. ‘I love to […]
VFW commander named Michigan Veteran of the Year
Vietnam veteran Jim Hubbard has earned many honors throughout his life in both war and peacetime. Today, he will add one more to his wall. The commander of the Oxford-based North Oakland Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 334 has been named the Michigan Veteran of the Year 2015. ‘It means a lot to me,? […]
Rotarians hosting monthly mixers
Want to learn more about the Rotary Club of Oxford and all the good things it does to improve both the community and the world? Then attend one of the club’s new evening mixers. These informal, social gatherings are happening on the first Tuesday of the month at various locations. The next one will take […]
We’ve lost our Helen
Helen Smith wouldn’t want words like icon and legend used to describe her, but she most definitely was both of those things in Oxford. Helen Smith wouldn’t want folks making any sort of a big fuss over her, but the community is going to. Helen Smith wouldn’t want Oxford to be sad, but it is. […]
It’s not just big, it’s super!
You hold in your hands a piece of history, something that’s sure to become a collectible. It’s not just your average, mild-mannered copy of the Oxford Leader. No, sir. This is the first-ever Super Oxford Leader. Exactly what’s so ‘super? about it? Good question, Jimmy. This edition is a combination of the Oxford Leader, a […]
Twp. moving forward with $1.6M water main extension
Oxford Township officials are moving forward with plans to connect the Lake Villa Manufactured Home Community along Lakeville Rd. to the municipal water system. Last week, the township board voted 4-3 to fund the project by using $600,000 from the water fund and borrowing $1 million from the sewer fund for a period of 10 […]