Charity Plue got to shake the hand of Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard because she took a bite out of crime. Plue and dozens of other citizens from across the county received Civilian Citations Friday for helping out. The Oxford resident can remember the event which led to the award. ‘It was just a casual […]
Oxford High School students stood up one by one and looked across the room or across the table as they described their heroes on Monday. The students had worked on the Hero Honoree Celebration all trimester after they had learned about heroes in literature and the concepts used to define a hero in Crystal Corbett’s […]
Dianna Zink will change positions at the beginning of the next school year when she takes the helm as Leonard Elementary School’s new principal. ‘It is just delightful,? said Zink on her first impression of her new home. ‘You walk in and it is such a warm environment. You can feel the energy of the […]
Going into hour seven, Martha Tuski’s energy was still going strong since she started watching the Oxford track teams take on 14 teams in the MHSAA Regional Meet at Holly High School last Friday. After watching her daughter, Katie, compete, Martha shared why she loved Oxford. ‘My favorite thing about Oxford, for me so far […]
Battling the rain and the wind was nothing compared to the 14 teams Oxford found themselves against on Friday. They traveled to Holly High School to compete in the MHSAA Regionals for the top spots to continue on to states. Kate Wolanin, Shannon Seeley, Megan Seeley and Hannah George will be heading to states after […]
As a patron of the 24th Street Sports Tavern in downtown Oxford made his way to his vehicle May 5 he was approached by two males who allegedly demanded he give them his money. Instead of complying, the bar patron ran and told the men he was going to call the police. The suspects got […]
Every month, School Superintendent Dr. William Skilling sits down with other community leaders to talk about Oxford. During their talks they come up with ideas for the community and what action to take to improve. A community-wide open house set for Sunday, May 17 from 1-4 p.m. was one of the ideas they had. ‘The […]
By Wendi Reardon Leader Staff Writer Every morning Daniel Axford Elementary Principal Lydia Engel begins the day visiting every classroom and says hi to all of the students and teachers. She will make her last walk when the kids finish the school year on June 11 and will begin her retirement June 19. She will […]
Leonard Elementary School parents waited through the school board meeting on May 11 to share their opinions and concerns about their principal Joyce Brasington leaving to go to Daniel Axford Elementary in the fall. They began with the moment they stepped inside Leonard and felt it was a different atmosphere because of the staff and […]
Growing up in Oxford has made Kayle Parker appreciate the little things, like enjoying time to read a book and spending time with friends. ‘I like the small-town feel,? said the Oxford High School 2008 graduate. ‘I like the downtown atmosphere during the holidays.? She also likes the close proximity of the businesses in downtown. […]