Every student who loves to write dreams of being a published author some day. Now, first-graders at Clear Lake Elementary will be able to see their name, and stories, in print. Next week’s edition of the Leader will feature a special section titled Small Moments, which was written by the Clear Lake students as part […]
According to the American Diabetes Association website, one in every 400 children suffers from diabetes. But now, two Oxford students with diabetes will have the chance to learn more about their disease and how to stay healthy, thanks to the Oxford High School Competitive Improv Team. Lakeville Elementary students Brendan Shea, 7, and Autumn Desmarais, […]
On April 21, long-time Oxford resident Margaret Stoddard was honored at the 75th anniversary of the Avery Hopwood Award at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor for being the oldest living winner of the award. Stoddard, 95, joined hundreds of U-M grads who’ve won the prestigious writing award since it was established in 1931. […]
The Oxford Varsity girls soccer team ended their winning streak on Friday with a 2-0 loss against Romeo. Although the team finished the first half without letting the other team score, the second half fell victim to good defense. ‘Oxford had numerous chances but couldn’t convert,? coach John Thaler said. ‘Oxford was missing some key […]
The Oxford varsity boys track team’s win against Brandon last Tuesday night may be the start of a winning streak. The boys defeated Brandon 78-60, taking first place in almost all of the track and field events. On track, senior Todd Davidson placed first in the 800-meter, 1600-meter and 3200-meter run and in the 3200-meter […]
Last Wednesday, students at Lakeville Elementary learned how to prevent bullying from the musical group The Smudge Fundaes. Led by Canadian residents Sandie Thomson and Suzanne Nicks, The Smudge Fundaes used fun songs and skits to teach the children about friendship skills, strategies against bullying and how to build relationships. At the end of the […]
After deciding to charge residents a $25 fee for participating in the Saturday, May 13 Spring Clean Up, the Addison Township Board rescinded its original motion and waived the fee at a special meeting Tuesday night. Trustee Ed Brakefield made the unanimously approved motion to ‘rescind the first motion that we made charging the $25 […]
Congratulations to Oxford High School’s DECA students who participated in the 60th Annual International Career Development Conference in Dallas, Texas from April 29 through May 2. OHS sent 28 marketing students to represent Michigan, and five groups placed in the top 16 with one in the top 10. DECA stands for Distributive Education Clubs of […]
When Cathy Sherman Bittrick entered Crossroads for Youth (then Camp Oakland Youth Programs) more than 40 years ago, who was to know she’d become the success story that she is today? The young girl once seeking relief from a physically and emotionally abusive home spent years climbing the ladder to the top and is now […]
After greeting children with a warm smile every morning for the last 33? years, bus driver Robin Wood retired from the Oxford School District last Tuesday. The long-time bus driver said she never thought she’d make it this long at one job. ‘I thought I was just going to be here five years and it […]