To have a ‘perfect game? in any sport is nearly impossible and bowling is certainly no exception. So, when varsity Wildcat bowler MacKenzie Janssen threw the final strike in the 10th frame making her score a perfect 300 for the first-time ever at the Romeo Team Tournament on Jan. 3, she was ecstatic. ‘It was […]
Library hosting community conversation Join the Center for Michigan for an opportunity to be heard by your state representatives regarding matters that affect the future of Michigan. The Center for Michigan works to call forth citizen views through interactive, small-group community conversations. Come to the Oxford Public Library on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. […]
Brandon Twp.-About eight years ago Subway Restaurant first came to town near Glass Road and M-15. Today after thousands of ‘made while you watched submarine sandwiches,? the local eatery outgrew its old digs, packed up the bread ovens, all the fresh sub toppings and set up shop just across the street. The new 1,800 square […]
Follicly speaking, there’s plenty of hair to be cut in Goodrich. With that in mind, Christle VanKuren entered the ever-exciting world of owning/operating her first business, Get A Haircut Men’s Shop. Her sign hangs up at 10229 Hegel Road in downtown — right next door to a community barbershop tradition, Ken’s. ‘We have a different […]
An overview of everything Oxford Community Television (OCTV) does and how it serves residents was given during a fireside chat held Friday afternoon at the Oxford Public Library. Station Manager Bill Service and Production Manager Teri Stiles led the discussion. ‘We’re celebrating our 30th year this year and people in this community still don’t know […]
After months of waiting, M-STEP (Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress) scores from the 2014-15 school year finally arrived right before Christmas break, according to Chief Academic Officer Ken Weaver, who presented the results at the Jan. 6 Oxford School Board meeting. ‘As you can see, the state’s plan to get scores to us quicker […]
The Clarkston Equestrian Team has set their sights high after finishing fourth in the 2009 state meet, a mere 20 points out of first place. The riders plan to win the state championship this year. The coaches anticipate another run at the state title with fourteen returning riders and a number of promising incoming freshmen. […]
Kids hit the pool at Deer Lake Athletic Club, March 27, to hunt Easter Eggs. The search was wetter than normal, but everyone had a good time. ‘We’ve done this a number of years ? it’s a little fun to start the season,? said Forrest Milzow, owner.
Last week’s Oxford Village Planning Commission meeting was not a good one for the father-son development team of Chuck and Craig Schneider. First, there was a significant amount of criticism for the Schneiders? proposed 76-unit multiple-family development at 98 S. Glaspie St. (see story on Page 1). That was followed by commissioners 6-0 vote to […]
Oxford Lions Club helps 45 families in need with baskets The Oxford Lions Club would like to thank all of the people who helped make our annual Christmas Baskets Project a great success. The club could not complete this project without the help of the Oxford Leader, Meijers of Oxford, Oakland Press, Oxford Middle School […]