Remembering Justin, Madisyn, Hana and Tate

Justin Shilling, 17, senior “Justin Charles who was so dear to our hearts was at the same time beloved of so many people in his school and his community,” his family said in a statement. “He was a Grandson, a brother, a cousin, a classmate, and without hesitation, a friend. The loss of Justin leaves […]

LOCS closes schools due to safety concerns in wake of OHS tragedy

Supt. Kirby details Lake Orion safety measures; counseling available for students By Megan Kelley Review Writer In the days following the tragic shooting at Oxford High School that resulted in the deaths of four students, Lake Orion Community Schools, like many other districts across the State of Michigan, have taken the time to regroup and […]

5 minutes

A poem by A. Glover    5 minutes In 5 minutes, our village lay shattered Gripped in misery, broken, and strained A high school reeling from the damage it sustained.   For 5 minutes, the despair was consuming Prayers took over, faith and hope remained Knowing the lives of children will forever be changed.   […]

Eat for the cause . . . Oxford Strong

Eat for the cause . . . Oxford Strong

From the left, Ken Grant, Scott Taylor and daughter Evelyn Taylor were getting the dough ready at 8 a.m. this morning.   A couple of area eateries have reached out to us that I wanted to share. These two businesses don’t want fame or slaps on the backs . .. they just want to help. […]

Suspect identified, arrigned on murder and terrorism

By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The suspect in the Nov. 30 mass shooting at Oxford High School was identified, charged and arigned on multiple counts of first-degree murder and other crimes on the afternoon of Dec. 1. Identified by Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald, 15 year-old Ethan Crumbley is charged with one count of […]

Christmas events replaced with Friday night vigil

By James Hanlom Leader Staff Writer Out of respect for the recent tragedy, both the Soup and Sweet Stroll and the Annual Christmas Parade this weekend have been canceled. Instead, the Oxford Downtown Development Authority and The Oxford Chamber of Commerce are planning a prayer vigil Friday night for those who perished, or were harmed, […]

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