Would it surprise you to learn the vast majority of autographs on the market from baseball’s early legends are fakes? It doesn’t surprise Oxford resident Ron Keurajian, but then again he’s an expert in this field. ‘There’s a lot of forgeries out there, especially with the vintage material,? he said. ‘Ninety percent of the Ty […]
OHS senior Zach Line and freshman Matt Frisch did well at the state wrestling championships held at the Palace of Auburn Hills last week. Both grapplers earned All-State status. Line placed third in the 215-pound weight class while Frisch placed seventh at 112 pounds. ‘If you place in the top eight, you’re considered All-State,? explained […]
An Addison mom whose son will soon leave to fight in Iraq wishes to start a local chapter of an organization that offers support for both military parents at home and troops overseas. ‘We’re hoping everyone will want to take part and be involved,? said Mary Loveless, mother of U.S. Army PFC Christopher Loveless, who […]
An Oxford Village Councilman allegedly involved in a fight at a downtown bar will have to face his day in court. Michael Glenn Hamilton, elected to council in September 2007, was cited March 13 by the village police for disorderly conduct stemming from an altercation that occurred at The Oxford Tap (36 S. Washington St.) […]
Gerald ‘Bud? Laidlaw spent the majority of his life helping Oxford’s youth any way he could from coaching to fund-raising to tutoring them in reading. ‘I don’t know if there’s any more diligent supporter of the Oxford Area Community Schools and of the community itself than Bud Laidlaw,? said former Superintendent Dr. Mark Orchard. ‘That’s […]
It sounds shocking, but right now every single student attending Oxford Area Community Schools is in danger of not being able to handle the rigors of higher education or compete for employment opportunities in a global market. ‘We need to get serious and come to the understanding that all students are at risk in our […]
Congratulations to the winners of The Oxford Leader/Oxford 7 Oscar contest. Nancy Steffes, of Oxford, won first place and received 52 pairs of free movie passes. Earning second place was Oxford resident Donna McLean, who secured 52 free movie passes. Colin Profant, of Leonard, came in third and walked away with 26 free movie passes.
Being a leap year baby has its advantages. Because your actual birth date only comes around once every four years, you can honestly claim to be a quarter of your real age. ‘I’m only 16,? joked Oxford resident Pat Cochran, who was born Feb. 29, 1944. ‘My husband has a young wife.? And if you’re […]
Poker rooms are not permitted in downtown Oxford’s C-1 Central Business District. By a 5-0 vote Monday night, the village Zoning Board of Appeals determined that the nature and use of the Texas Hold’em poker room proposed by Oxford resident Rick Lovely does not meet the intent of the C-1 ordinance. ‘To me, I’m seeing […]
Some historic Oxford High School class photos were restored to their former glory thanks to Johnston Photography. ‘I’m always for helping the community,? said Dorothy Johnston, who owns the 8 N. Washington St. studio. A total of 45 class composites featuring graduating classes from 1893 through 1958 will soon be ready for display at the […]