An Addison Township family has been devastated by the loss of two loved ones in a sudden house explosion that happened shortly before 6:30 p.m., Monday night, on Haven Rd. just north of Leonard Rd. Longtime Addison Township resident Mike Rivest and his 20-month-old son became trapped in their burning home after a large explosion […]
In an age plagued by fear, suspicion and potential lawsuits, there still exists a glimmer of hope in those willing to throw everything aside and help someone in need. Two local residents were recently nominated for special awards through the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department because of their heroic actions in saving the life of an […]
Oxford High School hosted yet another successful wrestling invitational on Sat., Jan. 3 – and the grapplers once again proved they have the right stuff by taking the top position at the ten team tournament. The Wildcats took first with 160.5 points. Armada came in second with 139.5, Imlay City third with 98, Swartz Creek […]
Leader Staff Writer The Oxford varsity volleyball team had their first Flint Metro League victory on Jan. 5 against the Brandon Blackhawks 15-2 and 15-8. Senior Brandi Parker led the way with 10 assists, three kills, six service points and two aces. Lindsey Tarrant followed close behind with 10 service points, one ace, 16 digs […]
The Wildcat cagers started off the after-break season with a tight 60-56 loss to Rochester Stoney Creek on Tuesday night. Oxford opened the match up strong leading Stoney Creek in the first period, but the momentum did not last. The Wildcats lost their lead during a bad string in the second. “We just had a […]
After almost a year of negotiations, the Oxford Area Community Schools Board of Education voted 5-1 at the Jan. 13 regular board meeting to approve new one-year contracts for the district’s four central office administrators that included total pay increases ranging from 8.63 percent to 11.48 percent. “The good things that happen in our district […]
Fire investigators with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department have confirmed that the propane heating system of the Rivest home, located on Haven Rd., was the cause of an explosion that took the lives of an Addison resident Mike Rivest, 43, and his 20-month-old son Gage; however, authorities were unclear as to why the system exploded. […]
Did you know that soil is a natural insulator? Or that sunlight can be used to heat a room? How about using a bin full of rocks to heat a home? Thanks to Upland Hills Ecological Center, located in Addison Township on Indian Lake Rd., area residents can learn about these unique alternative energy sources […]
The Oxford varsity wrestlers have had a great five-match winning streak over the past week putting their record at 11-6 overall. On Jan. 7, the grapplers faced off at home against New Lothrop and Grand Blanc. The Wildcats lost to Lothrop, the Division 4 defending state champions, 26-41. Winning for Oxford were Ron Mantel, 125; […]
The Bronchos may have come out bucking for a 15-9 win in the first round on Monday, but the Wildcats bit back to win the night 15-13 and 15-6. After a difficult first round, Coach Kristi McDevitt said the varsity volleyball team just needed to slow things down, regroup, take a breather and then get […]