Vandalism strikes twp. park

One or more unknown vandals last week destroyed and stole tee markers valued at $875 from the disc golf course at Seymour Lake Township Park. According to Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Director Ron Davis, the vandals smashed five of the concrete tee markers into pieces and stole two either last Tuesday or Wednesday. The […]

OHS play April 3-5

Oxford High School students will be putting on the play “Taming the Wild Wild West in a Dress!” at 7 p.m. on April 3, 4 and 5. The play is about an easygoing, five-member acting troupe that strolls into the quiet town of Lady Luck, Nevada believing they’ve inherited the local saloon. The uproar begins […]

Parents still unhappy with school redistricting proposal

Many parents in the Lakeville Elementary district are still unhappy with a revised redistricting proposal presented by the Oxford Schools area attendance adjustment committee to the school board on Tuesday night. “I don’t understand the hesitance of having someone else look at this,” said committee member and affected Lake Villa resident Stephanie Fox Kroell. “We […]

African Violet Show this weekend at Oxford Library

African Violet Show This weekend Oakland County can enjoy a very special, unique treat at the Oxford Library ? free. The Town & Country African Violet Club will stage a spectacular show of African Violets and Gesneriads. Hours are: Saturday, March 29th from 11:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 30thth from 1:00 to 4:00 […]

From The Oxford Leader archives

10 years ago March 24, 1993 Oxford Village has hired a search firm to find a new village manager. James A. “Jim” Sherman was named publisher of Sherman Publications, Inc. The son of James and Hazel Sherman, owners of SPI, he has owned the “Davison (MI) Index” since 1978. Governor Engler named Dr. Theodore B. […]

Oxford runners ready to lead the pack

Sitting with the girls first in the Flint Metro League and the boys second is just not good enough for Oxford varsity track coach Ben Kaszeta – he wants both teams to improve their 5-1. “Our goals this year are to improve, get even better league standings with both the boys and girls at the […]

Wildcat soccer team is ready to ‘kick it? on the field

With eight returning players and eight new members, the Oxford varsity soccer team is working hard to become one fighting unit. “I need to get them to gel as a team,” explained coach Val Cerato. “We have about six different club team’s represented – each with their own techniques and training – and we have […]

Lady Cats looking for repeat as district champs

A slew of experience in combination with a 60-20 record helps this year look brighter than ever for Oxford’s varsity softball team. Top that with head coach Sue Roeher and team captains Andrea Olesky and Elise Rendell providing leadership, and the girls are primed and ready to succeed. “We have two goals for this year,” […]

Lady golfers hope to hit hole-in-one for the season

Five year’s into a varsity program and the Oxford golf team is ready to take control and climb to the top of the Flint Metro League. “We have some experience this year,” said coach Terry Kelly. “We’re really shooting for next year, but this should be a watershed experience for the team. Hopefully we’ll do […]

Oxford Schools

NOTICE NOMINATING PETITIONS TO: Electors of the Oxford Area Community Schools The Annual School Election will be held on June 9, 2003. Two (2) trustees will be elected. One (1) position will be for a two-year term and one (1) position will be for a four-year term on the Board of Education of the Oxford […]