Patrick LaFleur bound over for trial

Patrick Andrew LaFleur, the man accused of biting off an Oakland Township woman’s ear, will stand trial in Oakland County Circuit Court on felony charges. Reasonable evidence was presented by prosecutor Barb Morrison during a preliminary examination to bind the 31-year-old Oxford man, who was on the run for almost two years, over on charges […]

Library Friends to hold ‘Plant Exchange & Garden Workshop?

Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow?? If you ever wanted the inside scoop on how the famous nursery rhyme character created such magnificent greenery, then plan to attend the First Annual Plant Exchange and Garden Workshop from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 31 at the Addison Township Office Complex (1440 […]

Legion supports community

They all served their country in the Armed Forces. Some fought in wars. Others kept the peace. Now, these same individuals continue to serve their country by serving the communities of Oxford and Addison through American Legion Walter Fraser Post 108. Most people probably operate under the mistaken assumption that the only time Post 108 […]

Letter To The Editor

Dear Editor, Why do our police harass the youth of Oxford? I am a thirteen year old eighth grader and a few nights ago I was in downtown Oxford just associating with my peers not doing anything wrong, just talking, skating and hanging out. I was disgusted when Oxford Police rolled around back in their […]

Letter To The Editor

Dear Editor, Oxford residents have once again come through to help Veterans. We would like to thank everyone who donated to our poppy program, and the businesses that let us distribute poppies at their business. We would also like to thank the Village and the Township for permitting us to distribute poppies. Last but not […]

Letter To The Editor

Dear Editor, Dear C.J. Carnacchio, Thank you so much C.J. for the article in The Oxford Leader. It was so much more than I expected and so perfect. You always do excellent coverage. My husband Chuck and our children were so proud and thrilled with the rock and program. Everything was perfect, even the weather. […]

From the Oxford Leader Archives

10 years ago May 26, 1993 About 200 people wished Dr. Mark Orchard a happy life at his retirement dinner last week. He’s leaving the Superintendent’s post in Oxford and will teach at Spring Arbor College. As soon as Roger Knapp gets his resort license from the state of Michigan work will begin on opening […]

Softball team takes third in league; prepares for districts

The Lady Wildcats took to the diamond with a mission this past week – to take third place in the Flint Metro League. And with four wins and only two losses, the team was able to tie for the spot with Fenton. On May 16, the varsity softball players split against Fenton in a doubleheader. […]

A tough season completed

Oxford’s varsity soccer team ended a tough, injury ridden season on Tuesday at District competition against Brandon. The team’s final record is 0-19-1 overall and 0-12 in the Flint Metro League. On Tuesday, the Lady Wildcats loss to the Blackhawks 1-3. Oxford’s only goal was scored with 21 minutes on the clock in the second […]

OHS track teams sprint to the front of the pack

The Oxford varsity track team has ended the season with a bang – the girl’s team placed second in the Flint Metro League with a 4-1-1 record, while the boy’s took third with 4-2. Placing at the league meet for the girls were: High Jump – Jenelle Parker, fourth; Long Jump – Alicia Kramer, fifth; […]