From The Leader Archives

10 years ago August 24, 1994 The death of LaVern (Stub) Robinson this week leaves the community without a favorite local historian, character and barber. 7-year-old Christopher Sawyer was playing Nintendo in his Leonard home when he heard his sister scream. He knew his sister was pregnant so he called 911. Baby Dijuan Diana was […]

Oxford football kicks off a ‘New? season

There is a sense of newness surrounding Oxford football this season. There is a new varsity quarterback, Billy Keenist, a new tailback, Sergio Schlak, and four new assistant coaches. The most visible new feature, however, is a new football stadium, which will be inaugurated in the team’s second game, on September 3, when Davison visits. […]

Wildcat runners ready to go the distance

Once again, the Wildcat runners are ready to go the distance. The Oxford Cross Country teams are ready to hit the road and compete for their eighth league championship this year. With more than 40 kids total this year, Coach Ray Sutherland is pretty confident he has the talent to maintain the top position. ‘Our […]

Basketball season full of new opportunities

A new gymnasium. A fresh, new team. A new season. A new chance. The Oxford Girls Varsity Basketball team is working hard to start their first season in their new high school off with a bang. The 14 member team is returning only six members (five seniors and one junior), but the ladies are confident […]

Oxford golfers have a season of growth

While most of the fall varsity teams are just getting started, the Oxford Varsity Golf team is well into it’s season. – and a rocky season at that. The 10 member varsity team has already completed two tournaments and two dual-meets since August 13. To date, the team stands 0-2 in duals and placed in […]

Oxford soccer hits the road to start off 2004 season

Things may be a bit topsy-turvy for the Oxford Wildcat Varsity Soccer Team – but don’t let a lopsided schedule of away and home games fool you, these guys are ready and roaring to go. With 11 returning players on a team of 16 (five seniors, five juniors and six sophomores), the Wildcat soccer team’s […]

New ‘teaching pastor? at Oakwood Community Church

There’s a bright new face at Oakwood Community Church. Pator Donald Holliday, 44, officially joined the church staff on August 15 as Oakwood Community Church’s Teaching Pastor. He will be working with Pastor Bob Service, who has ministered with the church for more than 30 years. ‘What excites me is seeing God touch lives and […]

Red Knapp’s coming to Clarkston area

Soon Clarkston area residents will know the delicious taste of a homemade ‘Nap Burger.? Red Knapp’s American Grill, a popular downtown Oxford eatery since January 1996, is coming to Independence Township. Brett Knapp, owner of Red Knapp’s, closed yesterday on the purchase of Duggan’s Irish Pub West located at 6722 Dixie Highway. Within the next […]

Welcome to the new teachers of Oxford Schools

Every school year brings with it new opportunities, new experiences and new friends – even for the teaching staff. This year, Oxford Schools is welcoming in a brand new collection of skilled teachers with a wide range of backgrounds and expertise. So sit back, relax and meet the new faces of Oxford Area Community Schools: […]

Steering questioned in M-15 deaths

Genesee County -Looking away from the road for a fraction of a second is a mistake any driver can make, says Genesee County Assistant Prosecutor Ron Higgerson. For Matthew Woods, 35, it may be considered one of the fatal errors that caused the concrete truck he was driving to collide with a van, killing three […]