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Everybody's not a hero

It bugs me the way society just casually throws around the word 'hero.' It seems like everybody's a hero these days. You went to work today – you're a hero! You drove the kids to school – you're a hero! You threw your trash in the garbage can, instead of on the ground – you're a hero! You did all of the above yet no one noticed or applauded you for your efforts – you're an unsung hero! Being a hero used to mean doing something extraordinary....more >>

Opinions

Goodrich's Wheelock-Watkins drain

I have been reading for a long time about Goodrich's Wheelock-Watkins Drain and its flooding. This was an agricultural drain built 115 years ago and was not intended to handle what it is right now....more >>

Guest Column:By Dan Shriner

Lynch offers kindness in face of tragedy

This is a story about the saddest event that a parent can ever experience. It also is a story that will reinforce the fact that there are wonderful and compassionate people in our community....more >>

Letter to the Editor: New streetscape 'a huge waste of money'

I just finished reading the latest edition of The Oxford Leader. The continued discussion about making our town more attractive to foot traffic and shoppers with a new streetscape has me very frustrated....more >>

Letter to the Editor: A mom's pride in her son

As I was looking through the Oxford Leader last week, I saw and read the Academic Achiever spot as I always do. I enjoy reading this part of the paper, especially this year because my son is also a senior, therefore I know a lot of these gifted young people....more >>

Letter to the Editor: Kudos to schools, C.J.

Congratulations to Superintendent Dr. William Skilling and the Oxford school board for arming the school security personnel. I wholeheartedly approve – to not arm them would be foolish....more >>

Phil in the Blank A column by Phil Custodio

New to news

The time had arrived at last. I always knew it was possible, and now it had. I was on the other side of the notepad. Tables were turned. The shoe was on the other foot, or feet. I was faced by a panel of journalists with a list of questions....more >>

Letter to the Editor

Senior center thanks community for holiday meals

Dear Editor, Special thank you's go out to Deer Lake Athletic Club, Autumn Ridge Assisted Living, and the Woodshop for making holiday meals for our homebound Meals on Wheels clients....more >>

Spiritual Matters

Religions teach us to create a compassionate world

Some days are more eventful than others. The other morning, after a significant snowfall, as I was driving into town I came upon the scene of an auto accident. I didn't understand what had happened at first and I still don't know the whole story....more >>
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Born May 20th
1768: Dolley Madison, first lady of President James Madison.
1799: Honore de Balzac, French novelist (The Human Comedy, Lost Illusions).
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in history
1942: Japan completes the conquest of Burma.
1951: During the Korean War, U.S. Air Force Captain James Jabara becomes the first jet air ace in history.
1961: A white mob attacks civil rights activists in Montgomery, Alabama.
1969: In South Vietnam, troops of the 101st Airborne Division reach the top of Hill 937 after nine days of fighting entrenched North Vietnamese forces.
1970: 100,000 people march in New York, supporting U.S. policies in Vietnam.