Leonard Elementary’s PTO is to be commended for helping the school’s K-5 student population reach new heights ? literally. Through its nonstop fund-raising efforts ? ranging from weekly exercise classes to the annual spring fair ? the group was able to generate the $3,500 necessary to purchase a rock climbing wall for Leonard’s gymnasium. ‘The […]
Singing, dancing, karate, gymnastics ? is there anything those amazing students at Oxford Elementary School can’t do? Apparently not. A total of 21 entertaining acts comprised of 27 young performers took to the Oxford High School Fine Arts Center stage Friday night to showcase their abilities as part of the annual OES Talent Show, presented […]
Two major battles were fought in Oxford last week. No one got hurt, and everyone learned something. A total of 80 fourth-graders (15 teams) and 44 sixth-graders (nine teams) tested their comprehension skills and memories as they went brain-to-brain in the annual Battle of the Books, sponsored by the Oxford Public Library. The competition consisted […]
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department’s Cold Case Unit consists of seven members including retired sheriff’s investigators, retired officers from other police agencies and a retired prosecutor. ‘It’s filled with a bunch of people that have a great deal of experience with investigations, specifically homicides,? said Sheriff Michael Bouchard. ‘One of their tasks is to go […]
It’s like Miss America ? only with dudes. Congratulations to Oxford High School senior Ben Magdaleno who was crowned ‘Mr. Oxford 2012? Monday night at the Fine Arts Center. Eight of the manliest men OHS could muster competed in the pageant held as a fund-raiser for this year’s prom. Contestants included seniors Jacob Brubaker, Colin […]
A prime piece of Oxford real estate has an experienced new owner who’s on the hunt for retail tenants to expand the area’s shopping opportunities. The Birmingham-based Center Management recently purchased the 11.47-acre retail development known as The Promenade at Waterstone, located on the east side of M-24, between the Meijer property and E. Market […]
A prime piece of Oxford real estate has an experienced new owner who’s on the hunt for retail tenants to expand the area’s shopping opportunities. The Birmingham-based Center Management recently purchased the 11.47-acre retail development known as The Promenade at Waterstone, located on the east side of M-24, between the Meijer property and E. Market […]
Adjusting to civilian life can be extremely difficult for some U.S. military personnel, especially those returning from war zones like Afghanistan and Iraq. Fortunately, there are veterans who care like Kate Logan and Jerred Pender, who helped found a chapter of Student Veterans of America (SVA) at Oakland Community College (OCC). About three months ago, […]
Emotions ran high and tempers flared as Oxford Lakes residents jam-packed last week’s village planning commission meeting to express their fervent opposition to the proposed rezoning of approximately 12 acres that abuts their subdivision from single family homes to multiple family dwellings. ‘I’m telling you right now, if this continues, I will walk out of […]
He didn’t bring home a championship from the 2012 Michigan Golden Gloves Tournament, but Zack Hadorn most definitely established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the ring. ‘He’s a human bulldozer. He truly is,? said Jamey Siterlet, who coaches Zack along with Shane Blower and Cliff Cummings. ‘There’s nothing he can’t do.? […]