‘A disease that takes too much and too many from us.? That’s how Judy Royster described cancer during the Oxford Relay for Life’s Kickoff event held Tuesday night at the Oxford United Methodist Church. Royster, who lost her father, Ken Acheson, to kidney cancer after a 2?-year battle, is chairing this year’s 24-hour relay scheduled […]
Looking for a fun, family-oriented St. Patrick’s Day event that doesn’t involve swilling green beer or being ticketed by police for disorderly conduct, then head to downtown Oxford’s Centennial Park Saturday, March 14 for the annual stew stroll and treasure hunt from 2-4 p.m. Sponsored by the Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce, Oxford Bank and […]
When it comes to shooting hoops, Oxford resident Jordan Williams can make the net sing with swish after swish. ‘He’s a gamer,? said Mike Neff, coach of the Oxford Wildcats sixth-grade basketball team, on which Williams is a player. ‘If somebody has a hand in his face, he’ll make the shot.? That’s why it’s no […]
Students at Oxford High School are wrapping each other up in tape like Egyptian mummies and art teacher Michele Whalen couldn’t be more pleased. Don’t worry, she’s not crazy and the students aren’t out of control. It’s just an art project. Art students have been learning how to make body castings using plain old clear […]
Given the current emphasis on learning foreign languages in the school district, it seems only natural that a group of bright Oxford Elementary students decided to finally break the species barrier and learn how to communicate like guinea pigs. But fear not, there’s no classroom full of wood chips or a furry little teacher on […]
Please forgive Oxford High School’s talented bands if they want to toot their own horns this week. They’ve earned some bragging rights. The symphonic, concert and varsity bands all scored 1’s at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association district festival held at OHS March 6-7. Ensembles are rated on a scale from 1 to […]
Outside the Addison Township meeting room Monday night, there were tears, hugs and well wishes as Fire Chief George Spencer quietly said good-bye to a few people. Following a closed session meeting of the township board that lasted one hour and 13 minutes, officials voted 6-0 to approve Spencer’s letter of resignation, effective March 2. […]
From cash and bonds to family heirlooms and jewelry, there are plenty of valuable items stored at Oxford Bank. But the most rare and irreplaceable thing located at the 60 S. Washington St. branch these days is a collection of art produced by Oxford students in grades K-12. Hanging on the walls behind the teller’s […]
Gary Williams was just looking for a little relaxation Feb. 22 when he stopped by American Legion Post 108 in Oxford. The 47-year-old Lapeer resident had no idea he’d end up giving a woman in distress mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and saving her life. ‘It’s not something you look forward to, but you do what you can,? […]
Having to pay more taxes on property that’s worth less doesn’t exactly thrill Oxford resident Alice Rice. ‘When times are tough, that’s not the time to put more burden on people,? said the 1962 Oxford High graduate. ‘It’s hitting me pretty hard.? Although the assessed value on Rice’s home on Thomas Road dropped by $18,980 […]