If Oxford resident Jim Tichenor hadn’t made an effort to ask questions and get involved in someone else’s life, then a local senior citizen would still be living without electricity or heat. ‘I think the thing that is really missing in relationships with seniors is that we don’t reach out and find out what they’re […]
I find the Oxford school district’s plan to embrace all things Chinese from language and culture to history and etiquette both interesting and troubling. I have nothing against our students learning about China, its unique language and ancient origins. Curiosity about Asia’s great power didn’t end with the great explorer Marco Polo. Our students? knowledge […]
If you ever wonder where the future cast of Saturday Night Live is going to come from, look no further than Oxford High School. Last week, the OHS Drama Club’s Competitive Improv Team held a hilarious event to raise money for brain cancer research in honor of Chelsea Landry’s dad, Luke, who passed away in […]
It isn’t easy being the spouse, child, parent or sibling of a soldier on active duty, especially during times of war. That’s why the Operation Military Kids Club hosted an appreciation night Friday at Oxford Middle School for local military families. ‘The purpose is to bring together military families from Oxford and Lake Orion,? said […]
After losing seven starters and graduating its entire outfield, the Oxford Varsity baseball squad has got a tough road ahead this season, but Coach Kurt Nuss is confident his players will rise to the occasion. ‘My guess is we’re probably going to have some adventures early and then by the end of the year, we’ll […]
If all goes well, the Oxford Varsity girls softball team hopes to finish in the top three of the Flint Metro League and win districts. ‘I find those to be realistic goals,? said Coach Sue Roeher. ‘We’re very capable of doing that barring any major injuries.? Looking over this year’s 11-member squad, Roeher said, ‘I […]
The amount was small, but a trust was violated when a North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) driver allegedly stole some donations given by riders. A 29-year-old Orion Township woman who drives for NOTA was charged with embezzlement under $200, a misdemeanor, after she admitted to stealing about $30 from a donation box over a three-month […]
Nothing pleases me more than when an arrogant politician is finally revealed for what he or she truly is. The only thing that makes it sweeter is when it’s someone I’ve locked horns with in print, someone who viewed him or herself as untouchable. For this reason, April 2 was one of the happiest days […]
Labor contracts for Oxford Village’s two groups of union employees met with mixed fates at Tuesday night’s council meeting following a two-hour closed session. Council voted 5-0 to approve a five-year labor agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, which represents the Department of Public Works? five full-time employees. However, a […]
Vera Shagena experienced two once-in-a-lifetime events on Sunday, March 23. Not only did the long-time Oxford resident celebrate her 89th birthday, she did it on an Easter Sunday that’s extremely rare in terms of its position on the calender. ‘I can’t ever remember my birthday being on Easter,? Shagena said. There’s a very good reason […]