Has all the major construction finally catapulted Oxford Middle School into the realm of the Twilight Zone where students teach and adults learn? Well, not quite. But eighth graders in Christie Watson’s first hour computer course are getting the unique opportunity of teaching area residents about technology through the Community Computer Lessons program. The Community […]
The Oxford High School Equestrian team had a successful finish to an award winning season – the riders came in fourth out of 19 teams at state competition. “It was highly competitive and the kids worked very hard to be in the top percentage,” said coach Dee Shepherd. “And I’m very proud of them all.” […]
The Oxford Men’s Cross Country Team completed their highly successful season a little differently than they hoped. The team came in fourth for Division Two regional competition with 108 points. The Wildcats were pushed out of state competition by Flint Powers, Fenton and Crosswell-Lexington. Oxford is proud to see runner Kenny White qualify for state […]
The Lady Cagers took a hard 65-46 loss to the Fenton on Oct. 23. Coach Becky Graves said Fenton “just shot really well.” Denise Spratley led the way for the Wildcats with eight points and the most rebounds. She was supported by Ally Zonsius and Megan Stumph who each had shot two 3-pointers. The Wildcats […]
Oxford Area Community Schools recently received a “clean” audit from Plante & Moran, PLLC, that made some recommendations and gave some commendations to the district. The audit covered the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2003. According to the report, Oxford Schools brought in a total of $32,333,076 in revenue, with 78 percent coming from […]
Warrant Officer 1 Jeffrey Leach recently traveled all the way from Fort Rucker, Alabama, to talk to fifth graders at Lakeville Elementary about being a helicopter pilot. “I think it was back in elementary school when I knew I wanted to fly,” he told the students. Leach is the boyfriend of Melissa Douglas, a first/second […]
A collision on M-24 slowed afternoon traffic almost to a stand still around 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The accident occurred when a Dryden man driving a Lake Orion Plumbing and Heating van rear-ended a 2002 white SUV Cadillac driven by a Birmingham man. Neither party was injured and the Dryden man was cited.
An unpleasant home chore turned into a treasure hunt when Oxford residents Dale and Suzanne Spiker found an original 1914 license plate in their front yard. The couple, who have lived in their home since the 1960s, was having local businessman Dan Ludwig dig up their front yard to repair a broken water main when […]
The Oxford Lady Cagers had an incredible evening on Tuesday against Brandon – making up for two losses the week before against Flushing and Linden. On Oct. 29, The Lady Cats lost to Flushing 59-37. Megan Stumph led Oxford in points with 13. Against Linden, Oxford didn’t fair much better, losing the game 55-35. Ally […]
Marco A. Paese, D.C., a 1989 Oxford High School graduate, is pictured presenting a $610 check to Oxford High School senior athletes Lindsey Tarrant and Jerry Wichman. Paese Chiropractic held a week-long fund-raiser where new patients could receive their initial examination, which normally costs around $160, for only a $20 donation to the Oxford High […]