DNR says no new ordinances needed for Stringy Lakes

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has decided that no new ordinances are needed for the regulation of boating on Tan Lake, Long Lake, Clear Lake, Cedar Lake and Squaw Lake, more commonly known as the “Stringy Lakes” in Oxford Township. After a public hearing on Sept. 16 and the investigation of area safety […]

Local high school band competes at Clutch Cargos

A local high school rock band has begun the long and arduous journey on the path to stardom – well, maybe not stardom yet, but at least to Clutch Cargos where they performed in a Battle of the Bands on Nov. 23 in front of more than 600 people. False Start – featuring Phillip Popp, […]

Becoming a mountain man

If 2002 Oxford High School graduate Kai Schmidt could turn back time and hike over 100 miles in 28 days all over again, what would he do differently? Weight lift, weight lift, weight lift. “My pack weighed about 74 pounds when we left to begin hiking and about 13 pounds of that was food,” said […]

Women’s health main focus of new doctor’s office

Women in Oxford now have a new choice for their personal health care through Drs. Donald Bradley, M.D., FACOG, PLLC, and Tammy Birbeck, D.O. Bradley and Birbeck have opened Women’s Spectrum Health right in downtown Oxford to assist area women of all ages with a full range of services including obstetrics and gynecology. “We are […]

Oxford volleyball ready to hit the court with new coach

There’s a new face hanging out with the Oxford Varsity Volleyball team this season: new Head Coach Kristi McDevitt. McDevitt, who coached the Oxford JV Volleyball team last season, stepped in to replace coach Lori Campbell, who has been coaching for more than 20 years and decided to retire after last season. “I’m excited to […]

Varsity basketball team back and ready for new season

Despite a rough and rocky 2002-2003 season, the Oxford Boys Varsity Basketball team is back and ready to go for a new year. Head coach Steve Laidlaw, who unlike last year is enjoying more than three weeks notice to prepare for his second season, is holding some high expectations for the cagers. “I think we […]

Grapplers expected to be their best by season’s end

Head coach Paul McDevitt doesn’t expect an easy season for the Wildcat grapplers, who took Districts last year and were Regional qualifiers – but does expect them to be the best they can by the end. “It’s like I keep saying time after time, we need to consistently improve,” McDevitt tells his team. “We have […]

Is there snow yet? Oxford-Brandon skiers ready for season start

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow… Members of the Oxford-Brandon ski team are patiently counting the days until the 2004 competition season begins on January 8 again Flint Powers. “We should have a very good season this year,” said coach Ed Haley. “My girl’s team is very strong and the boys are […]

Oxford Competitive Cheer to host tournament for first time

The Oxford Varsity Competitive Cheer team is ready to take things up a notch this season – which includes hosting for the first time a Competitive Cheer Coaches Association’s Tournament. The event is set for this Saturday, Dec. 13, with Round 1 beginning at 10 a.m. “This is our first time doing this so I’m […]

Photographer’s work becomes commemorative stamp

Philip Handleman recently had a very personal goal fulfilled – his photograph of the U.S. Air Force Academy’s famed Cadet Chapel was selected for a commemorative stamp by the U.S. Postal Service. “I am honored beyond measure to have this image selected,” said Handleman, an avid airman and owner of the 160-acre Sky Ranch located […]

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