A group of 15 Oxford High School students took first place in the Flint Metro League Math/Science Competition on March 18 at Holly High School. Started in 1983, the competition tests students on individual and team levels in 12 different subject areas and three lab environments. The purpose of the event is to give students […]
Mabel L. Graves, of Lake Orion and Oxford, passed away on March 26, 2003. At 108 years old, she was the oldest person in Oakland County. Graves, or Nonie as her family called her, was born on March 15, 1895 in Lake Orion. While working as a telephone operator, she was introduced to Floyd Graves. […]
Local businessman is recognized in Washington DC for “Businessman of the Year.” The National Republican Congressional Committee awarded Oxford’s life long resident, Wes Brooks of New Style Construction with the honors of 2003 Michigan Businessman of the Year. Wes was presented his award in our Nations Capitol at a Washington DC convention center just a […]
The Addison Township Board has unanimously approved a general appropriations resolution for 2003 with a general fund budget of $1,452,050. This year’s resolution set the township millage rate at 1.1688 mills, down from 1.184 mills last year, for operations. The library millage was set at 0.6218 mills. The fire department millages increased from 1.4435 to […]
With the Oxford Schools Board of Education preparing to receive the formal area attendance adjustment recommendation during the regular meeting April 8, a few Lakeville Elementary parents are preparing their children to attend Leonard instead. “I’ve talked with my children about it and taken them for a visit,” said Lake Villa resident Jim Moore, who […]
Editor’s Note: The name of the victim has been deleted from this letter. This letter was addressed to reporter Jenny Matteson. Mr. LaFleur is referencing a March 19 article Matteson wrote about his capture in Texas after being a fugitive for almost two years. Dear Editor, I’m sure if you’re astute you already know who […]
Just in case any local government officials were pondering asking for a tax increase this year, I thought I’d give them a heads up as to the overall mood of Michigan voters. The March report from the Citizens Research Council (CRC) of Michigan indicated that of the 187 proposed tax increases across the state on […]
Dear Editor, I received a sad, and too often tragic, phone call last Sunday from a mom who had just found out her daughter was raped by two men, one a foreign national. Besides the tragedy of the rape, we can’t track HIV or criminal prosecution. We’ve consoled parents who have had youngsters killed, severely […]
10 years ago March 31, 1993 Paint ball came to Oxford this week when Doug Winthrow opened his sport store on N. Washington St. The Metamora Club lost its dining room facility to fire in 1990. It’s been re-located in a farm house at Oakwood and Delano Roads. Athletic awards were passed out Monday night. […]
With an opening season record of 1-1, the Oxford varsity baseball team is heading into a tough season with some difficult opponents, including Lapeer West who is favored to win the league. “Our schedule is brutal this season,” he stated, “but we’re right in there.” The team will be setting some season record goals, but […]