After Gov. Jennifer Granholm supported making it illegal for students to drop out of school at age 16 during last month’s State of the State address, some local school officials are questioning if it’s the right choice. The legislation, House Bill 4042 and Senate Bill 11, is currently moving through the state Legislature and would […]
The Oxford-Brandon Varsity co-ed ski teams finished their season last Thursday at the Division I regional race at Mt. Holly, sending one teammate to the Southeast Michigan Ski League (SEMSL) race yesterday. The boys team finished 11th overall with 327 points, while the girls finished 13th with 424 points. At Mt. Holly, the boys team […]
After a fast-paced Class A district game against the Clarkston Wolves Monday night, the Ladycats came out on top, winning 35-33 in overtime. Junior captain Joelle Harms had 14 points and five rebounds, while junior captain Brooke Bocquet amazed the crowd when she hit a three-point shot with 29 seconds left in regulation to force […]
On Sunday, the Oxford Varsity girls bowling team got their second win of the season beating Waterford Mott 37-3. Leading the way for the Ladycats was Liz Laframboise’s new school record of a 242 game. The girls won both baker games and 4 out of 5 matches in game one to seal the victory. Laframboise […]
After three years of coaching the Oxford Varsity girl’s soccer team to victory, John Thaler has decided to pass the baton to Mark Sullivant. Sullivant, a resident of Ortonville, will take over as coach this spring and has high hopes of making Oxford number one in the Flint Metro League. Thaler decided to only coach […]
If you’re interested in having your voice heard regarding the proposed 80-acre Lake George Nature Park project in Addison Township, now’s your chance. A public hearing from the Addison Twp. Parks and Creation Committee will take place on Monday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the township complex (1440 Rochester Rd., Leonard). The hearing will […]
Students at Clear Lake Elementary were visted by naturalists from the Seven Ponds Nature Center in Dryden last Wednesday. Each classroom learned about squirrels, birds, racoons, bats and other animals. They even got up close and personal with some stuffed wild animals.
A 53-year-old Oxford man died early Friday morning after a severe automobile crash in the village, Thursday shortly after 9 p.m. According to the police report, Paul W. Chordash, Jr. was driving a 2004 Jeep Cherokee, traveling northbound on Washington St. when he crossed the double yellow line at First St. and entered into the […]
When it comes to Peter Pan, most would say they’ve seen Walt Disney’s cartoon version or the Broadway stage musical featuring Mary Martin ? but what about a ballet version? The Grand Rapids Ballet Company (GRBC) is doing just that next month, and you’ll be able to see local resident Savannah Moeller mixed into the […]
Students who have to walk to Clear Lake Elementary may soon be safer when taking that journey. Last week, the Michigan Department of Transportation Office of Economic Development (MDOT) awarded the school a $110,803 Safe Routes to School (SRTS) grant to help pay for projects that would increase the safety of its 498 students. ‘I’m […]