Although the Oxford Varsity competitive cheer team is ‘struggling overall? since their season began, Coach Alanna Stockley said it’s good practice for next week’s Flint Metro League tournament Oxford’s hosting. At last Saturday’s competition against Lapeer East, the girls score 180 in the first round, 153.78 in the second and 223.5 in the third. They […]
After a two-week hiatus from playing, the Oxford Varsity girls basketball team came back strong Friday night, defeating Lapeer East at home 39-30. Sophomore guard Allie Laidlaw was the leading scorer, finishing the night with 12 points. Junior forward Jessica Raisch had six points, seven rebounds, and five blocked shots while, senior forward Kelsey Oliver […]
Most people expect gifts, like money or fun toys, for their birthday, but Orion resident Nadine Lychuk decided to do something different for her 80th birthday Dec. 23. ‘At my age, when you have a birthday, you don’t need a darn thing,? she joked. Her husband, John, wanted to throw her a birthday party, but […]
Most people expect gifts, like money or fun toys, for their birthday, but Orion resident Nadine Lychuk decided to do something different for her 80th birthday on Dec. 23. ‘At my age, when you have a birthday, you don’t need a darn thing,? she joked. Her husband, John, wanted to throw her a birthday party, […]
According to documents obtained from local public safety agencies, public service calls in Oxford Township and the Village of Oxford decreased in 2007, while service calls in Addison Township increased. Service calls to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Addison substation increased 3.7 percent to 2,921, although some crimes saw decreases in occurrence. There were only two […]
It’s that time of year again. A time for local government officials to set forth goals they wish to see come to light in the new year. Aside from all township officials and trustees being up for re-election in November, here’s what local officials have to look forward to in 2008. For Addison Township Supervisor […]
Take a journey back to Oxford during the turn-of-the-century, sip some vino and support the arts on Friday, Jan. 11, when the Orion Art Center holds their annual Winter Wine Tasting. From 7-9 p.m., visitors can tour the beautifully restored, historic home of Duke and Donna Graessle at 95 Dennison, all while sampling light fare […]
Take a journey back to the turn-of-the-century, sip some vino and support the arts on Friday, Jan. 11, when the Orion Art Center holds their annual Winter Wine Tasting. From 7-9 p.m., visitors can tour the beautifully restored, historic home of Duke and Donna Graessle at 95 Dennison, all while sampling light fare from Victoria’s […]
U.S. Soldiers serving in Iraq will be a little closer to their families at home this Christmas, thanks to Barbara Johnston’s fourth grade class at Oxford Elementary. Donating their allowance money, birthday money and even bagel money the class collected a total of $185.16 for Operation Uplink, a program established through the U.S. Veterans of […]
Being in the newspaper business, I talk to a lot of people, and I always run across interviews where the interviewee sticks his or her foot in their mouth. Sometimes they aren’t quite sure how to phrase their thoughts, and when it eventually comes out it’s not exactly as suave sounding as when they recited […]