Congratulations to the Oxford Varsity Quiz Bowl Team for making it to the State Quiz Bowl competition at Michigan State University April 18-19. Out of the 23 teams that competed, Oxford made it to the fourth round before being sent home. Detroit Catholic Central became the overall state champs. Team members included seniors Mike Burnett, […]
If you think it’s impossible for a plain yellow pumpkin to become a golden carriage, then you need to experience the magic that’s in store at the high school’s musical ‘Cinderella.? The show is set to run Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9 at 7 p.m., with a 1 p.m. matinee on Saturday, May […]
Three Addison fire millages expected to expire later this year will be on the Aug. 5 primary ballot for reauthorization at their original voter-approved rates, which means a potential 0.2894-mill increase for taxpayers. Voters will decide whether an existing 0.5716-mill fire operating tax should be increased back to its original voter-approved amount of 0.75 mill […]
The Oxford Village Police are looking for a serial vandal after they discovered the skate park off Glaspie St. full of graffiti Monday night. Racial slurs written in blue spray paint, as well as other obscene phrases and pictures, were found, all over the pavement and skating ramps. Just last week, police officers found the […]
Congratulations to Oxford High School seniors Adam Heskitt and Andrew Stein who each received a one-year $2,500 scholarship from the National Merit Scholarship Program today. The students were selected from a pool of about 15,000 finalists. There were 2,500 high school seniors across the country who received these scholarships. Winners of the scholarships were judged […]
By the time he’s graduated high school, Oxford sophomore Paul Belmonte will have traveled to Australia, New Zealand and even South Africa. ‘The funny thing is I’ve never even been to Canada,? the 15-year-old joked. Belmonte was lucky enough to be awarded an Award for Excellence scholarship from the American Field Service (AFS), a worldwide […]
Oxford’s lacrosse team pummled Saginaw Heritage on their home turf this past Saturday, winning 5-0. This was their first win of the season. Sophomore goalie Derrick Stinson stopped all shots for his first career shutout. Senior Adam McLoskey had three goals to lead the offense. ‘Our team offense looked much better in this game,? said […]
The Lakeville Cemetery now has a beautiful gazebo for visitors to sit at while remembering their loved ones, thanks to the Addison Township Board of Trustee’s chipping in $4,000 last week. ‘Now, if someone’s having a funeral and there’s nasty weather there’s actually someplace for them to go,? said Clerk Pauline Bennett. ‘It’s wonderful.? Installed […]
Oxford Varsity boys? and girls? track teams are sitting on 2-2 and 4-0 FML records, respectively, after last Wednesday’s meet against Lapeer West and Clio. Oxford girls beat West 113-23 and Clio 115-22, while the boys beat West 111-26 and Clio 89-48. Highlights for the girls included junior Katherine Bosetti’s 1st place pole vault that […]
The Oxford Varsity girls? soccer team lost a heartbreaking game against Lapeer West 0-1 Monday night. The Wildcats controlled possession for most of the game, with eight offensive corner kicks ? five in the first half. ‘We kept the ball in their end most of the game with many chances to score,? said Coach Mark […]