Eagle Scout creates reading garden in Leonard

Congratulations to James Fifield III for officially becoming an Eagle Scout this past February. The 18-year-old Oxford High School senior’s rank was elevated after finishing his Eagle Scout project where he created a reading garden at Leonard Elementary. Fifields mother, Julie, works as a reading teacher at his former elementary school and suggested the idea […]

Competition brings out the worst in parents

‘Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.? ‘Ralph Waldo Emerson Sports. They can bring out the best in athletes and the worst in parents. This statement was proved correct to me once more at the Mid-Michigan Wrestling Association’s state finals held at Oxford High School last weekend. Hundreds and […]

Breathe life into your skin

It used to be when women wanted a rejuvenating face-lift they had to go under the knife or inject Botox into their skin. Looks like doctors Christian Troy and Sean McNamara are out of a job. The latest craze in the quest for perfect skin is Topical Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy ? the keyword being oxygen. […]

Oxford teen heading to Germany, Poland for mission trip

In June, Oxford resident Torriey Housic will be leaving the state and the country for the first time ever. Oh, and it will be her first time on a plane, too. Needless to say she’s a little nervous. ‘All in one day’sweet,? she said a little apprehensively. The 16-year-old Oxford High School sophomore will be […]

Elite gymnasts place in top three at Ohio competition

Congratulations to the 42 gymnasts from Oxford’s Elite Gymnastics who traveled to Columbus, Ohio to compete in the Arnold Schwarzenegger Gymnastics Challenge the first weekend in March. Elite’s Level 4 girls team finished in 2nd place with a team score of 109.325. Team members are Meredith Adair, Taylor Barett, Sarah Blodgett, Peyton Colling, Khalia Dada, […]

Youth wrestlers compete in state finals at OHS

Fifteen members of the Oxford Youth Wrestling Club participated in the Mid-Michigan Wrestling Association’s state finals held March 12 at Oxford High School. About 759 young grapplers from approximately 80 teams around the state participated in the finals. Of the 15 wrestlers from Oxford, six earned places in their age various groups and weight classes. […]

Oakwood pastor celebrates 40 years of service

When Bob Service was asked to stand in as pastor at Oakwood Community Church in 1966, he admits he had second thoughts. The building was a former school house that was in bad shape, to say the least. The sinking floor was laden with pots and pans to catch water from the leaking roof, curtains […]

Ready for battle

Three 2005 Oxford High School graduates are preparing for a battle next month. No, they’re not heading off to war in Iraq. They’re headed to the second annual Detroit News Battle of the Bands. On April 1, Emily Burns, Chris Agar and Mike Berlingieri, all 18, will compete against nine other teenage bands from Michigan […]

DECA headed to state conference

Fifty-seven marketing students from Oxford High School will spend March 10-12 participating in Michigan DECA’s 60th Annual State Career Development Conference in Dearborn. This event is the only opportunity in Michigan where high school marketing leaders can come together to prepare for their careers. By going to this conference, the students will have the change […]

Disabled for a day

Fourth graders at Clear Lake Elementary spent the day blind, deaf and handicapped as part of the Disability Awareness Workshop held on March 6. The free workshop, sponsored by Oakland Schools, is meant to help the young students understand what it is like to be handicapped. Parent volunteers, like Jenny Todd, taught students about physical […]

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