First of all, let me say I am extremely grateful and humbled by the fact that Oxford/Orion FISH selected me to receive an ‘Advocate of the Needy? award. Of all the journalistic and community awards I’ve received since arriving at this newspaper eight years ago, this one means the most to me because of FISH […]
The Class of 2007 partied the night away following graduation Sunday. As usual, the Senior All-Night Party held at the high school was a huge hit. This year’s theme was James Bond, otherwise known as Agent 007. Casino games, mock cocktails in martini glasses, and a genuine Lamborghini, which students posed for photos with, helped […]
On average, Oxford/Orion FISH’s pantry has been feeding 348 people per month this year. Between 9,500 and 10,000 pounds of food is distributed to men, women and children in need on a monthly basis. It’s amazing to think that absolutely none of this would be possible without a dedicated group of volunteers. ‘We would be […]
A bill designed to strip the basic functions of tax collection, elections and assessing from ‘rural? townships and transfer them to county government after Dec. 31, 2008 is being met with strong opposition in Oxford and Addison. ‘Being a good, staunch Republican, I like any idea that might actually save money, but this isn’t going […]
They say lightning never strikes twice in the same place. Apparently grease fires do. ‘We had two identical fires two days in a row,? said Oxford Fire Chief Jack LeRoy. ‘Both involved grease fires on top of the stove.? The first occurred Sunday afternoon at the Village Manor Apartments on Pontiac Street. An occupant in […]
Throughout their high school careers, they practiced endlessly, played hard, but always fair, and listened to their coaches. Whether they enjoyed the thrill of victory or suffered the agony of defeat, they never forgot their Wildcat pride as they represented their school both on the field and in the classroom. On Monday night, the 94 […]
Bud Rowley is a man of few words ? and most of them are usually about football or football. But at the Senior Athletic Awards Ceremony Monday night, Oxford’s tough-guy coach spoke about someone near and dear to him as he honored the school’s Number One Fan ? Helen Smith. ‘Helen Smith is close to […]
For every 100 young lads that join Boy Scouts of America, only two advance to the rank of Eagle. On Monday, May 21, Brendon Krug, of Oxford, did his family, his troop and his community proud by achieving scouting’s highest rank. ‘I’ve been working on it for most of my life,? said Krug, a senior […]
For those seeking authentic barbecue, Keith James has two words for you ? ‘low and slow.? ‘Low? as in a cooking temperature of 250 degrees Fahrenheit and ‘slow? as in hours and hours of time roasting away inside a smoker. That’s how real barbecue, as opposed to just backyard grilling, is done, according to James, […]
‘I’m just not happy because my life didn’t turn out the way I thought it would. Hey, join the club! I thought I was going to be the starting center fielder for the Boston Red Sox! Life sucks, get a helmet!? ? Comedian Denis Leary We’re raising a generation of kids who aren’t mentally or […]