Oxford High School senior Donnie Richmond has signed to run for Central Michigan University next year. Richmond has been a top distance runner at Oxford all four years of his career. He has broken several records, including his own personal bests, many times. Pictured with Richmond are his friends, relatives and teammates: (left-right) Adam Richmond, […]
The Oxford High School track teams suffered some tough losses to the Fenton Tigers and Linden Eagles at their final tri-meet of the season on May 12. The Lady Wildcats lost to Linden 54-82 and to Fenton 38-98. Krysten Sylva once again had a strong showing with a first place finish in the 100 meter […]
Oxford’s varsity softball may still have a shot at the Flint Metro League if the team pulls together their great defensive skills with some improved offensive. Currently, the ladies stand 1-3 in the league. On May 6, the Lady Cats showed their defensive sklls by staying in the game against league leader Lapeer West, but […]
Addison Township’s top officials – Supervisor Robert Koski, Clerk Pauline Bennett and Treasurer Dan Alberty – currently stand uncontested for their offices in the August 3 Republican Primary; however, the trustee seats for the board will see some tight competition. The deadline to file nominating petitions for the primary election passed at 4 p.m. on […]
According to David Griggs, Skanska project manager, there are several causes for the $976,931 overage in the district’s bond issue; however, even understanding these causes may not give the entire picture of the project. ‘I could present a budget that is no problem,? said Griggs during a telephone interview, ‘but I want to be prepared […]
The Orion-Oxford Ministers Association sponsored the National Day of Prayer Celebration in Oxford’s Centennial Park on May 6 at noon. The event was themed ‘Let Freedom Ring? and featured prayers for several branches and levels of the U.S. government, as well as patriotic songs. Rev. Karen Moeschberger, of Immanuel Congregational UCC, led the ceremonies with […]
The Oxford Schools Board of Education gave the go ahead at their last regular meeting for approximately $50,000 in construction work to be done over the summer outside of the district’s bond issue. The additional construction was presented by Assistant Superintendent Ron Franey during board and administrator comments. The work will include turning the music […]
Oxford’s runners have had a busy couple of weeks despite unpredictable weather – with the highlight being the Oxford Wildcat Invitational on May 8. Oxford ladies did well at the tournament with several runners taking second place finishes: Krysten Sylva in the 100 Meter with 12.68, the 800 Meter Relay team with 1:50.60, the 400 […]
Oxford Middle School music instructor Jan Flynn was honored on May 4 with the Michigan Association of School Board’s (MASB) Educational Excellence Award for Fine Arts for her work with the World Music Drumming program. ‘It was a real pleasant surprise,? said Flynn. ‘I didn’t know I had even been nominated until the fax came […]
A painter working in the new gymnasium at the current Oxford Middle School received several injuries after falling approximately 13 feet onto the unfinished concrete floor. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s report, David McGlasson, 37, of Warren, was working in a balcony area on April 20 when he leaned against a cable railing. The […]