Project Manager David Griggs, with Etkin Skanska Inc., reported at the April 27 regular meeting of the Oxford Schools Board of Education that the school district’s bond issue is currently $976,931 over budget. Griggs informed board trustees ‘there is an overage? and ‘it has increased;? however, he also stated that there are more change orders […]
Most model kits found in a hobby shop come with some specific components: a picture of the model car, boat, plane, spaceship, etc.; the pieces of the model; the glue or adhesive; the paint or stickers; and finally, the directions. But imagine creating a model of a building from scratch; selecting and shaping your own […]
The National Association of Letter Carriers, in cooperation with the Unites States Postal Service, is holding their annual ‘Stamp Out Hunger? drive this Saturday, May 8, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ‘This is an annual event nationwide,? said Vicky Haist, an Oxford letter carrier and food coordinator for this area. ‘This is the fifth […]
This Saturday, May 8, Crossroads for Youth will be holding the yard sale to end all yard sales. The Crossroads for Youth Barn Sale, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature a wide variety of items such as clothes (both donated and those left by students); sporting equipment (such as bats, snowboards and free […]
The Lady Cats softball team opened up their league season with a split against Brandon on April 29, defeating the Blackhawks in a game two upset. The Wildcats accepted an 8-1 loss in game one after ‘back-to-back? errors in the fourth inning. Losing pitcher Amber Cervantez pitched well from the mound for the fourth, but […]
The Oxford track team split in their dual-meet against Brandon on April 28. The Lady Wildcat runners lost to Brandon 52.5-83.5, while their male counterparts won 82-55. Helping the lady runner’s cause was freshman Tiara Tatarczuk who stepped into the 400 meter relay team after a teammate had to leave the meet. Tatarczuk also scored […]
Oxford High School teacher Dan Balsley has been taking teams to the Ford/AAA Auto Skills Competition for 15 years — and this is the first year the auto shop instructor can proudly say he has coached state champions. Oxford High School seniors Devon Hickmott and Nathaniel Lamothe took first place and the state title at […]
Oxford native Justin Corbin is living life in the fast lane. The 2003 Oxford High School graduate is currently studying at the NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI) in Mooresville, North Carolina, and he will soon have the opportunity to work in NASCAR itself. At NTI, Corbin is enrolled in a 69 week program that teaches students […]
Senior Prom is a time when memories are made. A time when music, fashion and friends come together for one magical night. A night of food, fun, laughter and . . . duct tape. That’s right, duct tape. Oxford High School seniors Samantha Marshall and Greg Batcheler wore duct-taped prom outfits as a part of […]
Members of the Classic Chorale, a 40-women singing group in Oxford, will be saying good-bye to two beloved musicians this weekend. Chorale Director Lewis Wilson and Accompanist Millie Solon are retiring on Sunday, May 2, after just over 15 years with the ensemble. ‘It was just time,? explained the musical partners, who have been working […]