November 9 and 10 was a big weekend at Walled Lake Northern High School as Michigan Youth Flag Football held their championship games with several Oxford teams competing. In the first grade division, the Oxford Colts trailed the previously unbeaten Canton Browns 18-14 at halftime, but rallied to win the championship game 28-25. ‘The boys […]
Teachers, administrators and central office administration expecting 2 percent salary reductions due to the student count being down this year were relieved when the Oxford Board of Education decided to hold off on the reductions until next year. The board recently voted 4-2-1 to delay the Oxford Education Association (OEA) salary reduction until September 1, […]
With a score of 295 points, the Oxford High School varsity boys cross country team placed 10th at the state finals Nov. 2. ‘They came ready to perform and they were just ecstatic to walk away in the top ten in the state,? said Head Coach Matt Johnson. Gabe Hogan led the boys with 16:24.1; […]
For Oxford Boys Varsity Soccer Coach John Thaler ‘this season has been by far the most memorable.? ‘The boys kept improving and played every game like it was their last,? Thaler said. The boys finished in second place in the OAA Blue division with a 5-1 record and ended their season with an overall record […]
While most athletes learn to play a sport from a parent or participating in parks and recreation leagues in their youth, OHS senior Madi Eschberger learned from watching YouTube videos. The three-year varsity lacrosse player for the Wildcats was introduced to the game in seventh grade as a spectator. ‘I actually saw my cousin play […]
Oxford Community Schools is one step closer to being able to house international students after signing on the dotted line to a new international partnership with the Weiming Education Group out of Hong Kong, China. ‘Our new partnership with Weiming Education Group will move us closer to making the globe our campus,? said Superintendent Dr. […]
The Lady Cat swimmers took a hard 119-67 loss to the Lake Orion Dragons during their home dual meet on Oct. 17. ‘We had some good races and the girls had some good swims,? said Head Coach Jacquelyn Rank. ‘Most were season-best times or close to it.? In the 200 Medley Relay: Oxford’s A Relay […]
While drilling for oil and natural gas may not be new to Addison Township, the potential use of pipelines in excess of 30 years old has both residents and township officials concerned. ‘We’re not against the oil and gas industry,? said township Supervisor Bruce Pearson. ‘My issue is these pipes were put in (sometime in […]
It has been rumored on social media that the Oxford Twp. Parks and Rec. Dept. didn’t bid on the use of the Oxford High School’s swimming pool this year due to too many scheduling conflicts and that the district closed it to the public because they can’t afford the cost. Parks Director Ron Davis wants […]
The Lady Wildcat Swim & Dive team held their second of three home meets on the season and lost to North Farmington 124-62. We are now 3 – 3 overall and 2 – 3 in our league,? said Head Coach Jacquelyn Rank. ‘Farmington had more power and more depth, winning nine of the 12 events. […]