Rachael Kropiewnicki is ‘absolutely terrified of snakes,? but that didn’t stop her from researching them and having her findings displayed last week at the State Capitol Rotunda in Lansing. Kropiewnicki, a 2002 graduate of Oxford High School and senior at Central Michigan University, was one of about 40 students to exhibit their research projects at […]
Twenty-five local scouts were awarded medals at Oxford United Methodist Church Sunday to recognize their completion of various levels in the ‘God and Country Program.? The God and Country Program is a Protestant Christian Education Program developed by the PRAY (Programs of Religious Activities with Youth) organization. PRAY’s mission is to encourage the spiritual growth […]
Every year the Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce honors a small band of deserving individuals who have made a positive impact on the community. Selflessly giving of their time, energy and talents to improve Oxford, the winners of the chamber’s Community Awards personify the good in all of us and the hope for a better […]
As another Mother’s Day approaches moms in the Oxford area and across the United States once again find themselves separated from their sons and daughters by a war overseas. With these mothers in mind, longtime Oxford resident Brenda Craig recently sent us a copy of this postcard dated July 15, 1918. It was originally mailed […]
Immanuel United Church of Christ is normally well known for its delicious pancake suppers. But the church has decided to shake things up a bit and add some new dishes to their fund-raising menu. Red stag stroganoff. Wild boar smoked ham. Buffalo meat balls. Venison stir-fry. These are just some of the more exotic dishes […]
Do you own an historic home in the Village of Oxford? Ever thought of giving tours? You don’t have to because the Historic Home Tour Committee wants to do it for you. Two more homes are needed for the 7th annual Somewhere in Time: Oxford Village Historic Home Tour Saturday, August 5 from 1 to […]
On the surface, the Curves in downtown Oxford looks just like any other women’s fitness center. But if you ask Sharon Heskitt, a Curves member for five years, she’ll tell you it’s so much more. ‘It’s just amazing to me the support I get there,? she said. Back in March, Curves held a fund-raiser for […]
Oxford High School Sunday hosted its ‘Senior Honors and Awards Program? for the Class of 2006. Combined, the seniors earned a total of $615,000 in scholarship awards. Department Awards Mathematics ? Dean Nicholas FML ? Peter Banachowski, Lisa Block, Nick Murray and Carrie Schalm Science ? Nick Murray, Gena Nelson, Carrie Schalm Social Studies ? […]
Not that long ago, Autumn Pippenburg wasn’t sure if she would be able to go to college and pursue a career in dentistry. Without a lot of scholarship money, the Oxford High School senior simply couldn’t afford the higher education she wanted and needed. Then she went to see Karen Logan, the career resource center […]
A break-in at the Oxford school district’s maintenance garage over the weekend resulted in a fire that caused approximately $250,000 in damage. Located to the west of Oxford Elementary and adjacent to the old football field, the garage was apparently broken into late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. Bruce Biebuyck, maintenance supervisor for Oxford […]