Singing, dancing, karate, gymnastics ? is there anything those amazing students at Oxford Elementary School can’t do? Apparently not. A total of 21 entertaining acts comprised of 27 young performers took to the Oxford High School Fine Arts Center stage Friday night to showcase their abilities as part of the annual OES Talent Show, presented […]
Two major battles were fought in Oxford last week. No one got hurt, and everyone learned something. A total of 80 fourth-graders (15 teams) and 44 sixth-graders (nine teams) tested their comprehension skills and memories as they went brain-to-brain in the annual Battle of the Books, sponsored by the Oxford Public Library. The competition consisted […]
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department’s Cold Case Unit consists of seven members including retired sheriff’s investigators, retired officers from other police agencies and a retired prosecutor. ‘It’s filled with a bunch of people that have a great deal of experience with investigations, specifically homicides,? said Sheriff Michael Bouchard. ‘One of their tasks is to go […]
It’s like Miss America ? only with dudes. Congratulations to Oxford High School senior Ben Magdaleno who was crowned ‘Mr. Oxford 2012? Monday night at the Fine Arts Center. Eight of the manliest men OHS could muster competed in the pageant held as a fund-raiser for this year’s prom. Contestants included seniors Jacob Brubaker, Colin […]
The amount was small, but a trust was violated when a North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) driver allegedly stole some donations given by riders. A 29-year-old Orion Township woman who drives for NOTA was charged with embezzlement under $200, a misdemeanor, after she admitted to stealing about $30 from a donation box over a three-month […]
Nothing pleases me more than when an arrogant politician is finally revealed for what he or she truly is. The only thing that makes it sweeter is when it’s someone I’ve locked horns with in print, someone who viewed him or herself as untouchable. For this reason, April 2 was one of the happiest days […]
A police chase that began in Keego Harbor ended on the front lawn of 841 Glaspie Road, between W. Drahner and Oakdell roads in Oxford Township Tuesday morning. A 49-year-old Davisburg man is in custody at the Oakland County Jail and facing possible charges of felonious assault and fleeing police. According to Oakland County Sheriff’s […]
By a narrow 3-2 margin, the Oxford Village Council Aug. 24 approved plans for a pedestrian bridge over M-24 to connect the western and eastern portions of the 12.2-mile Polly Ann Trail. The plans call for an 1800s railroad-style, double-arched, prefabricated, 100-foot, steel truss bridge for walkers, hikers, and bicyclists to be located on M-24, […]
The new president of the Oxford Wildcat Booster Club is on a mission to expand the group’s membership and volunteer base. ‘My intent is to get as many people signed up as I possibly can,? said Lindsey Burton, who was elected the Booster Club’s president in June. But first Burton, whom many may remember as […]
After meeting twice last week, Oxford Township officials were unable to reach a consensus to place fire operations and Advance Life Support millage proposals on the Nov. 2 ballot. The second time, township officials couldn’t even agree to hold the meeting. At their Aug. 25 regular meeting, township officials discussed placing requests for a 1.75-mill […]