Swimmers on a winning streak

After dropping their first swin meet of the season, the Wildcats rebounded to win the last three, including the first two meets against Oakland Activities Association blue division teams. The Wildcats are currently 3-1 overall and 2-0 in the OAA Blue division. Their second OAA victory came against a Hazel Park squad that only had […]

Addison seeks bids to renovate Arnold School

Soon, the Arnold School building will be one step closer to becoming a fully functional building again. At the Addison Township Board meeting on Monday, Sept. 20, Supervisor Bruce Pearson announced that the township would be accepting sealed bids for exterior renovation of the Arnold School building (see public notice on Page 30). According to […]

She keeps Lakeville Rd. looking good

One of Oxford resident Christine Kutchen’s favorite quotes comes from Mother Teresa ? ‘We can do no great things; only small things with great love.? She likes that quote because it reminds her about the importance of doing small things in a big way. ‘If you follow your heart and give lots of love, small […]

Legendary hoopster Van Guilder makes Hall of Fame

One can argue that Roslyn ‘Roz? Van Guilder (now Chapman) is the best female basketball player to every wear the blue and gold on the hardwood. As a sophomore, Van Guilder was named most valuable player on the varsity girls soccer team and was named to the all-league and all-county lists as a volleyball player. […]

Contract signed, permit issued for cell tower in Addison park

Dropped calls will be a thing of the past for cell phone users in Addison Township. A contract between Verizon Wireless and Addison Township was agreed upon and signed on Aug. 17 and a building permit issued on Aug. 23 for Verizon Wireless to build a 190 foot monopole in the Watershed Preserve Park. ‘The […]

Jenkins competes in first pageant

Oxford resident Taylor Jenkins, 14, found that modeling can be a fulfilling and motivating experience at the same time. She recently competed in the 2010 Miss Jr. Teen Detroit Pageant. After passing the initial application phase, she competed on July 19 and placed as a runner-up, going through two rounds of modeling and an interview. […]

Swimmers get first OAA win

The Varsity Swim team captured it’s first ever Oakland Activities Association victory with a 130-53 victory over Ferndale on Wednesday, Sept. 8. ‘If they (the girls) keep working how they are right now, I think they will be surprised by what they can accomplish,? said Varsity Swimming Head Coach Jackie Rank. The Individual results are […]

X-country teams do well at Brother Rice Invite

Another week of running equaled another solid showing for the boys and girls cross country teams, finishing second and fifth respectively at the Brother Rice Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 11. Between the two teams the Wildcats had eight medalists; five for the boys and three for the girls. Senior Captain Dylan Smith was the leading […]

Spikers take third at LOHS tourney

The Varsity Volleyball team traveled down to Dragon country to prove their worth in a eight-team tournament at Lake Orion High School on Saturday, Sept. 11. Oxford was able to finish third after they lost in the semifinal match in three games to tournament winner Farmington Mercy High School. The Wildcats received offensive contributions from […]

Booters hungry for a win after dropping two

By Andrew Moser Leader Staff Writer Varsity Boys Soccer Head Coach John Thaler knew that the Oakland Activities Association was going to be a challenge this season. After opening league OAA White Division play with a victory, the Wildcats have lost three straight, losing 3-1 to Berkley on Tuesday, Sept. 7 and 4-1 to Avondale […]

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