School project focuses on poverty, AIDS in Africa

It only takes one person to make a difference in the world. That’s why Oxford High School seniors Chelsea Wood, Lauren Lacroix and Sarah Eisenberg chose to bring awareness about the ONE Campaign for their DECA Public Relations project. DECA is an international association of high school and college students studying marketing, management and entrepreneurship […]

Addison Twp. approves site plan for dog kennel

After 10 years of patiently waiting to open up her new state-of-the-art Golden Oaks Kennel for dogs, Metamora resident Martha Grylls is ready to move forward after getting the OK from the Addison Township Board of Trustees Monday night. The board approved the final site plan for the new 7,372 square-foot kennel, located at 1895 […]

State gives Oxford schools 3 A’s, 3 B’s, 1 C

The Michigan Department of Education recently released report cards to Oxford’s elementary, middle and high schools, along with the annual report on each school’s Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for the 2006-07 school year as required by the federal No Child Left Behind Law. Jim Schwarz, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum for Oxford Schools, said Clear Lake, […]

Trio remain jailed after committing armed robbery in Addison

Three individuals from Port Huron who are suspects in an Addison Township armed robbery that took place Nov. 23 waved their preliminary exam Dec. 6 and remain in Oakland Counti Jail today. Adam Lee Fellhauer, 20, his sister Nicole Lynn Fellhauer, 25, and John Richard McCaffrey, 35, each received four-count felony warrants for armed robbery […]

Charity plays Santa to 276 kids

Thanks to many generous donors in the community, 276 children who may not have gotten to open presents on Christmas morning will get to experience that great joy. The AngelFISH program, which is conducted by Oxford/Orion FISH, is a holiday gift program that pairs needy children (up to age 17) and their Christmas wish list […]

Peace Makers give 20 seniors a brighter Christmas

More than 40 Clear Lake Elementary students involved with the Peace Makers Club gathered Dec. 5 to pack Christmas gifts for 20 senior citizens living at Bortz Health Care of Oakland in Orion Township. The seniors, whom the club has ‘adopted? as their grandparents, each received a bag full of goodies on Saturday, ranging from […]

Oxford LEGO Team places in Top 5 at state

The OxfordEnergy LEGO Team placed in the Top 5 overall at their state competition held at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi over the weekend. Their official placing is not known as of yet. The group took home a 2nd Place trophy for robot design and were announced in the top five for project innovative […]

Bowlers struggle for win

The Oxford Varsity bowling teams each lost their second Northern Lakes Conference games against Waterford Mott last Saturday, which also drew in over 200 bowlers from Waterford Kettering, Walled Lake Central, Northern and Western, Lake Orion and Clarkston. The Varsity girls came out rolling well and for the second straight week won both baker games. […]

Cheer team looks to top ?06 accomplishments

After winning regionals and competing at the state finals last season, is there any way the Oxford Varsity competitive cheer team can top it this year? Simply put by Coach Alanna Stockley, yes. Returning seniors this year are Kylie Trevis, Rachel Sowers, Katelyn Eldridge and Kayle Parker, of which Stockley said are all strong leaders […]

Ladycats off to 2-0 in FML

The Ladycats are 2-0 in the Flint Metro League after Monday night’s 53-37 win over Lapeer West. Sophomore Allie Laidlaw led the scoring with 16 points, while junior captain Joelle Harms added 11. Last Friday, the girls also defeated Clio 68-50. Junior Jessica Raisch had 15 points and seven rebounds, Harms had 12 points and […]