The Oxford Varsity girls swim team lost to Utica Eisenhower 57-128 last Thursday. Although they lost, the team is still pumped to host this weekend’s Flint Metro League tournament and move up in their standing. The 200 medley relay team of sophomore Allison Woonton, senior Anna Bonfiglio, and freshmen Jenna Mallard and Anna Daves took […]
When it comes to decorating your home for the holidays or just for everyday life, the Village Saltbox has exactly what you’re looking for. Located in downtown Metamora, the Village Saltbox is home to 2,600 square feet of retail space, and is packed full of unique items, like prints, mirrors, clocks, teapots and wreaths ? […]
After 5? months of being accused of second-degree criminal sexual conduct against his 14-year-old adopted daughter, Oxford teacher Gerard (Jerry) Wilson was acquitted of all four charges Oct.12. Wilson said it ‘feels wonderful? that his name was cleared. He gained strength to get through this ordeal from those who stayed by his side during this […]
If you think your job is hard, try working as a cataloging librarian for the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. for a day. With over 20 million books at your fingertips, it’s sure to be an overwhelming experience. But that’s what Oxford resident Nancy Emery did for 4? years, and she enjoyed every minute […]
Thanks to the Ford Motor Company and DaimlerChrysler, Auto Technology students at Oxford High School will now have a 2007 Mustang GT500 and a 2005 Dodge Dakota pick-up truck to work on. Last week, the two companies presented their donations to the classes, taught by Dan Balsley. ‘This type of donation is irreplaceable,? he said. […]
Pending review and recommendation by the Oakland County Finance Committee and a passing vote by the county commission on Nov. 1, the $178,000 assessment that may’ve been on the winter tax roll for township residents in the Oxford Multi-Lakes Special Assessment District could be spread over a five-year period. A resolution, created by Commissioner Brad […]
The Oxford High School Robotics Team kicked-off their off-season competitions on Sept. 22 at Kettering University in Flint. Seventeen team members competed with their robot in three different rounds. They won one event and lost three. They worked this summer on creating a new arm for their robot, which is what they used predominately during […]
The Oxford Varsity volleyball team finished the first round of the Flint Metro League tournament victorious over Holly last Thursday, beating them 25-18, 25-15 and 25-17. They’ll now advance to the semi-finals. The Wildcats? opponent is still to be determined by the winner of the Linden/Fenton match. Winners of these tournaments will face off on […]
The Oxford Varsity girls swim team is now 2-3-1 in the Flint Metro League after last weeks meets against Royal Oak Dondero, Brandon and Lapeer. Last Tuesday, the girls took on Royal Oak, where they struggled to place in the top two. Oxford lost 64-122. Sophomore Allison Woonton took 1st in the 200-IM and in […]
Fifth and sixth-graders in the Oxford school district will be forced to take a revised portion of the MEAP (Michigan Educational Assessment Program) test after a Jackson newspaper printed essay topics in its Oct. 9 edition which could tip off students who haven’t taken it yet. The state’s testing rules were violated when Hunt Elementary […]