The Oxford Varsity boys and girls cross country teams both ended their league season Oct. 18 at the Flint Metro Leauge Tournament. Leading the boys was captain Ben Cole, with a time of 19:06, which took him to 15th place and earned him an Honorable Mention. Captain Adam Heskitt also earned an Honorable Mention with […]
When voters in Oxford, Addison and Orion townships go to the polls Nov. 7 they will decide the fate of two proposed taxes designed to fund the construction and operation of a $9.85 million senior citizen center to serve the three communities. ‘I support this concept because I feel the seniors need to have their […]
With hopes of using an in-kind donation from the Village of Leonard to help foot the bill, Addison officials Oct. 24 voted unanimously to pay back dues owed to the Polly Ann Trail Management Council (PATMC). Addison voted to leave the trail council in August 2005 due to budget constraints. According to Addison Twp. Treasurer […]
Oxford High School senior Melissa Francis has worn a piece of red duct tape with the word ‘Life? on her clothes ever since the beginning of the school year. She wears it as a silent protest against abortion, and on Oct. 24, she and many other Pro-Life OHS students participated in the third annual Students […]
The Oxford Varsity girls swim team ended their regular season last Thursday against Utica Eisenhower with an overall record of 3-6 and a Flint Metro League record of 2-4. The girls lost 131-55 against the Eagles, but saw three team records beat that night and 22 others conquor their personal bests. In the 200-yard medley […]
The Oxford Village Police Department wants to get the word out about a sweepstakes scam that has hit the area twice in the last two days. Officer Clint Ashcroft said the recipients have never entered any contest, but are receiving check(s) for winnings from somewhere in the United States and other international locations. ‘The recipient […]
In the Forte home, Veteran’s Day isn’t celebrated just once a year ? it’s an everyday event. That’s because there’s a special room on the second floor of their East St. home dedicated to numerous family members who’ve served in the United States Navy ? 10, to be exact. John joined the navy at the […]
Many people think of giving gifts like clothes or jewelry to their loved ones, but what about the gift of life? Members of Oxford United Methodist Church decided this year to take part in the National Donor Sabbath on Sunday, Nov. 12 to learn more about saving lives and how to spread the word. National […]
Last Wednesday, residents at Independence Village of Waterstone had a special visit from Lt. Commander Kristian Barton of the United States Navy at their morning church service. Barton, a resident of Berkley, had just returned home from Iraq after a seven-month tour and wanted to say thank you for the care packages he was sent […]
The Oxford Varsity girls swim team tied for fifth place with Swartz Creek at the Flint Metro League meet Nov. 3 and 4 with a score of 196. The tournament, hosted by Holly at Oxford’s pool, had seven different swim teams participate. Fenton took the first place spot, followed by Brandon at second and Holly […]