Cheer team stands at #2 in the league

The Oxford varsity competitive cheer team is holding on to a second place standing in the Flint Metro League after a second place win at Waterford Mott on Saturday. Coach Alanna Stockley said the team had their ‘best day yet? in their first and second rounds. The girls scored a 191 in the first round […]

If I were elected president…

Third-graders in Chris Williams? class at Oxford Elementary thought long and hard last week about what they’d do if they were President of the United States. Their ‘If I were elected president…? project was inspired by a weekly news magazine the class receives called ‘TIME For Kids.? Here’s what the future leaders of our country […]

Witnesses say Rambo threatened to shoot girlfriend with arrow

A 19-year-old Addison woman is safe after almost being shot by a bow and arrow the day before Valentine’s Day ? only it wasn’t Cupid’s arrow. The woman’s 20-year-old boyfriend, Craig Peter Rambo, also of Addison, was arraigned Feb. 14 in the 52-3 District Court in Rochester on charges of felonious assault, domestic violence and […]

Exercise class gives seniors motivation to move

There’s nothing more intimidating than going to workout at the gym. As you look down a line of treadmills, good-looking young men and women wearing tight-fitting spandex and yes, even make-up, burn their calories, even if they don’t need to. That’s why Oxford resident Teresa Nelson decided to start her own senior citizen exercise group […]

Born to ride: Teen competes in rodeo

It was an exciting moment for Oxford High School sophomore Kaitlyn Trezil on Sunday, as she participated in the Longhorn World Championship Rodeo at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Although she placed 23rd out of 40, Trezil broke her 16 second average in the cowgirl barrel racing event with a time of 15.7 seconds. The […]

Princess in training

Leonard Elementary School had a brush with royalty last Wednesday as young princesses from around town spent the evening at the PTO’s First Annual Princess Ball. With their fathers arm around them, the young ladies of Leonard received gem-filled tiaras before entering the grand ballroom for a dance. The princesses got to take a portrait […]

Spikers set for FML championship

Last Thursday, the Oxford varsity volleyball team advanced to the championship round of the first Flint Metro League Tournament after they defeated Brandon. Both the Wildcats and the Blackhawks entered the tournament tied for second place. Oxford took three matches to come out on top, winning 25-23, 25-16 and 25-21. Coach Kristi McDevitt said their […]

Boy bowlers take 5th at tourney

The Oxford varsity bowling teams are very proud of their hard work after they attended their first ever Northern Lakes Conference tournament last Sunday at Cherry Hill Lanes in Clarkston. After a slow start, and a loss to the eventual tournament winner, Walled Lake Northern, the boys team got rolling. They defeated Lake Orion in […]

Icers play strong, coach says

Although the Oxford varsity boys hockey team has suffered numerous losses over their season, Coach Dave Hague said the last month has shown much improvement. On Saturday, the Icers took on Goodrich and ended the game with a 2-2 tie. Oxford had goals from Adam McLoskey and Elliot Wicker, assists by Adam Fischer, Brian Simpson, […]

Locals snag roles in’Bye Bye Birdie?

Whether it’s a young orphan searching for her birth parents, or a nun turned nanny, Broadway musicals continue to be an important part of our history. That’s why Oxford resident Martine Boni has dedicated the last 32 years as an actress for the Ridgedale Players in Troy. In March, she and another Oxford resident, Abagail […]

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