Death on M-24

A 60-year-old Lake Orion man was killed Sunday night when he either tripped or fell onto M-24, west of the Valero Gas Station, and was struck by a car. The man was identified as Mark L. Vance. According to Chief Jerry Narsh, of the Lake Orion Police Department, officers received a 911 call at about […]

Highlanders hand Cats heartbreaking loss

The Oxford Wildcats football team came tantalizingly close once again last week but instead dropped their third game in five and now must claw their way to a playoff spot. The Wildcats lost 28-21 in the final seconds of the game when time ran out as they were less than a yard from the end […]

Lake Orion pedestrian killed by Oxford driver

A 60-year-old Lake Orion man was killed Sunday night when he either tripped or fell onto M-24, west of the Valero Gas Station, and was struck by a car. The man was identified as Mark L. Vance. According to Chief Jerry Narsh, of the Lake Orion Police Department, officers received a 9-1-1 call at about […]

Cats pound the rock on Farmington

When the time came late in Friday night’s homecoming game against Farmington, every Wildcat knew what needed to be done. The score was tied at 28-28 and the Wildcats needed a long drive. It was time for Oxford football. The Wildcats used Ben Line to pound the ball for eight consecutive carries, eating up nearly […]

Cats lose close one to Harrison

Three weeks into the season and the Oxford Wildcats are looking at an uphill battle to challenge for a state playoff berth. While Coach Bud Rowley acknowledged to his team that their backs are against the wall, he is confident they will rebound from a tough 28-25 loss last week to Farmington Hills Harrison. ‘We […]

It’s clobberin? time!

The Oxford Wildcats lit off some offensive fireworks on Friday night, erupting for nine touchdowns in a 62-7 rout of Bloomfield Hills. Coach Bud Rowley’s starters played a little more than one half of the game while the Black Hawks? starters played the entire time. The win improved the team’s record to 1-1 and 1-0 […]

Cats come close, but Dragons deal defeat

There is little consolation when one team outplays the other but still loses the game. The Oxford faithful may have believed they outplayed rival Lake Orion in a game that began on Friday and ended on Saturday and there are statistics that show that may be the truth. The Wildcats dominated time of possession, first […]

Synchronized Surging

Lake Orion’s Fifth Annual Dragon on the Lake festival was a rousing success by any standard. Thousands of people strolled through downtown or enjoyed the dragon boat races, artists? works, the ?80s party, road race and the myriad of other events all weekend. Orion art Center Director Lauren Dinnewith said the event went very well, […]

Both Lake Orion School bond proposals are defeated

By Dan Shriner Review Editor Residents of the Lake Orion School District voted down two bond proposals on Tuesday totaling $33.2 million. Proposal A was defeated 3,517 Yes votes to 4,965 No votes. Proposal B was defeated 3,494 to 4,967. Lake Orion Superintendent Marion Ginopolis said a larger voter turnout might have helped the ballot […]

Icers becoming more competitive

Oxford hockey Coach Dave Hague hoped his young squad would be competitive this season and learn how to win close games. The team has responded very well, even in a couple of losses. On Saturday, the Wildcats dominated Port Huron in a 4-2 win at Troy Sports Complex. The team also beat Lapeer East, 3-2, […]

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