The Brandon-Oxford lady skiers dominated the slopes this past week with a win against Saginaw Heritage; while their male counterparts struggled to place. On Feb. 1, the ladies won against Heritage 26-46. Placing for Brandon-Oxford on the slalom were Karen Offer in first with 56.15, Grace Auchterlonie in third with 57.58 and Lauren Bayliss in […]
The Oxford cagers seem to be caught in a five-game slump that has brought their overall record to 4-8 and their league standings to 2-4. The Wildcats started off this past week on Jan. 23 with a 79-60 loss to the Holly Bronchos, who currently stand first in the league. Oxford competed hard through the […]
Large pieces of construction equipment and semi-trucks removing debris are not a common site for the close-knit neighborhoods of Oxford Village. However, this past Monday, Oxford Christian Academy became the scene for such a production. Pastor Jim Kester, of the First Baptist Church of Oxford, said that removal of the current Oxford Christian Academy building […]
The Oxford netters have hit a bit of a slump over the past couple of weeks losing four straight competitions. On Jan. 29, the Lady Cats lost two (15-10, 15-9) and won one (13-15) against their toughest opponent of the season Lapeer East. The varsity volleyball team played their best game of the season. “That […]
Slick as ice – the Brandon-Oxford lady skiers took top positions at both divisional competition and the Apple Varsity Invitational. At divisionals on Feb. 5, the ladies took third place in both slalom and giant slalom. Flushing and Fenton, both top teams in the competition, took the first and second positions. Karen Offer placed fourth […]
After a five-game losing streak, the Oxford varsity basketball team relished in a 62-56 victory over Traverse City West. The Wildcats out shot Traverse City every period and went 23 for 28 from the line. Ryan Stull led the Cats with 23 points, going eight for 10 with his 2-point shots. Joe Fedorinchik followed closely […]
In any construction project there are bound to be surprises – but Skanska Project Manager David Griggs never expected the one that greeted him with the New Year. “Someone broke in and stole Twinkies,” he said laughing. That’s right, Twinkies. Griggs explained that in January, an unknown number of individuals entered the construction area in […]
A string of automobile larcenies recently struck residents living around Harwood Dr. All of the incidents occurred during overnight between Feb. 11 and 12: n A 44-year-old resident on Wise reported a tool box stolen from his pickup truck. n Resident on Lakesview Blvd. reported his rear driver’s side window on his SUV broken and […]
After discussing some concerns, the Addison Township Board of Trustees approved a resolution enacting the Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) Cost Recovery Ordinance and cost schedule. The ordinance requires “payment of costs incurred by the township, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department and any other public or private entity acting on behalf of the township in making […]
The Addison Township board of trustees voted 5-1 to not approve a rezoning request that would change approximately 71 acres, owned by Mr. R. Luth and located north of Mayfield Rd. and east of Rochester Rd., from M-1 and agricultural to 2-acre suburban farms. The request was made by Mr. Luth as the property owner […]