‘He’s just grown up a lot’

It’s been 20 years since Merolynn (Bernum) Hathaway has seen the young man from Germany who came to live with her family in the early 1980s, but as soon as she laid eyes on him, she knew nothing had changed. “He hasn’t changed a bit,” said the 50-year Oxford village resident, “he’s just grown up […]

Students learn 4th ‘R’ — rock climbing

When most students hear the words summer class, a shiver runs down their spines. Pictures of hot classrooms, grumpy teachers and mountains of textbooks make their way into the imagination. But Oxford students Bradley and Steven Freeland learned that taking a summer course can be exciting and fun, especially when the subjects include rock climbing, […]

Alleged CVS bandit in custody

The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department currently has a man in custody for the string of CVS Pharmacy robberies that occurred over this past year – including the Feb. 7 robbery of the Oxford Township CVS Pharmacy in the Oxford Mills strip-mall. Elgin Richard Marion, 31, of Detroit, was arrested after attempting to rob a CVS […]

Wildcat runners return home after a victorious week

Oxford High School’s cross country teams are continuing to have a great season – both the men and ladies recently returned as winners after traveling to Holly for a tri-meet against the Broncos and Lapeer West on Sept. 17. The Lady Cats toppled West in overall placing, but lost the top spots to Holly. Placing […]

Hard week for Lady Cagers

The Lady Wildcats had a rough week on the court facing what is hopefully only a temporary losing streak. On Sept. 18, Oxford lost to Fenton by a wide 43-36. Leading shooter was Ally Zonsius with 11 points. She was followed closely by Denise Spratley, who went four for six on the line, and Mykala […]

4 a.m. accident damages fire hydrant, sign, pole

A one-car accident on N. Washington St. near East St. left a fire hydrant, utility pole and traffic sign all destroyed. The accident occurred around 4 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, when a 25-year-old Lake Orion woman lost control of her truck. According to the Oxford Village Police report, the woman was traveling northbound on […]

Brandon youths climbing to top

Brandon Twp.-When most students hear the words summer class, a shiver runs down their spines. Pictures of hot classrooms, grumpy teachers and mountains of textbooks make their way into the imagination. But Oxford students Bradley and Steven Freeland learned that taking a summer course can be exciting and fun, especially when the subjects include rock […]

Equestrian team heads to States

Oxford High School has an equestrian team?!?!? Why yes, yes it does – and coach Dee Shephard couldn’t be prouder of this year’s group which just recently claimed the District 2. Division A championship title. “We’ve been the reserve champion the last two years,” said Shephard, “and we’ve been to state four years in a […]

Brandon woman brings ‘Sunshine’ to Oxford

Thanks to Brandon Twp. resident Sheri Hartzog, Oxford Township Parks and Rec is now offering for the first time ever the Sunshine Generation: Children’s Performing Group program. “This is a wonderful program,” said Hartzog, 37. “The theme is Spreading Sunshine, and we just want to spread a little warmth and sunshine through the Oxford community.” […]

Fatty’s Pizza opens in Oxford

There’s a new pizza in town – and it’s looking to give all those other pies a run for their money. Fatty’s Pizza, located in Lake Orion, opened up a new pizza shop in downtown Oxford on Sept. 26. The store is located at 40 N. Washington, next door to Achatz Homemade Pies. “We decided […]

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