On Saturday, Feb. 12 Oxford’s Wildcat grapplers faced heavyweight contenders such as Holly, Lapeer West and Lapeer East for the Flint Metro League championship. But alas the Number One spot was not Oxford’s for the taking and the Wildcats ended their season fourth in league. ‘It went pretty good,? said Varsity Coach Paul McDevitt. ‘We […]
On Friday, Feb. 11 perseverance from the Oxford Wildcat Varsity Basketball team paid off. The Cats beat Fenton on their home court 74-63. Assistant Coach Andrew Rowley said the team played a tough game from start to finish, not letting up on shots, rebounds, or assists. Rowley said while the whole team had an overall […]
Following an extensive discussion among Addison Township board members, a split vote was settled by Clerk Pauline Bennett in favor of advertising for a replacement for the recently-vacated clerk’s position in the Building Department. Teresa Gilliam resigned as clerk Jan. 18. In a Jan. 10 letter to Supervisor Bob Koski, Gilliam stated that although she […]
Oxford High School seniors Marty Ball and Christine Fortier were crowned Winterfest King and Queen during half-time at Friday night’s basketball game.
Kyle Rowley is not a star on the Michigan State University football team, but he does play a key role helping get the Spartans get ready for their opponents each Saturday in the fall. The 2004 Oxford High graduate is a member of the Spartans scout team, which during football season practices weekly with the […]
Rob Cerato is drug and alcohol free and the Oxford High School senior feels free drug screening kits, available at local Oakland County Sheriff’s substations are a good idea. ‘It would be a good tool for parents especially if they find, in the end, their kids are using and can get help for them,? Cerato […]
Addison Township resident Carl Campanella was a proud man. So proud, the 58 year-old Vietnam veteran refused to ask for anyone’s help until two months before his death in January. The Addison Township resident was nearly blind, unable to walk without assistance, unable to work and literally starving. Certian he would not survive the winter […]
Hundreds of visitors gathered for the grand opening of Oxford High School’s new Performing Arts Center Feb. 3. The completion of the new 800-seat auditorium marks the end of the major components of the 2001 school bond building projects. Opening night visitors were treated to stellar performances by the Symphonic Band, Chorale, Choralaires, varisty and […]
By Teri Stiles Staff Writer As the ski season comes to an end, the Brandon-Oxford Girls Ski Team is making a strong bid for regionals later this month. In league competition, the girls team finished the season with four wins and one loss. After the Feb. 3 meet at Mt. Holly, the girls overall standing […]
Losing its Winterfest game to Lapeer West 53-46, the Oxford varsity boys basketball team continues to be plagued by missed shots late in the game. Going into the half, the team was only down by four points, but Number One Lapeer West took advantage of Wildcat turnovers with three 3-pointers in the third quarter. ‘They […]