Oxford man killed in crash

At about 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, Dennis Shea, 49, of Oxford, was fatally injured in a single-car accident on Miller Road in Oakland Township. According to a Jan. 18 article in The Daily Oakland Press, Oakland County Sheriff’s personnel reported Shea apparently lost control of his 2004 Chevy van on westbound Miller Road, left […]

‘Cans for a cause’

Four kids were seen walking the streets of the Oxford Lakes subdivision Jan. 10. No, they weren’t skipping school. There was no school that day due to the inclement weather. But instead of spending their unexpected day off playing video games, watching television or lounging around on the couch, these unselfish kids walked door-to-door in […]

JV spikers stay undefeated

Oxford Junior Varsity Volleyball team remains undefeated after the Richmond Invitational last Saturday, Jan. 14. Going into the semifinal matches 4-0, the team defeated Algonac before defeating Richmond 21-13, and 21-12 in the final match. ‘The girls played amazing,? said Head Coach Dana Millard. ‘This is the best I’ve seen them play so far.? Left […]

Cheer team takes 6th at Oxford Invitational

Although the Oxford Competitive Cheer Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 15 was a huge success, Oxford Cheerleader Head Coach Kristie Gibson-Marshall said her team fell short on performance. The varsity squad placed sixth out of 10 teams at the invitational. Marshall said because they are such a young team they need to focus on strength training […]

So close, but still no win

Despite an 0-7 record, the Oxford Wildcats Varsity Boys Basketball team continues to play close games. On Friday, Jan.14 the Cats played a competitive game against Linden, but just couldn’t close the door on their losing streak. They were defeated 63-60. ‘They played a great game, but just couldn’t get it done,? said Head Coach […]

Icers lose close, tough game to Brandon

It was a close, tough game for Oxford icers against Brandon last week, but three quick shots in the third period ended a tie, and gave Brandon the 5-2 win. ‘We had seven freshman dressed against a team that was almost all seniors,? said Oxford Head Hockey Coach Dave Hague. ‘That was a pretty impressive […]

Police investigate similar robberies of local businesses

For the second time in two weeks thieves broke into an Oxford Village business taking cash and nothing else. According to Oxford Village Police Chief Mike Neymanowski, two weeks ago someone pried open the back door of Little Caesars Pizza on West Burdick St. taking only cash from the store. A similar break-in occurred at […]

Running for Dakota

Mark your calendars for a fun-filled, fund-raising evening Thursday, Jan. 27 to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and honor a special little boy who’s no longer with us. Benefit donations of $40 for a 7 p.m. buffet dinner and show, featuring comedian Jason Douglas, will be held at Kalloway’s Restaurant and Pub in Oxford. […]

Coyotes are everywhere

They’re out there lurking, but experts say they’re not stalking. ‘They don’t stalk, they simply take advantage of their opportunities,? said Tim Reis, former Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fur Bearer Specialist and current Supervisor of the Saginaw Bay Management Unit. Coyotes are found in just about every county in Michigan and this year alone […]

Grapplers place 1st at Swartz Creek tournament

Despite entering the season with just four returning seniors, the young Oxford Wildcat Wrestling team is already making a name for themselves. Over the holiday break, the Wildcats led the Oxford Invitational Tournament, for a fifth consecutive win, muscling a dynamic 22 point lead over Flint Powers. This past weekend, the young grapplers again surprised […]

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