While precincts in some communities had voter turnout so low that workers questioned the need to even hold a primary election in the state last Tuesday, Orion Township Clerk Jill Bastian was pleased with local turnout. ‘Obviously we’d like to be over 50-percent turnout, and we were prepared for that,? Bastian said. ‘But we were […]
Local scouts to hold bottle drive Have extra bottles and cans lying around from that holiday party? Troop #128 wants to help you be ‘can-free.? On Saturday (Jan. 26), starting at 9 a.m. boy scouts will pick up your returnables in the Keatington subdivisions off Baldwin and Waldon Roads. Proceeds from the drive will help […]
With all the talk about living in a global world that is constantly changing, one organization in Oxford is really embracing the challenge of becoming diverse. Because of all the efforts Crossroads for Youth has put forth over the last few years, they were nominated to receive the Diversity Champion Award from Corp Magazine, a […]
LATHRUP VILLAGE ? It did not really matter how the Oxford Wildcats started their football match-up on Friday against Southfield Lathrup. It was how they finished that was impressive. The Cats spotted the Chargers 18 points in the first 16 minutes of the game and then reeled off 42 consecutive points to run away with […]
Yes, I’m aware that it’s January. And that there’s lingering snow on the ground. And that the temperatures are lower than my handicap. (Though that last statement is usually true regardless of the temperature.) But the golf world made national headlines last week, in pretty much the only way the golf world can, for an […]
We’ve received multiple Letters to the Editor (appearing on this page) and a handful of phone calls regarding the inclusion of Oxford Leader Editor C.J. Carnacchio’s column in last week’s issue. Carnacchio has been covering the NOTA meetings for The Review, with regards to recent allegations against the local transportation service and Director Pat Fitchena […]
Hard to believe summer vacation is over and it’s once again time to hit the old books. Rest assured, the Oxford Leader is ready to cover a wide variety of school events, from the classrooms to the athletic fields to the stage. Want to see your students in the paper? Let us know what’s happening […]
According to varsity cross country head coach Ray Sutherland, the varsity girls team is going to be quite good this year. ‘In terms of the girls, this is the best team we ever had during the history of the school,? Sutherland said. ‘We are really excited.? He said he is so optimistic because there’s a […]
Dear Editor, I noticed that Oxford’s Champion of Cheap Shots has found ‘his way? into the pages of The Review. One not familiar with this assassin might marvel at a talent for discerning disdain on the face of a public official from 20 paces. However, his drivel repeatedly demonstrates an open contempt for any citizen […]
Dear Editor, C.J. Carnacchio’s, opinion column ‘My Way? on Jan. 16, hit the nail very succinctly on the head. I could not agree with him more regarding the arrogance of some of our current and former politicians. Funny how board member Eric Wilson’s demeanor did a complete 180-degree shift at the following NOTA Board Meeting […]