Got turf?
Last week, workers began installing synthetic blue turf at the Oxford High School football stadium. For more full-color photos of this historic event, please see Page 7. Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.
New DDA employee has unique background
Maria Martin had a front-row seat for one of the most important historical events of the 20th century ? the end of apartheid in South Africa. ‘To live through that entire era, for me, probably was one of the most life-changing experiences,? said the charming 37-year-old Oxford Village resident who was recently hired as the […]
Ski team finishes regular season
The Oxford-Brandon Varsity co-ed ski teams finished their season last Thursday at the Division I regional race at Mt. Holly, sending one teammate to the Southeast Michigan Ski League (SEMSL) race yesterday. The boys team finished 11th overall with 327 points, while the girls finished 13th with 424 points. At Mt. Holly, the boys team […]
Ladycats defeat Wolves in amazing overtime play
After a fast-paced Class A district game against the Clarkston Wolves Monday night, the Ladycats came out on top, winning 35-33 in overtime. Junior captain Joelle Harms had 14 points and five rebounds, while junior captain Brooke Bocquet amazed the crowd when she hit a three-point shot with 29 seconds left in regulation to force […]
Saving horses from the slaughter
Carolyn Sanders knows she can’t save every horse out there from the slaughterhouse, but she tries her best to rescue as many as she can. ‘Over 100,000 horses a year are slaughtered because of people who can’t afford them or neglect them,? said the 37-year-old Pontiac resident who founded and manages the Oxford-based Sand Stone […]
Kwapis makes healthy living his mission
Most teens entering high school in the fall are worried about typical things like what to wear on the first day, whether or not they’ll fit in and finding all of their classes, not to mention their locker. Oxford High School freshman Tyler Kwapis? biggest concern is how he’s going to motivate his fellow students […]
Bowlers peg second win, JV team named state champs
On Sunday, the Oxford Varsity girls bowling team got their second win of the season beating Waterford Mott 37-3. Leading the way for the Ladycats was Liz Laframboise’s new school record of a 242 game. The girls won both baker games and 4 out of 5 matches in game one to seal the victory. Laframboise […]
Cagers finish 7th in the FML
The Oxford Varsity boys basketball team is struggling for a win, after losing 31-46 against Brandon Friday night. The Wildcats were down by one point entering the fourth quarter, but were only able to score two points. Senior captain Zach Tilley led the team with 11 points. The team is now 5-13 overall and finished […]
Splashing around to beat the heat
Let’s face it, last week was absolutely miserable. Between the scorching temperatures in the 90s and the insufferable humidity that made the air feel like an inpenetrable wall of hot jello, it was summer at its worst. Fortunately, many local families were able to find some temporary relief from the sweltering heat by visiting the […]
Oxford, the turf has landed!
All the wondering, waiting and worrying is over as installation of the much-ballyhooed synthetic blue turf began at the Oxford High School football stadium last week. With temperatures in the 90s all week, sweaty workers braved the sweltered summer sun to ensure Oxford’s blue turf will be ready for the big game next month against […]