Cast away!
Fishermen enjoyed the first taste of summer in Bald Mountain Recreation Area. The sunshine and warm temps also lured residents to the park’s trails and shooting range. Photo by Megan Hess.
Lining up for a swinging season
Forget about technique. The golf season is time to perform. At least that’s what boys varsity coach, Monty Gallaher, says. Instead of focusing on perfect form and technique, Gallaher’s team is working hard on golf’s mental game. Quiet concentration proves tricky even for the pros, and this year’s young team has been hard at work […]
Special Olympians pack the stands
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer There wasn’t much time to sit at the Lake Orion/Oxford Special Olympics basketball game. With the drum line banging, dance teams rallying and basketball stars hustling up and down the court, teachers and students alike were on their feet gasping at close shots and yelling support to the players […]
Goodrich MEAP scores soar
Goodrich-Results from the Michigan Educational Assessment Program scores released last month, with a few exceptions, reflected improvements in math, reading, writing, science and social studies for students third through eighth grade in the district. With the exception of fourth grade writing, the district’s proficiency scores outpaced both the state and schools in Genesee County. Significant […]
Blanche Sims ablaze with child safety
Monday, the Oakland Fire Academy visited Blanche Sims Elementary for some fun and fire safety. Over 35 of the academy’s cadets visited the young students and offered interactive instruction on how to keep it cool in case of emergency. The cadets visited each class and, after presentations, Blanche Sims kids were able to identify what […]
Trio of Oxford women attend tax protest in Lansing
An estimated 3,000 to 4,000 people marched on Lansing April 15 as part of a TEA Party protest against high taxes and big government in general. Among those exercising their First Amendment rights in the state capital were Oxford residents Shelly Curtis, Teresa Davidson and Karen Mathieson. ‘The rally was amazing,? Davidson said. ‘It was […]
‘I could really see the benefit of coming to the United States to study?
At 17-years-old’Michaela Ramke has traveled a lot further than many of her classmates to be part of Goodrich High School. Since August when Michaela first arrived in the United States to live with her Atlas Township host parents, Terri and Mark Schall, the Oldenburg, Germany native has not only acclimated to the academic rigors of […]
‘If you love each other, love conquers everything?
Brandon Twp.- After more than half a century of marriage, Sophie and Jerry Strygulec endured four years of living apart. Now they are reunited and demonstrating the meaning of devotion, commitment and hope to their fellow residents of Nature’s Way Adult Foster Care Home. The couple’s journey to end up together is one that spans […]
Oxford ladies enjoy TEA Party in Lansing
An estimated 3,000 to 4,000 people marched on Lansing last week as part of a TEA Party protest against high taxes and big government in general. Among those exercising their First Amendment rights in the state capital were Oxford residents Shelly Curtis, Teresa Davidson and Karen Mathieson. ‘The rally was amazing,? Davidson said. ‘It was […]
Victoria’s Delights keeps things local, green and affordable
Everyone knows Victoria’s Delights as that quaint European bistro located in the heart of downtown Oxford. But what everyone may not know is how deeply committed owner Victoria Connolly is to keeping the local economy strong, the environment clean and her customers healthy. ‘I’m trying to practice what I preach,? said Connolly, who’s 12-year-old 12 […]