Cardinals devour Cats

A second-quarter letdown cost the Oxford Wildcats a chance to advance in the state playoff race. The Davison Cardinals scored four TDs in the second stanza en-route to a 35-7 victory over Oxford ending the Cats? season. While the loss ended Oxford’s hopes of advancing, it was a good year for the Wildcats who finished […]

If they build it, they will learn

Most model kits found in a hobby shop come with some specific components: a picture of the model car, boat, plane, spaceship, etc.; the pieces of the model; the glue or adhesive; the paint or stickers; and finally, the directions. But imagine creating a model of a building from scratch; selecting and shaping your own […]

Band student part of ‘elite of the elite?

Carrie Townley is a modest girl who doesn’t like to toot her own horn ? unless she’s performing. But the Oxford High School junior and member of the Symphonic Band is entitled to some bragging rights given she was invited to participate in the prestigious Michigan Youth Arts Festival May 13-15. ‘It’s an honor for […]

Village Saltbox hosts Holiday Open House

When it comes to decorating your home for the holidays or just for everyday life, the Village Saltbox has exactly what you’re looking for. Located in downtown Metamora, the Village Saltbox is home to 2,600 square feet of retail space, and is packed full of unique items, like prints, mirrors, clocks, teapots and wreaths ? […]

No lease agreement, no parking

Downtown Oxford lost 15 parking spaces Monday when a privately-owned section of the northwest quadrant was closed off. The lot’s owner, local developer Charles Schneider, closed his property off to free public use following the Oxford Village Council’s rejection of a lease agreement it originally proposed. The property in question is located between Sister’s Hair […]

CROP Walk raises more than $25K

Despite the rain, gray skies and chilly temperatures, 313 hearty souls participated in the 22nd Annual Lake Orion/Oxford Area CROP Walk held Sunday afternoon. Sporting a mixture of winter attire and rain-gear, participants started at Oxford United Methodist Church (UMC) on E. Burdick St. and had their choice of two routes ? a 10-kilometer (6.2 […]

Many voices, one choir

Oxford’s school choirs united Oct. 23 for a one-of-a-kind concert entitled ‘Changing Seasons,? which involved about 260 students. Singers from the high school and middle school masterfully performed 26 songs during two 55-minute shows held back-to-back at the OHS Performing Arts Center. Audiences were treated to a diverse musical menu that included something to suit […]

The LO Down

The leaves are turning colors and piling up on the ground. The air has stiffened. The sun sets at about 1:30 in the afternoon. Ok, maybe not that early. But the point is that the change in seasons is here, and at The Review, where we’re constantly striving to give you more, you might have […]

My Way

A man comes to town offering better roads and less traffic congestion. The people rejoice! There’s dancing in the streets! Wine, women and song abound! During the revelry, the man says there’s one catch ? to accomplish all this, we need to enact five new local taxes on you. The joyful people quickly become an […]