Gallery owner shares her natural side

Usually, Margot VanHorn is the one exhibiting other artist’s work at her gallery in downtown Oxford. But now, her personal work will be featured in two art shows in Birmingham. From Oct. 18-20, three of VanHorn’s acrylic paintings will be on display at the Birmingham Community House for their Our Town All-Media Show and Sale. […]

Brandon boys track earns three medals at New Lothrop Relays

Despite finishing eighth out of 11 teams at the New Lothrop Relays April 17, Brandon’s boys track teams had success in a number of events. The Blackhawks earned three medals at the relays by finishing in the top three in a particular event. North Branch won the relays with 72 points, while Richmond finished second […]

Martians split twin bill against New Lothrop

In their first action back from Easter break, the Martians had to settle for a split decision against a Genesee Area Conference foe. The Martians dropped the first game of a twin bill against host New Lothrop April 19, losing to the Hornets 4-3 before rallying to win the second game 9-4. In the first […]

Teacher’s oil painting wins ribbon

After his father died, Oxford resident Sam Wiscombe needed something that would become his ‘therapy? through the hard time. He ended up falling into something he’s very passionate about, and something that brings joy to others ? oil painting. Wiscombe, a language arts teacher at Oxford Middle School, recently placed 3rd in the Orion Art […]

See how they run!

Lakeville kindergartners Harley June (from left), Justin Sisson and Madeline Lukens race around the field during the Oct. 5 PTO Fund Run.

Goodrich track sweeps Hamady, LakeVille in meet

It was a good day for both the Goodrich boys and girls track teams in an April 20 meet at LakeVille. The girls team defeated Hamady 85-32 and LakeVille 75-59, while the boys team routed LakeVille 99-37 and Hamady 28.5. The Martian girls took first place in eight events on their way to the win. […]

Spikers still #1 in Flint Metro

Last weekend, the Oxford Varsity volleyball team hosted their invitational where 16 teams battled it out to the finish. In pool play, Oxford defeated Avondale, Troy, Bloomfield Hills Lahser, Almont and Elkton Pigeon Bay Port before losing to Birmingham Marian. The Wildcats emerged out of pool play second behind Marian to advance to the semi-finals […]

Equestrians place 3rd in state

By Liz Shepard After four days of competition, the Oxford High School Equestrian Team earned a third place finish at the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association’s State Championship. ‘The competition was extremely tough and it was an exhausting weekend,? said coach Dee Shepard. ‘The kids, everyone, worked very hard.? Earning 234 points, Oxford came in behind […]

Brandon girls track takes fifth at New Lothrop Relays

Before heading back from Easter break, the Brandon girls track team held their own at the New Lothrop Relays April 17. The Blackhawks finished fifth out of 10 teams at the relays, earning 54 points. Valley Lutheran took the meet with 82 points, while Armada finished second with 70 and New Lothrop third with 60. […]