‘Control our own destiny.? ‘Stand on our own two feet.? ‘Autonomy.? ‘Independence.? These are some popular words and phrases among people who support incorporating the Village of Oxford as a city. They make it sound as though we’re rebellious colonists trying to break away from the oppression of a distant empire. Truth is village residents […]
Most people would view having lightning strike on a Friday the 13th as bad luck. But Oxford resident Pam Ziskie, who’s studying to become a Native American shaman (medicine man) doesn’t feel that way at all. ‘Usually, when it hits in your yard it’s a good thing, it’s an omen,? she said. It appears lightning […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Special Writer for The Review It doesn’t matter what war they fought in or what branch they served in, veterans always taken care of each other. No one knows that better than World War II veteran Jack Hall, of Orion Township, and his wife of 24 years, Eva. Thanks to some help […]
They sort the food. They answer the phones. They make donations. They give rides to those in need. They build things. ‘Without you, we could not be,? said John Cass, president of Oxford/Orion FISH. Last week, FISH recognized its outstanding volunteers with its Advocates of the Needy awards during a special luncheon at Kalloway’s Restaurant […]
Watch out world ? here comes Oxford High School’s Class of 2011! Another 285 Wildcat alumni were unleashed Sunday following the commencement ceremony at Oakland University’s O’Rena. Of those, 134 graduated with some form of academic honors. Graduating at the top of the class were Valedictorian Xing Chen and salutatorians Konrad Thaler and Mark Schonfeld. […]
An Oxford Village Police dispatcher resigned Monday during a disciplinary hearing convened because she reported for work June 3 allegedly smelling of alcohol. ‘It’s an unfortunate incident, but we made the proper corrections,? said Police Chief Mike Neymanowski. Bridget Burke, a full-time dispatcher and 11-year veteran of the department, resigned at the ‘beginning of the […]
A 12-year-old male Oxford Middle School student is being investigated by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department in connection with two alleged assaults ? one physical and one sexual ? involving two different female OMS students. According to Sheriff’s Det. Jason Louwaert, who works out of the Oxford Twp. substation, both of these alleged assaults occurred […]
In the world of sports, there’s no doubt it was Oxford High School’s Class of 2011 that restored the Wildcats? fearsome roar and put some teeth back into their bite. This was the class whose wrestling team once again secured district and regional championships, then topped it off by winning the long-sought Division I state […]
A true legend and class act in the world of Wildcat sports addressed Oxford High School’s senior athletes during last week’s Booster awards ceremony. Lee Noftz, who served as Oxford’s very first athletic director from 1970-92, gave a terrific speech about life, competition, priorities and the future. ‘In the future, you’re going to be facing […]
Clare Sheridan is truly an inspiration, not to mention a real sweetheart. For months now, the delightful 90-year-old Oxford resident has been volunteering her time at Clear Lake Elementary. ‘It’s fun to be around young children,? said Sheridan, who was beaming from ear to ear. ‘It’s a lovely school. They’re awful nice kids here.? Every […]