Earlier in the month four Oxford High School wrestlers represented Wildcat Nation at the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Individual State Tournament. Over 1,100 wrestlers grappled that weekend away at Ford Field. OHS wrestlers Senior Captain Jack Smith (160 lbs), Senior Sal Vackaro (152 lbs.), Junior Koen Eberhard (103 lbs.) and Freshman Luke Johonson […]
Kayla Casper finished off her senior season with two big wins against Lake Orion and Brandon High School. She shot 50% from the floor for 13 points against the Dragons and recorded five rebounds. Against the Brandon Black Hawks, she had 11 points and 11 rebounds. She will be be sorely missed next season! — […]
Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know. You’ve all read the book of Mice and Men. But, have you read the one about dogs and cats? Over the years I have been pretty up front about canines and felines. Dogs are great to have and cats are okay. Before you cat lovers sharpen your pencils, put away […]
By Don Rush Members of the community and the Oxford Community School Board spent four hours together Monday night for a special board meeting. The meeting included a two-hour closed meeting discussion of the board. Of note from the meeting came from the Unscheduled Audience Participation agenda item at the meeting’s end. For about an […]
This is our 101st week of reporting local COVID numbers. Our area saw a decrease in recent cases and only a slight increase in total cases. COVID-related deaths stayed at 62. According to numbers provided by the county, last week we reported there were a total of 6,157 cases from Leonard, west to Oxford. This […]
By Don Rush On a cold, drizzly and somewhat icy March morning last week, about 100 folks warmed up for the fifth annual Oxford Chamber of Commerce State of the Community and Leadership awards program. Breakfast was served, speeches given and awards presented on March 7 at Independence Village, just north of Oxford Village in […]
By Don Rush It’s mid March and in the Oxford community that means one thing: time to tap the maple trees. We put out an alert on social media for local families who make maple syrup and received about 20 responses naming individuals, families and businesses who make the deliciously sweet syrup. We decided to […]
Well, since it is officially half over, I’m here to say #MustacheMarch is in full swing. For those who took the plunge, shaved off their beards, or waxed their ‘staches, thank you! As I reported last week here in the land of Don’t Rush Me, I shaved my beard for the MustacheMarch madness. You’ll be […]
Dennis M. Schmedlen, age 75, entered into eternal life Saturday morning, March 12, 2022, at his home, lovingly surrounded by family. Dennis was born November 1, 1946, in Holly, Michigan, the son of Earl Eugene Schmedlen and Rhoda Taylor. He graduated from Oxford High School in 1964, where he was a member of the varsity […]
Students on Friday at Clear Lake School were happy to express themselves and to show their smiles. Starting on Feb. 28 Oxford Community Schools lifted the district’s mask mandate. For the story click here. Photo by D. Rush