The Oxford soccer team opened up their week with a 3-1 win over Davison August 28. Paul Ebenhoeh scored to tie the game with five minutes remaining in the first half. In the second half, Zac Wasylyna scored on a pass from David Kourtijan. Kourtijan returned later to score the final goal of the game […]
After a touching dedication of the new high school gymnasium to Oxford Coach Ian Smith, the Wildcat Girls Varsity Basketball Team suffered a depressing 40-35 loss to Rochester. The Lady Wildcats opened their Oxford Ian Smith Invitational strong with a five point lead over Rochester at the end of the first period. The ladies lost […]
Every now and then, there are people who encounter a moment when they know their lives need to change. For Leitha and Ernest Travis, of Oxford, that moment came after they each experienced a difficult health hurdle. Leitha, 89, experienced a slight stroke almost a year ago and Ernest, 88, is living with diabetes and […]
Oxford native Megan McTaggert never expected to be a part of the bright lights of the fashion industry. In fact, the 20-year-old Oxford graduate has dreams of becoming a gym teacher in a small town. But with the click of a mouse, McTaggert was propelled at the speed of e-mail into the world of celebrity […]
Several residents along Pontiac and Dennison streets were struck in the early morning hours of August 23 by an unknown assailant breaking into unlocked vehicles. Six households filed reports with the Oxford Police Department in connection with the incident. A timeline based on the reports shows that the crime spree took place between 1 a.m. […]
Oxford Middle Schooler Marissa Manzella, 12, was pretty cool when talking about the most recent award she won: ‘I was pretty happy, pretty satisfied I got it,? she said. ‘When they called my name, I didn’t know what to say. It’s hard to explain – I was excited.? Manzella was named the winner of the […]
Once again, the Wildcat runners are ready to go the distance. The Oxford Cross Country teams are ready to hit the road and compete for their eighth league championship this year. With more than 40 kids total this year, Coach Ray Sutherland is pretty confident he has the talent to maintain the top position. ‘Our […]
A new gymnasium. A fresh, new team. A new season. A new chance. The Oxford Girls Varsity Basketball team is working hard to start their first season in their new high school off with a bang. The 14 member team is returning only six members (five seniors and one junior), but the ladies are confident […]
While most of the fall varsity teams are just getting started, the Oxford Varsity Golf team is well into it’s season. – and a rocky season at that. The 10 member varsity team has already completed two tournaments and two dual-meets since August 13. To date, the team stands 0-2 in duals and placed in […]
Things may be a bit topsy-turvy for the Oxford Wildcat Varsity Soccer Team – but don’t let a lopsided schedule of away and home games fool you, these guys are ready and roaring to go. With 11 returning players on a team of 16 (five seniors, five juniors and six sophomores), the Wildcat soccer team’s […]