The Oxford varisty boys basketball team suffered their first loss of the season, 72-67, to Notre Dame Prep (10-9) on Feb. 11. Oxford had been 18-0 heading into the game. The Wildcats rebounded with a 66-59 victory over Farmington on Feb. 13. The Wildcats’ final home game was on Tuesday after Oxford Leader press time […]
‘Negligent’ instances is the focus By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — The Oxford Township Board of Trustees voted 7-0 to approve the second reading and adoption of the Oxford Fire Department Cost Recovery Ordinance during its meeting on Feb. 12. And while the intention of the ordinance is to help defray some […]
OXFORD TWP. — Two new Oxford Fire Department firefighters were sworn in during the Oxford Township Board of Trustees meeting on Feb. 12. Fire Chief Matt Majestic administered the oaths of office to Hunter Drake and Isaac Tabert, who will join the department as full-time firefighters/paramedics. “These are the first two of the three of […]
The Oxford Women’s Club announced they will be awarding Oxford area high school graduating seniors at least $1,000 for the club’s scholarship program to continue their education after high school. The club’s 2025 scholarship program invites area seniors to submit an application and tell their story. “Our Club has been supporting local students since 1932. […]
A few months ago one of my team members walked into work wearing the most perfect fuchsia blazer. I was immediately obsessed and told her as much. Since we don’t always work in the same office I thought it would be OK if I bought the blazer myself, but after some digging I discovered it […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor Jnewell@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — The Clear Lake Elementary PTO supports current students at the school but wanted to expand that support this year to those students who were once Clear Lake students and are now of the cusp of graduating from high school. The PTO has started a $500 scholarship […]
Local artist Jeremy Paskell created a hand-painted version of the Oxford Township logo and placed it behind the dais in the board of trustees meeting room last week. The logo was designed by Cole Dienes in 2023. “Paskell’s work looks wonderful and really brightens up the room. Over the last couple years, Paskell has been […]
OXFORD TWP. — The Oxford Fire Department is hosting free monthly CPR classes to help prepare attendees should an emergency situation arise. “Friends, families, neighbors, coworkers, classmates, sports teams, club members, etc. are strongly encouraged to sign up for the free monthly CPR classes happening at Oxford Fire Station #1,” said C.J. Carnacchio, Oxford Township […]
The Oxford Varsity Wrestling team are sending eight Wildcats to the MHSAA Division 1 State Finals at Ford Field next week. The Wildcats qualified five wrestlers during the MHSAA Division 1 Boys Individual Region 1 at Midland on Saturday. Luke Johnson (175) and Gavin Lewis (113) finished as regional champs in their weight classes. Landon […]
OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council voted unanimously on Feb. 11 to award its asbestos removal project to Qualified Abatement for an amount not to exceed $7,980. The project is described as “asbestos abatement of friable and non-friable (asbestos-containing-material) in the former Oxford Township portion of” the building located at 18 and 20 W. Burdick […]