By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — Unknown persons have cut down trees and created dirt mounds, among other acts of vandalism, in two areas in Powell Lake Township Park in an attempt to create what appears to be an area for bicycle stunts. And it’s costing Oxford Township employees time and productivity […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — Students at Clear Lake Elementary School played catch with a robot, met a blue-tongued skink, experimented with polymers and more during the school’s STEM night. The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum brought over 20 STEM-related activities for kids to enjoy on March 7 courtesy of Clear Lake’s […]
By Eric Hamp Michigan Press Association President, Publisher & Editor Houghton Lake Resorter/Crawford County Avalanche Freedom of the press is important to those who have chosen to be journalists and serve as the peoples’ watchdogs in America for almost 250 years. Many feel that the First Amendment is in peril. Trust in the media has […]
LANSING — Fourth graders at Leonard Elementary visited the Michigan State Capitol building in Lansing last week. The visit connects the third and fourth grade curriculum about the three branches of government – executive, legislative and judicial – and Michigan’s history. The trip gave the 35 students who went a firsthand look at what they […]
Oxford Public Library has several activities for readers of all ages By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — March is National Reading Month, a time to celebrate the joy of reading and encourage people of all ages to engage with books, and for kids it is especially important to foster a love of […]
Program could create ‘attainable’ housing By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council discussed using the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Brownfield program in developing the south Washington Triangle property during its meeting on March 11. The south Washington Triangle, a name given for the triangular-shaped piece […]
A ‘symbol for girls wrestling,’ coach says By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — Junior Cheyenne Frank immortalized herself in Oxford High School’s history books on March 1 by becoming the school’s first female individual state champion in wrestling. It was Frank’s 100th career win, and Oxford’s first individual state champion since 2012, […]
Three bowlers compete in singles championship By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com ALLEN PARK — Oxford’s boys varsity bowling team finished 10th in division one while competing for a state championship in Allen Park on Feb. 28 and March 1. The Wildcats bowled two team games and eight baker games, with the top eight teams […]
SWARTZ CREEK — The Oxford High School varsity girls basketball team lost 36-33 to Davison in the MHSAA District 26 semifinal on March 5 at Swartz Creek High School. The Wildcats end the season with an 8-15 overall record and a 2-8 record in the Oakland Activities Association Red Division, the OAA’s highest division. The […]
East Lansing — The MSU Block & Bridle Club and The College of Agriculture & Natural Resources have chosen long-time Farm Bureau leaders Jackie and LC Scramlin for the Honored Guest Award for 2025 to be presented at the annual banquet on March 22. This award is given to individuals who have made a great […]