A local youth reads up on how water affects life on Earth. The Oxford Public Library hosted an opening gala on Friday for ‘Water/Way’s, a traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibit. Photos by C.J. Carnacchio, Oxford Twp. Communications & Grants Manager By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD — The Oxford Public Library hosted the opening gala of […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer WESTLAND — Oxford Varsity Wrestling opened the 2023-2024 with wins in their dual match on Dec. 6. The Wildcats took down host John Glenn, 40-30, and Fordson, 58-15. “We have been talking about what we were looking for opening up at the beginning of the year,” said Ross Wingert, […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. – Oxford students have talent and four high school students want to showcase that talent while raising funds for mental health assistance. The “Oxford’s Got Talent” show will be on Jan. 24 at Oxford High School, and the student-led Mind Matters Company is now accepting entries for the […]
Megan Kelley Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. – At the Oxford Wildcat varsity girls basketball team’s home opener on Thursday, the ladies clinched their first win of the season, defeating the Davison Cardinals 42-34. The win comes on the heels of the team’s first loss against Dakota High School on Dec. 4. “We were really happy. […]
Sheila Burgin, age 87 of Oxford, Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023 in the presence of family members after a brief illness. Born on March 27, 1936 to Stewart and Gertrude Heard in Pontiac, Michigan. She was married in 1953, to James Burgin of Pleasant Gardens, North Carolina, and they went on to […]
Steven Ray Brabo, October 31, 1960 – December 3, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steven Ray Brabo at the age of 63 on December 3, 2023. He is survived by his son, Michael Brabo, and his siblings Linda Wood, Sharon Brabo, and Christal (Douglas) Hatch, along with many […]
Janet Ann Lynch, 80, of Naples, FL, passed away on December 1, 2023. She was born March 23, 1943 in Detroit to the late Barbara and Robert Law. Janet graduated from Berkley High School in 1961. She was an avid reader and enjoyed puzzles, gardening, golfing, tennis, and spending time with family. She was an […]
Charles A. Dodge (Charlie) His yo-yo ran out of string, born 1/14/1933 in Pontiac Mi., passed away 11/14/2023 in Port St. Lucie, FL., where he lived with his beloved wife Jill Fryer Kurkowski Dodge. Survived by his stepchildren: Kristine(David) Mooney Doran, Michael Kurkowski, Vicki(John) Proctor, grandchildern; Michelle(Kevin) Dodge O’Toole, Rachael Dodge, Ryan(Erin) Mooney, Marissa Proctor, […]
Wayne Jay Yax, an avid outdoorsman and longtime resident of Leonard passed away November 30, 2023. He was born February 23, 1933 in Davis, the son of John Albert and Iva Hattie (Green) Yax. Upon graduating from Romeo High School, he joined the United States Army. He was sent to Walter Reed Hospital for medical […]
Wayne Ackley Patterson, 81, of Attica died on December 6, 2023. He was born March 8, 1942 in Leonard, Michigan to parents Dwight and Shirley (Sowles) Patterson. Wayne graduated in 1960 from Almont High School. After which he attended Mott Community College and graduated from Western Michigan University in 1966 with a degree in Engineering. […]