Lee James Hershman, 57

Lee James Hershman, 57

An avid outdoors enthusiast, devoted husband and loving father, Lee James Hershman, a resident of Oxford, and formerly of Green Bay Wisconsin passed away on September 11, 2023. He was born March 4, 1966 the son of Gerald Hershman and Peggy (Stoehr) Millhiser in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He graduated from Premontre High School in Green […]

Oxford defeats Lake Orion 1-0 in stellar soccer game

Oxford defeats Lake Orion 1-0 in stellar soccer game

By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — There are no easy games when it comes to Lake Orion taking on Oxford on the soccer pitch. The Lake Orion varsity boys soccer team played well above their record when they faced the Wildcats on Wednesday, losing 1-0 in a fierce back-and-forth physical matchup between the […]

Shelby Says: Life is a mystery

I’ve recently been obsessed with a free, online, daily game called Murdle. It’s a daily mystery puzzle, and anyone who knows me knows I love mystery. As a kid, my favorite cartoon was Scooby Doo. I’ve dressed up for Halloween as both Velma and Daphne multiple times. I saw both the live action movies in […]

Scarecrow Festival will bring fun times in downtown Oxford

Scarecrow Festival will bring fun times in downtown Oxford

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD — The Oxford Downtown Development Authority is hosting their annual Scarecrow Festival and Monster Mash 5k on Oct. 1 in downtown Oxford. “The nice thing is we’re doing it throughout the whole downtown, so families are going to be able to find something to do in every part of […]

Oxford Schools launches Parent University for the 2023-2024 school year

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. — Parent University is a series of workshops, seminars, talks and resources in Oxford Community Schools to help parents tackle things from bullying, cyber safety, understanding math and much more. “We launched it this school year, but really the work started, the vision started, right before the pandemic […]

Oxford Village to plant trees in Scripter Park

The Oxford Village Council is moving forward with plans to plant four trees in Scripter Park. This project has been in the works for some time now with the village at one point working with students at Oxford High School who, last year, expressed interest in working with the village to also add a memorial […]

Village council rejects second reading of mobile food establishment ordinance

Ordinance expected to be reworked and presented at next meeting By Megan Kelley Staff Writer OXFORD — During its meeting on Sept. 12, the Oxford Village Council did not approve the second and final reading of the proposed mobile food establishment ordinance, instead voting unanimously for the ordinance to be reworked and presented again at […]

Thieves steal church banner meant to convey acceptance, inclusivity

Thieves steal church banner meant to convey acceptance, inclusivity

By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD — For the members of Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ, inviting everyone, from every background, into their church is the cornerstone of who they are. All are welcome. All are accepted. But unknown thieves attempted to desecrate that mantra when they cut and stole a banner that church […]

Wolves spoil Wildcat football homecoming 39-13

Wolves spoil Wildcat football homecoming 39-13

By Wendi Reardon Price Sports Writer OXFORD — Clarkston Varsity Football took down OAA Red foe the Wildcats last Friday during Oxford’s Homecoming game, 39-13. The Wildcats took the lead with five minutes to go in the first quarter off a 6-yard touchdown pass from sophomore Jack Hendrix to senior Brody Moore. The PAT from […]

Wildcat soccer teams takes down the Wolves, 2-1, in rivalry game

Wildcat soccer teams takes down the Wolves, 2-1, in rivalry game

By Wendi Reardon Price Sports Writer OXFORD — Oxford High School students raced onto the field in excitement last Thursday night and celebrated with their friends and classmates on the boys varsity soccer team. The Wildcats, ranked No. 4 in the state by Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association at the time of the game, […]