Margaret Hayes Ballantyne Von Steeg passed away suddenly on April 18, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. She was 79. Margaret was with her children Jamie and Lesley. Originally from Detroit, born in 1938 to parents James & Dorothy Ballantyne. Margaret spent most of her years in Oxford, enjoying family, friends, neighbors and the beautiful sights of […]
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD COUNTY OF OAKLAND MICHIGAN SYNOPSIS Of the Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Oxford Board of Trustees held on April 11, 2018 at the Oxford Township Hall Meeting Room. PRESENT: Supervisor Dunn, Clerk Wright, Treasurer Ferrari, Trustee Curtis, Trustee Durr, Trustee Nichols, Trustee Payne ABSENT: None The following actions were […]
By Megan Clapsaddle T.O.R.C. Student Team Member Over the weekend, Oxford High School’s FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team, Team 2137 T.O.R.C. (The Oxford RoboCats), competed at the FRC Michigan State Championship at Saginaw Valley State University. There T.O.R.C. finished as one of the five teams to win the prestigious Chairman’s Award. “I am especially proud […]
A total of 19 fourth-grade teams representing Oxford’s elementary schools competed in Battle of the Books on April 10 at the Oxford High School Performing Arts Center. The fourth-graders read five books on their own time in preparation for the Battle. Competition was fierce this year as three teams were tied after the initial round […]
When we turn on the television or read the paper or have dinner with friends, we often discuss the “issues” of today championed by President Trump: the great rising stock market, the growing economy, the largest tax cut in our lifetime. We can agree or disagree on those issues, but we should not forget the […]
The Oxford Public Library Friends (OPLF) will conduct a book sale from Wednesday, April 18 through Saturday, April 21. On April 18, there will be a special preview for OPLF members only from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Folks can join the group that night. The sale will open to the general public on April 19 […]
The varsity Lady Wildcat softball team is up to bat for another season. With 12 players (eight returning), Head Coach Kenny Allen said the team has a “good mix” of upper- and lower-classmen. “It will be fun to watch the older girls start to lead our younger girls and (to) watch (the younger girls) get […]
The Oxford High School Varsity Baseball team went 2-1 last week. After securing wins against Everest Academy and Almont earlier in the week, the Cats stumbled and fell to Bloomfield Hills with a 9-1 score on April 13. This loss contrasted with the team’s solid 9-1 win against Everest Academy the day before. After posting […]
The Oxford High School varsity girls soccer team booted Avondale to the sidelines 5-0 Thursday night on the home field. Goals were scored by Mackenzie Methner (2), Anne Culver, Kayla Doslak and Alexandria Drypus. Assists were credited to Culver, Megan Bouren and Doslask. “The ladies played a good game, keeping control most of both halves,” […]
The Lakeville Cemetery Auxiliary will conduct its spring spaghetti dinner fund-raiser on Thursday, April 19 at 1447 Milmine in Lakeville. There will be two seatings at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Dinner is $8 for adults, $4 for kids ages 6-12 and free for kids age 5 and under. Carry-outs will be available. There will […]