Bank branch to find new life as credit union

By David Fleet Editor of The Citizen GOODRICH – The Oxford Bank branch, 8125 State Road, has closed as of Jan. 31 and was sold to another financial institution. The Burton-based ELGA Credit Union purchased the 2,800-square-foot retail banking facility, which opened in January 2005 as Oxford Bank’s seventh full service branch. “In hindsight the […]

Spaghetti, anyone?

Is there anything better on a cold and dark winter night than a steaming hot plate with a heaping helping of spaghetti? No. That’s why everyone is invited to a spaghetti dinner fund-raiser on Friday, Feb. 10 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. in the Oxford High School cafeteria. Cost is $5 per person and $20 […]

Now, for ice cream!

Cabin fever got you down? Escape the winter blahs! Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ is having an Ice Cream Social for all members of our community on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 2-4 pm. There will be activities for the kids as well as cards and board games for adults. There is no admission fee. […]

Slow down on village streets

I would like to say a few things to the people who cut through the village streets every rush hour to avoid traffic on M-24: 1) Park, Dennison and Pontiac streets were not built as a service drive so that you can avoid traffic. 2) There actually are speed limits and stop signs – might […]

Cagers 1-1 for the week

The Wildcats lost their footing in a game against Seaholm on Feb. 3, ultimately losing 33-45. Ray Luvine led Oxford with 14 points that night. The Wildcats fell to 11-2 and 3-2 in the OAA Blue division. On Jan. 31, the Wildcats took on Groves and won with a 64-59 score. It was that night […]

Lady cagers handle Harrison

The Oxford girls varsity basketball team took on Harrison High at a game held Feb. 2 and came out on top with a 55-46 score. Top-scorers that night were Madelyn Morris with 17, Monae Evans with 16 and Ashley Hershman with eight. Oxford’s girls basketball team is now 3-10 overall. The team is set to […]

Grapplers pin OAA Red title

The Oxford Wildcat wrestling team captured the OAA Red Division title Friday evening, scoring 272.0 team points. The Wildcats sent all 13 wrestlers to the finals, which was a first in Head Coach Paul McDevitt’s storied career. Sophomore Matthew Curtis (103), junior Sergio Borg (135), junior Ryan Miller (140), sophomore Caleb Tabert (145), sophomore Devin […]

Swimmers, divers compete in county tournament

On Friday, Feb. 3 at Waterford Mott, junior Mitchell Mulligan tied for the Wildcats highest finish in school history with 306.80 points and a 7th place finish in the diving portion of the Oakland County tournament. On Saturday, the swimmers who competed earned another two points to go with Mulligan’s 12 points for the team. […]

Cheer team takes 1st in OAA White

Oxford’s varsity cheer team took first place at the Feb. 4 OAA White Division Championship meet with 721 points. The team will finish up the season at a jamboree held Feb. 11 at 9 a.m. against Brandon in the Brandon High gymnasium (1025 S. Ortonville Rd.).  

Public Notice: Oxford Schools

Oxford Community Schools Public Bus, vehicle & Equipment Auction 10 buses (1998-2005 models) of varying sizes and manufacturers One 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee One 2006 Toro zero-turn lawn mower – 72″ deck, model #74269, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 Auction starts at 10am Pre-bid inspections: 8-10am Or call to schedule an appointment to inspect at 248 […]