Longtime Review Editor Elaine Stieb occasionally passed on interesting and humorous items she received from our neighbor Kathy at State Farm. In light of this weekend’s holiday, I found this e-mail from Kathy particularly relevant. See if you remember any of these: My mother taught me to appreciate a job well done: ‘If you’re going […]
When Walter Studinger was 6-years-old he knew right away he was destined to be a leader in the classroom and on the basektball court, thanks to mentors like Jim Koenigbauer and Brian Clark. ‘They were two of the best coaches I’ve ever had, even though they were grade school coaches for me,? he said. ‘It […]
Even though she’s been in the country for 18 years, Oxford resident Tina Buchert said she did feel different when she officially became a citizen of the United States last Monday. ‘I think it makes us feel more at home and included,? she said. ‘It’s exciting.? Buchert is originally from Germany and moved to the […]
Congratulations to three Oxford Middle School students for their performance at the You Be the Chemist Challenge (YBTCC) held in Midland last Saturday. OMS eighth-graders T.J. Bearse, Alyssa Lopez and Mark Schonfeld competed against 24 other students from 12 different school districts in Michigan. The three were chosen to represent Oxford at the state level […]
Lake Orion Schools Superintendent Christine Lehman described them as ‘shining stars in Lake Orion.? ‘As they leave Lake Orion and Lake Orion schools, they are leaving them a little better,? she said of the individuals honored in last week’s Orion Area Youth Assistance (OAYA) Youth Recognition Awards. Over 90 members of Lake Orion youth were […]
For the first time since opening day, the Dragons found themselves on the losing end, falling 14-2 to visiting Farmington on Monday in a game that was a bit closer than the final score indicated. Against Falcon ace Burny Mitchem, Lake Orion snuck across a pair of unearned runs in the first inning. Farmington responded […]
Congratulations to the 19 Oxford elementary students who participated in the Southeast Michigan Regional Mathematics Pentathlon Tournament held at Oxford Middle School on Saturday. Division III teams comprised of fourth and fifth-graders from Lakeville and Oxford Elementary schools spent eight hours competing against hundreds of other students from around southeast Michigan. The Mathematics Pentathlon Tournament […]
Solid team defense paved the way for the Lake Orion softball team on Monday, and the end result was a sweep of Andover. The Dragons took the first game 6-2, and went to extra innings to get the second win 2-1. ‘This was a very good experience playing extra innings,? Dragon Coach Denny Davis said. […]
Congratulations to Oxford High School senior Sarah Tomaka who was awarded with the Congressional Medal of Merit May 5. Michigan State Representative Mike Rogers awarded 40 students from District #8 at the state capitol in Lansing. Each student selected has demonstrated exemplary citizenship and academic excellence throughout their high school careers. Tomaka, 17, was nominated […]
Last Thursday, Oxford Bank employees donated a total of $1,400 to two very deserving charities. Using money raised through the bank’s ‘Dress Down for Charity? program, Oxford Bank employees voted to donate $700 to the Oakland Pet Fund and $700 to Clarkston SCAMP. The ‘Dress Down? program allows bank employees the opportunity to donate at […]