By Teddy Rydquist Leader Sports Writer Putting finishing touches on strong seasons, the Oxford Wildcats cross country teams competed in a Michigan High School Athletic Association Regional Meet at Goodells County Park on Oct. 26. Totaling 132 points, the boys’ team finished fifth among 16 schools. Qualifying for the MHSAA State Meet on Nov. 2, […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Sports Writer Competing in a quad at West Bloomfield High School on Oct. 29, the Oxford Wildcats volleyball team built some momentum for the postseason by sweeping their three opponents. Wrapping up their regular season at 26-17-2, Oxford begins Michigan High School Athletic Association district play tonight (Nov. 6) vs. Waterford […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Sports Writer A rare opportunity for the girls to compete on the Oxford High School floor, the Oxford Middle School seventh and eighth grade Blue and Gold girls’ basketball teams rounded out their seasons by facing each other on Wednesday, Oct. 30. In the first game of the evening, the Blue […]
Halloween is Thursday, Oct. 31, so watch out for all those little ghosts, ghouls and goblins as they go door-to-door collecting candy. In Oxford Village and Township, the official trick-or-treating time begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 7:30 p.m. Both of Oxford’s fire stations will serve free doughnuts and apple cider from 7 to […]
On Wednesday, October 23, 2019, Bob Hubbard, father of four wonderful daughters, grandpa to two adorable granddaughters and the best husband in the world passed away at age 71. Bob was preceded in death by his father, John, and mother, Virginia. He is survived by wife, Kathy of 39 years November 8th, his four daughters, […]
Marvin M. Vanderver, of Oxford, passed away on Oct. 24, 2019. He was 74. Marvin is the beloved husband of Linda for 42 years; loving father of Dawn (Richard) Solt, Todd Vanderver, Craig (Cheri) Vanderver, T.J. (Lisa) Sanchez and Mark Sanchez; loving grandfather of Richard, Brittany, Ryan and Vanessa; and dear great grandfather of 7. […]
Alice L. Marsh, a longtime Oxford resident, passed away on Oct. 14, 2019. She was 87. She was born in Imlay City on Jan. 18, 1932 and came to Oxford as a teenager. Marsh was preceded in death by her husband Ken Marsh. The two married on Oct. 3, 1948 and enjoyed life together until […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Sports Writer In their final game of the 2019 season, the Oxford Wildcats varsity football team traveled to Oak Park to battle the Knights on Oct. 25. Falling behind 15-0 in the first quarter, Oxford had a difficult time in the brisk conditions and ended up losing 35-7. Scoring twice and […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Sports Writer Rounding out league play, the Oxford Wildcat volleyball team traveled to Beverly Hills and dispatched the Groves Falcons in four-sets on Oct. 17. Winning the first set, 25-22, Oxford pulled away in the second set, 25-18. After the Falcons took set number three, 25-23, the Wildcats sealed the deal […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Sports Writer While the Oxford Wildcats boys’ tennis team wrapped up their season in Michigan High School Athletic Association district play at Clarkston High School on Oct. 10, head coach Ryan Ruzziconi’s group received plenty of recognition in the postseason award voting. Compiling a team grade point average of over 3.7, […]