Congratulations to Joan Halsted, the manager of the Oxford McDonald’s, for winning her second Ray Kroc award in January. Halsted, of Lapeer, has managed the McDonald’s at 280 N. Washington St. for the last 25 years, but has been an employee of fast food restaurant chain for almost 32 years. Halsted began working at a […]
Addison Township officials agreed Feb. 20 on the language for an eight-year, 3.5-mill property tax renewal to maintain the current staffing level at Addison’s Oakland County Sheriff’s substation. So as not to confuse voters, the township’s two expired police millages are being combined into one proposal to vote on in the August 8 election. Voters […]
After numerous debates on who would foot the bill for an ‘equestrian-friendly? side trail on the Polly Ann Trail in the Village of Leonard, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has assured residents they will not have to pay. At the Addison Township board meeting last Monday, trustee Ed Brakefield read an e-mail from […]
After a long, and not very snowy winter, the Oxford-Brandon Varsity Girls Ski Team ended their season with at least one skiier participating at the state meet. Oxford High School senior Karen Offer qualified for Monday’s state meet at Boyne Highlands after placing in the top 10 in last week’s regionals at Mt. Holly. Cheered […]
Members of the Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce got to learn first hand how to realize their personal strengths and how to reach them at their meeting last Thursday. Motivational speaker Tim McCarter developed the program Show Me Quick! in 1994 which covers organizational performance, success strategies and career counseling for those seeking to ‘find […]
The Oxford High School Varsity Bowling Club wrapped-up their first season Feb. 19 and ended up with three wins and seven losses. The team’s last match, held in Waterford, proved to be an exciting game, according to Coach J.R. Lafnear. Oxford’s team won twice over their rival, Lake Orion, which Lafnear said was the highlight […]
The trend of Oxford Athletic teams getting younger this spring continued with the boys and girls track teams as Track Head Coach Andrew McDonald saw his largest freshman class enter into the program. Overall, 27 freshman entered the track program, 14 for the boys and 13 for the girls. For the freshman girls, the departing […]
There is one word that can be used to describe the 2009 Varsity softball squad: dedicated. After finishing 6-10 in Flint Metro League Conference last season, it was time for a change at the coaching position. Out went Sue Roeher, and in came former head Volleyball Coach Kristi McDevitt. She is looking to bring a […]
The 2009 Oxford Varsity Wildcat Baseball team is returns to the field this year after proving yet again what kind of powerhouse they are in the Flint Metro League following their district title last year. The Wildcats look to reload, starting with the addition of new Head Coach Jeff Willis, who takes over a very […]
This spring, the Wildcat Varsity Lacrosse team is looking to bring a new approach to this season after an inaugural season where they went 2-10. That team only had two players with experience. This year’s team returning players have more experience and have brought a new dedication and focus in practice. Head Lacrosse Coach Brian […]