Icers lose first place showdown

There were two things that were cold on Saturday, Jan. 9. The weather and the Oxford Varsity Hockey team’s first period against Fenton. The Wildcats surrendered four early goals and weren’t able to mount a comeback in the battle for first place in the Flint Metro League. The Wildcat’s lost 4-1. Fenton used some lucky […]

Bowlers slay Dragons

The Varsity Bowling teams got a dose of Dragons this past week. On Saturday, Jan. 9 they bowled against Swartz Creek, one of the top teams in the Flint Metro League. Both teams were able to walk away with victories, but the Varsity Girls got had a more difficult time than the boys disposing the […]

Voters elect 3 school trustees

The ballots are in after the May 3 school board election. The results came in about 11:05 p.m. on May 3. The elected members are: Stephen J. Hyer and Ronald D. Sullivan for the four-year term. Barry Bomier takes the two-year seat. Hyer received 1,426 votes, Sullivan received 1,455 votes and Bomier received 881 votes. […]

Exchange students at home

By Chelsea Belanger Staff Writer Many teens dream of the opportunity to travel to another country and experience the differences in culture. For three students at Goodrich High School, that dream became a reality this school year. Nia Khachapuridze, 16, is from Georgia, a small country near Russia’between the Black and Caspian seas. Anna Babl […]

New Italian restaurant brings Italy closer to home

Many Clarkston area residents may remember Giacomo’s. Now, a new restaurant stands in its place ? Lorenzo’s Italian Cuisine. Lorenzo’s opened their doors on April 20, and owner Lorenzo Myftiu is thrilled about the vast amount of support. ‘I love Clarkston,? said Myftiu. ‘Everyone in the area is so nice and supportive. ‘Fred Ritter was […]

OHS students make BPA state finals

It is never to early to start practicing the skills needed for job placement in the competitive world of business. Nine Oxford High School students put those skills to the test when they competed in the Business Professionals of America (BPA) regional competition at Baker College in Flint on Saturday, Jan. 9. When the event […]

OHS student charged with assaulting a teacher

An Oxford High School student was placed under arrest after he allegedly physically assaulted a teacher Jan. 13. The 17-year-old male special education student from Lapeer was arraigned as an adult in Rochester Hills 52-3 District Court on the misdemeanor charge of assault and battery. According to Oakland County Sheriff Deputy John Neph’s report, the […]

Congress nominates Alex Pollack for West Point

Among the 31 Mid-Michigan students that United States Congressman Mike Rogers nominated last week for consideration to four military academies, one was selected from Oxford High School. Senior Alex Pollack, the son of Richard and Brooksie Pollack of Ortonville, was nominated for the United States Military Academy at West Point. ‘We are very proud and […]

Cheer team opens FML season in 3rd

On a night full of emotion and heavy hearts, the Wildcat Varsity Cheer team pulled together and delivered a solid third place effort in the opening meet of the Flint Metro League on Wednesday, Jan. 13. In a true act of sportsmanship, all 10 teams lit candles and held a moment of silence in honor […]

Grapplers take 3rd at Rockford Invite

Another weekend invite equals another solid showing by the Wildcat Varsity Wrestling team. The grapplers took their wrestling prowess and drove three hours to the Rockford Invitational in Grand Rapids, where they finished third, one point behind second place Rockford and seven-and-a-half points behind Invite winner Hesperia. ‘Great wrestling…Hesperia is very tough and so is […]