She has directed a one-act comedy about a notorious presidential controversy, but Beth Hubbard is dead serious about career in entertainment. The 21-year-old Oxford resident and senior double major in business and theatre at Alma College directed the play Making the Call, a 1998 play written by Jane Martin, this past weekend at the college. […]
As you may have noticed, this column is now named ‘From A to Zowie? instead of ‘Richard’s Ramblings.? After tossing around a few names and getting suggestions, I felt this new name fit best. Here’s why: One: It’s unique, unlike ‘Richard’s Ramblings?. Google both and you’ll see what I mean. Two: It reflects my column […]
Last year’s Oxford High School Wrestling team finished at 26-4, winning the Flint Metro League and making it to the state semifinals. Their season ended when they lost in the state team dual meets. Think they’re satisfied? Guess again. ‘I think after being in the state semis last year, we won’t settle for anythign less […]
After a disappointing 2007-2008 season where they finished 4-12 in the Flint Metro League and 5-16 overall, there’s only one direction for the Oxford Wildcats Varsity Boys Basketball Team to go. Up. The team looks to improve upon last season, when they finished seventh out of the nine FML teams. If size does matter (and […]
While the Oxford High School Girls Swim and Dive team has enjoyed much success this year, Head Coach Jackie Boswell is taking on a new venture coaching the Boys Swim and Dive team. The boys began their first practice Dec. 1 in preparation for their first meet Jan. 6. This is the first season for […]
Two more pins. That’s the motto this year for the Oxford High School Varsity Bowling Team. It signifies the number of pins the team fell short in qualifying for a run at the state tournament last season. The team finished 4-6 last year but had a run toward the end as they picked up momentum. […]
Last year’s Oxford Varsity Girls? Basketball Team did well, posting a 13-3 Flint Metro League record and going 15-7 overall. They also finished second in the FML and won their first-round district game 35-33 in overtime against Clarkston. Head Coach Al Poynter hopes the girls can build on their success and take things further this […]
Another year for Varsity Competitive Cheerleading at Oxford brings new faces, including one at the top position. Head Coach Shari Russell is in her first season as the coach. Previously, she coached at Warren’s Center Line High School. ‘We have a very young team this season,? she said. Indeed they do. Of the 13 girls […]
If you’re looking for communications services, there’s now another place in town to go. Located at 1510 South Lapeer Road on Oxford’s south side, Prime Wireless has been open for a month is ready to serve wireless and wireline needs. Services offered also include Uverse AT&T cable television, free billing analysis for personal and business […]
A job can take a person to many places. Some might live in Oxford while commuting down to Pontiac or Rochester. For some aspiring for a career in acting, it means pulling up stakes and moving to Southern California. And for some like J’rg Linke, it can mean an even lengthier travel. An engineer working […]