A heart-warming story of a lovable, red-haired singing orphan is coming to Oxford High School not tomorrow, but next week. From March 25-28, more than 80 students from Oxford schools will perform the award-winning musical ‘Annie.? The musical features the main characters Annie, Miss Hannigan and ‘Daddy? Warbucks. The songs to be performed include ‘Maybe?, […]
It’s been nearly four decades since the last time anyone has walked on the moon as Apollo 17 landed there Dec. 11, 1972 and returned to earth eight days later. While China and India are planning lunar missions, three men and one woman from Oxford are involved with a non-profit global foundation with its sights […]
Citing a need to ease travel to distant schools and to control its own destiny, Oxford High School may soon be switching athletic districts. If all goes according to plan, Oxford could move from the Flint Metro League to the Oakland Activities Association as soon as the 2010-2011 school year. ‘I think the big thing […]
Oxford High School senior Anthony Sottile, bound for Ann Arbor, has received a nomination for a Robert C. Byrd Honors scholarship. The Byrd Honors Scholarship is federally funded and state-administered and is designed ‘to recognize exceptionally able high school seniors who show promise of continued excellence in postsecondary education.? It is named in honor of […]
Four young Oxford wrestlers earned awards for their mat prowess at the Mid-Michigan Wrestling Association League Finals. One award included a league championship at the MMWA level. At the March 15 tournament, the Oxford team competed against 63 teams, scored 22 points and placed 29th overall. In the 13-14-age division, Rocco Borg placed first in […]
A computer game wildly popular among children, teenagers and even adults might soon find its way into the hands of senior citizens in Addison Township. A Nintendo Wii, along with a new computer, television and other upgrades are among the wish-list items contained in a letter requesting the reprogramming of $5,363.59 worth of federal Community […]
Rescuing victims from inaccessible locations is about to get much easier for the Addison Township Fire Department. That’s because on March 16 township trustees approved spending $3,091 to acquire the various materials the fire department will need to conduct such rescues. The equipment is being purchased through Arizona-based American Safety and Rescue. It includes a […]
Readers of the Oxford Leader learned in last week’s issue that Fatty’s Pizzeria will continue offering a discount for Big Three employees, whether they’re current, laid-off or retired. That is certainly good news for those workers who face a nebulous future with the Big Three’s continued financial woes. Despite delicious discounted pizza, the Big Three’s […]
Whenever he’s in Oxford, North Branch’s Ray Brown likes to visit American Legion Post 108 on East Drahner Road. Sometimes it’s for an American Veterans meeting and sometimes to get a hamburger and drink and chat with other veterans. On March 18, he stopped by the post to sign a few autographs with his meal. […]
The Ian Smith Gymnasium at Oxford High School was the place to be March 20 as the school held a deafening recognition assembly to honor students who’ve achieved extracurricular excellence. Accompanied by the OHS band, assistant principal Paul McDevitt recognized various students on sports and other extracurricular teams for their hard work this year. This […]