Dracula caught driving drunk Patrons at an Oxford restaurant called the Oakland County Sheriff’s Oxford substation around midnight on Oct. 28 to report a possible assault. With Halloween drawing nearer, the accused was reportedly dressed as Dracula. While a deputy was driving to the establishment on Lapeer Rd., she observed a black Dodge Ram pull […]
A controversial Verizon cell tower cleared the final two hurdles in the municipal approval process following nearly two-and-a-half hours of discussion at the Oct. 15 Addison Township Board meeting. In successive 6-1 votes, township officials approved Verizon’s site plan and the land lease agreement for the tower, a monopole structure. The tower will stand 199ft. […]
Shortly after the Addison Township Board voted in favor of the controversial Verizon monopole that will be erected across the road from Kingsbury Country Day School, Phillip Maxwell, the attorney representing the school, spoke during public comment at the Oct. 15 meeting to inform officials that the school will be filing a lawsuit against the […]
It’s easier to get out in the working world when you have competitive skills coupled with a little experience. That’s what Extraordinary Ventures of Michigan, located in Legacy 925, aims to make possible for adults living on the autism spectrum. The nonprofit gives its employees jobs that save other businesses’ time, such as laundry services, […]
On top of the opportunities given to students through Oxford Crossroads Day School and Oxford Bridges High School, Oxford Schools is partnering with another organization to lend a helping hand to students who are at risk of dropping out. Graduation Alliance, a company that focuses on helping at-risk students finish high school at their own […]
The regular season came to an end on Oct. 17 for Oxford’s long distance runners at the OAA red division championship meet. Finishing the season strong, the Wildcats made a solid showing at the race. The boys started off the meet with a 5,000-meter race, during which a few Wildcats finished near the front. Rounding […]
Oxford’s boys ended the soccer season with a tough 3-0 loss to Rochester Adams in the team’s first game of district play. The Wildcats took the loss on their home field, making a rather bittersweet end to the season for the team’s eight seniors. Head Coach John Thaler took to Twitter to bid farewell to […]
She tells her staff that she’ll never ask them to do something in the kitchen she hasn’t done herself. Because of the work she and her team have done in food service for Oxford Schools, Karen Bissett was named the Student Nutrition Association of Michigan’s (SNAM) Director of the Year. Bissett has been Oxford’s nutrition […]
Oxford’s swimmers ended their regular season on Oct. 16 by defeating Royal Oak 119-67. Not only did the Wildcats secure a victory, they claimed first in every event during the meet. The win was particularly meaningful for the team’s seniors, who swam at home for the last time as Wildcats. In the 200 Medley Relay, […]
In their last tournament of the season, Oxford’s volleyball team took second-place accolades by triumphing over many of the teams present. Head Coach Brian Kim said the placement made for a “strong” finish for the ladies. In the first round of the tournament, Oxford went 3-1. The Wildcats overcame Country Day 2-0 with scores of […]