The artwork of 20 students from Lakeville, Leonard, and Daniel Axford elementaries, as well as some from Oxford Middle School, has been chosen to adorn the walls of the Orion Art Center. ‘These students had excellent outcomes with their projects and (are) representative of students in (all three) schools,? said Linda Dzurka, art teacher for […]
Oxford School District Superintendent Virginia Brennen-Kyro is considering changing jobs, but said she has mixed feelings about the potential move. Brennen-Kyro is looking to replace retiring Novi School District Superintendent Dr. Emmett Lippe. As one of three finalists for the position, Brennen-Kyro said she is not looking beyond the next phase in the interview process. […]
All season long, Oxford Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Steve Laidlaw has kept saying, ‘The Wildcats are in the game, they just need to close it.? Well, close it they did as the team scored back-to-back victories last week, ending the 0-7 losing streak that has haunted them this season. On Jan. 18 the cagers won […]
After delaying the opening meet because of bad weather, the Oxford-Brandon girls ski team gave Grand Blanc a run for their money on Tuesday, January 18 at Mt. Holly. The Oxford-Brandon girls team dominated the slalom and Giant Slalom beating Grand Blanc 20-60. Oxford Junior Karen Offer took first place in the slalom with a […]
Being judged by more than 2,000 of your peers could be a bit distressing to some people. But for Dorothy Johnston, owner and operator of Johnston Photography in downtown Oxford, being judged by her peers was a winning and confidence-building experience. Last month, two pieces of Johnston’s studio work involving portraits of high school senior […]
At about 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, Dennis Shea, 49, of Oxford, was fatally injured in a single-car accident on Miller Road in Oakland Township. According to a Jan. 18 article in The Daily Oakland Press, Oakland County Sheriff’s personnel reported Shea apparently lost control of his 2004 Chevy van on westbound Miller Road, left […]
Four kids were seen walking the streets of the Oxford Lakes subdivision Jan. 10. No, they weren’t skipping school. There was no school that day due to the inclement weather. But instead of spending their unexpected day off playing video games, watching television or lounging around on the couch, these unselfish kids walked door-to-door in […]
Oxford Junior Varsity Volleyball team remains undefeated after the Richmond Invitational last Saturday, Jan. 14. Going into the semifinal matches 4-0, the team defeated Algonac before defeating Richmond 21-13, and 21-12 in the final match. ‘The girls played amazing,? said Head Coach Dana Millard. ‘This is the best I’ve seen them play so far.? Left […]
Although the Oxford Competitive Cheer Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 15 was a huge success, Oxford Cheerleader Head Coach Kristie Gibson-Marshall said her team fell short on performance. The varsity squad placed sixth out of 10 teams at the invitational. Marshall said because they are such a young team they need to focus on strength training […]
Despite an 0-7 record, the Oxford Wildcats Varsity Boys Basketball team continues to play close games. On Friday, Jan.14 the Cats played a competitive game against Linden, but just couldn’t close the door on their losing streak. They were defeated 63-60. ‘They played a great game, but just couldn’t get it done,? said Head Coach […]