Halloween is the time for tales of things that go bump in the night, but for some Oxford residents nocturnal knockings happen all year long. Residents of the apartment building at the corner of Pontiac and W. Burdick streets often hear the pitter-patter of little feet on the entry stairs after midnight. ‘The building used […]
Amanda Burke will be 18-years-old in November and she’s already living out a lifelong fantasy by playing ‘Belle? in Beauty and the Beast. ‘Belle is an awesome part to play,? said Burke. ‘It’s always been my dream role.? As a home school student, Burke has been involved with five theater groups, performing in 15 productions […]
A reported 230 students were not in attendance Friday at Oxford Middle School due to an unidentified illness that swept the building last week. The massive attendance drop began on Thursday, Oct. 14 with a reported 170 absences, or 17 percent of the school’s student population. Officials said the rash of absences was because students […]
On Nov. 2, the Oxford Wildcat icers will open their 2004-05 season under the direction of retired professional hockey player, Dave Hague. As a former A-league hockey player for St. Louis, Hague’s professional perspective should give the team both insight and advantage on the ice. Hague, a Lake Orion native, joined the A-league straight from […]
Without the help of three local women, an Addison resident named Carl feared he would not make it through the winter. The 58-year old Vietnam veteran, plagued by symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis, is nearly blind and has spent the past two winters without heat, phone service and electricity. He lives off a meager monthly income […]
The Oxford Wildcats have been a force to be reckoned with in the Flint Metro League for more than 15 years. But soon that may come to an end. FML officials said the name may change, but the league’s composition (i.e. its member school districts) will stay the same. ‘We like the FML attachment,? said […]
As part of a grant received in May from the Governor’s Council, Clear Lake Elementary hosted a ‘Safe Walk to School Day? Oct. 12 for more than 200 students and parents. Clear Lake Principal James Schwarz said raising public awareness about physical fitness and student safety is one of the $3,000 community grant’s primary objectives. […]
Brandon Twp. – Since 2001 Brandon Township lost more than a quarter of a million dollars in state revenue and because of those cuts township office staff will have to scrimp on daily working materials. ‘Tell me that’s not devastating,? said Ron Lapp, township supervisor. ‘We’re not going to shut down operations, but we are […]
Ortonville – One of the first major decisions to make as a parent is to filter through the day care daze. Who will care for your toddler as if he/she is their own child? Who will sing to him, tie his shoe, snuggle on mittens, or allow him to choose that favorite nap time book? […]
Brandon Twp – Ortonville will not go it alone when the time comes to work for a new Main Street. It’s a community project and the township was proud to receive the twin Main Street Certificate of Recognition, presented by Village Manager Paul Zelenak on Oct. 11. On behalf of the township, Supervisor Ron Lapp […]