Village PD locates suspect, vehicle in multiple hit-and-run crashes

In less than 24 hours, Oxford Village Police located the vehicle they believe was involved in multiple hit-and-run accidents on Sunday afternoon and a suspect. ‘It came together pretty quick,? said Officer David Churchill. According to Churchill, the vehicle, a blue Ford Taurus made in the late 1990s, was involved in at least two vehicular […]

Student raises $800-plus to help Nicole Burton’s family

In light of the passing of Lakeville Elementary student Nicole ‘Colie? Burton and the many fund-raisers to help the family with funeral expenses, fellow Lakeville student Keegan Wynn wanted to do his part to help. Burton passed away Nov. 8, after a five-year battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Wynn, who is in Cheryl Matas’s second-grade […]

Thankful thoughts of my own

‘Let us, on the day set aside for this purpose, give thanks ot the Ruler of the universe for the strength which He has vouchsafed us to carry on our daily labors and for the hope that lives within us of the coming day when peace and the productive activities of peace shall reign on […]

District lays out conceptual plan for intl. housing

Plans between Oxford Community Schools and Weiming Education Group (WEG) for international student housing are moving forward after a recent trip to China by Superintendent Dr. William Skilling. Skilling who spent a week in China from Nov. 17-24 met with the Weiming executive team to discuss conceptual plans for the International Student Center. ‘We spent […]

Lady Cats outshoot Brandon

The Lady Wildcat cagers kicked off their season with a 30-25 win over Brandon Friday. Oxford started out slow with seven points in the first quarter after going scoreless for the first four minutes of the game. However, by half-time, Oxford held a slim two point lead by holding Brandon to just two points in […]

Skilling talks curriculum with Weiming

While on his recent trip to China, Nov. 17-24, not only did Oxford Schools Superintendent Dr. William Skilling meet with Weiming Education Group (WEG) to discuss the latest plans for the proposed international student housing (see ‘District lays out conceptual plan for intl. housing? in last week’s edition), but he also visited schools and talked […]

District receives Confucius award

Oxford Community Schools (OCS) received praise from the Asia Society after being selected for the ?2013 Confucius Classroom of the Year Award? from The Confucius Institute (Hanban). The award was presented by Vice-Premier of China, Madam Yandong Liu to OCS Superintendent Dr. William Skilling during the 2013 Confucius Institute World Conference in Beijing, China on […]

Hoopsters hunting for league title

Despite starting the season off with a loss against Seaholm High School 39-51 on Dec. 11 and a tough loss against Lake Orion 56-65 on Dec. 13, new Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach Stephan Henning expects great things from this year’s team. ‘Our emphasis this year will be on the defensive side. We will hopefully […]

Lady Cats continue to meet coach’s expectations

As the Lady Wildcats continue with a perfect 5-0 record on the court after defeating the Lakeland Eagles 31-28 on Dec. 12 and the Milford Mustangs 59-46 on Dec. 13, the team continues to meet Head Coach Stephen Emert’s expectations for the season. ‘Our expectations are to play to the best of our abilities according […]

Wrestlers ready to compete with best in state

With the Wildcat grapplers back on the mat, Head Coach Paul McDevitt says fans can expect a ‘great group of wrestlers that will train hard and compete with the best in the state.? ‘We expect to have a lot of fun challenging ourselves to bring out our personal best.? We have built a very competitive […]