Editor’s Note: Oh, what a year 2014 was. Join us as we look back at the highlights in Part I of our Year in Review. Enjoy. January 1 The Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Department is investigating the feasibility of building a community/senior center that would include everything from a swimming pool and fitness center […]
ROCHESTER HILLS ? For a woman accused of a double homicide and facing the prospect of spending the rest of her life in prison, Sylvia Marie Majewska was preoccupied with the fact she didn’t have her eyeglasses. Twice the 65-year-old Addison woman brought it up while answering questions posed by 52-3 District Judge Lisa Asadoorian […]
There are many ways to show support for a friend. But Priscilla Bigford, Crystal Browning and Derrek Pauley never imagined they would one day show their support for their dear friend Daryne Gailey by sitting in a courtroom, staring at the woman who allegedly ended his life by slashing his throat. ‘I need to know […]
The spirit of patriotism is alive and well locally thanks to the dedication of a group of students and teachers, plus North Oakland Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 334 in Oxford. Post 334 honored this year’s student winners of the 2013-14 Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy contests along with Teacher of the Year recipients. […]
Dear Santa Claus, Thank you for the zebra and the blue blanket you brought me last year. I really liked it. This year, I think it is going to be cold, so make sure you’re bundled up. I hope you, Mrs. Claus and the elves get a chance to go sledding. Have fun! This year, […]
Hey, what’s the big idea? Oh, that’s the thing all lit up in Oxford Village resident Greg Jorgensen’s front yard at the corner of Dennison and Hudson streets. Using a 5-gallon bucket, some plumbing supplies and an array of pre-programmed LED lights, Jorgensen put together an eye-catching holiday display that’s as unique and colorful as […]
The Holly/Oxford ski teams are planning to ‘come out strong? on both the boys and girls side this season. ‘We have several returning athletes that are strong skiers, and we have lots of young talent as well,? explained assistant coach Dalton Sink. ‘This mix should be good for now and the future.? Fourteen skiers returned […]
The Boys Varsity Swim & Dive have kicked off their season with a 1-1 record, so far after defeating North Farmington 108-78 last week. As far as what to expect the rest of the season, Head Coach Jackie Rank isn’t quite sure. ‘But the athletes are excited and willing to learn, and I think we […]
After placing third in their first competition and seventh out of eight teams in their league, Coach Shari Russell says the Varsity Competitive Cheer team is going to have a ‘pretty tough season? ahead of them. ‘Because our league, (OAA Red) is probably one of the toughest leagues in the state of Michigan, so that […]
Oxford Elementary students gathered together Thursday afternoon for their annual Christmas sing-along. They sang, watched a funny skit performed by their teachers, listened to the Super Singers and played fun, holiday-themed games.