Oxford Community Schools is still hoping to reach an agreement with Oxford Township Parks & Recreation as it pertains to facility use, according to Superintendent Dr. William Skilling, who addressed the issue at the May 19 school board meeting. ‘It’s really critical that we work well together,? Skilling said. ‘In studies that have been done, […]
Let’s face it, most of us get a little anxious when potentially dangerous storms blow through our communities. Recently, Lake Orion and Oxford were hard hit by a fast moving storm that uprooted trees and destroyed houses. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured. But, now that we are entering the summer season, our chances of […]
Morel story leads to successful hunt I want to thank C.J. Carnacchio and Brian Duerden for the monster morel (see right) we found on our property. It was our first hunt! Barbara Johnston Oxford Editor’s Note: You’re welcome. Mrs. Johnston is referring to a May 14 story I wrote featuring tips from local master morel […]
Lindsay Kate Bauman was recently awarded a Doctorate in Audiology from Wayne State University. Lindsay is a 2006 graduate of Brandon High School and OSMTech. She graduated from Michigan State University in 2010, with a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Lindsay is the daughter of Midge Stewart and Gary Douglas, of Oxford, and Doug […]
The Oxford-based K-9 Stray Rescue League held its Fourth Annual Wag, Walk & Run fund-raiser Saturday morning at Powell Lake Twp. Park. Approximately 275 people participated in the event, raising a little more than $6,000 for the group, which provides top-notch shelter and care for homeless dogs until they are adopted.
On Sunday, May 18, the Oxford Wildcats Blue 11U Federation Team won the FAAST May Bash in Royal Oak. In their second tournament of the season, the Wildcats went undefeated in four games to bring home the trophy. The team includes: (Third Row, L-R) Coach Sue Roeher, Coach Tim Roeher, Coach Shawn Dolata & Coach […]
The 8U Oxford Wildcats Federation baseball team is off to a great start. In March, they were champions at The Slug It Out tournament at Oakland Yard. During this tournament their record was 3-1. Recently, they were the champions at the FAAST Bash tournament in Royal Oak. They went undefeated with 4 wins. The 8U […]
‘I’m not disappointed in you. I’m disappointed for you,? those were the words Boys Varsity Golf Coach Terry Kelley said to his boys after placing Fifth with a 325 score at Regionals on May 29 at Davison Country Club. ‘I think maybe they just put a little too much pressure on themselves and we ended […]
The Lady Booters? season came to end after the Wildcats were shut down 7-0 against Stoney Creek in the OAA District Finals on May 27. Knowing that Stoney had edge in about every area, than Oxford, Wildcats Head Coach Robert Euashka said the game plan was simple. ‘We didn’t want to sit in a shell […]
Brandon Twp.- Small but mighty. This will describe the 7th annual Relay for Life of Brandon/Ortonville, a 24-hour signature fundraising event for the American Cancer Society, set to begin at 10 a.m., June 14 and end at 10 a.m., June 15, at the Varsity Drive track located near Harvey Swanson Elementary, 109 Varsity Drive in […]