Oxford wrestlers start off season 2-0

By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer WESTLAND — Oxford Varsity Wrestling opened the 2023-2024 with wins in their dual match on Dec. 6. The Wildcats took down host John Glenn, 40-30, and Fordson, 58-15. “We have been talking about what we were looking for opening up at the beginning of the year,” said Ross Wingert, […]

Wildcat cagers take down Davison Cardinals

Wildcat cagers take down Davison Cardinals

Megan Kelley Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. – At the Oxford Wildcat varsity girls basketball team’s home opener on Thursday, the ladies clinched their first win of the season, defeating the Davison Cardinals 42-34. The win comes on the heels of the team’s first loss against Dakota High School on Dec. 4. “We were really happy. […]

Wildcat bowlers start the season strong

Wildcat bowlers start the season strong

The Oxford High School girls varsity bowling team finished second out of 20 teams at the Early Bird team tournament in Waterford. Photo provided. The Oxford High School boys and girls bowling teams are off to a great start with the boys winning their first two matches and the girls winning one and taking second […]

Water/Ways exhibit opens at Oxford Public Library

Water/Ways exhibit opens at Oxford Public Library

Opening ceremony set for 6 p.m. on Friday By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD — How do Americans use water? How is water represented in American society, and in what ways do people use water as a symbol? These and other questions about the relationship between water and people are part of the Water/Ways exhibit […]

‘Crafting for Our Community’

By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer OXFORD — A group of women turned their creativity into food for students during the annual Crafting for Our Community event at Journey Lutheran Church, raising over $2,800 for Blessings in a Backpack on Nov. 25. “We want to extend a huge thank you to all the ladies who […]

Oxford Equestrian team wins state championship

Oxford Equestrian team wins state championship

All smiles from the state champions in the Oxford Equestrian team. From left, Mikayla Winter, Myra Kent, Deedee Hernandez, Delaney Clark, Grace VandenBerghe and Ian Frank. Photos: Provided by Dee Shepard By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer MIDLAND — The Oxford Equestrian team missed going to the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association State Championship last year […]

Military museum named for founder, veteran Jim Parkhurst

Military museum named for founder, veteran Jim Parkhurst

James Parkhurst (right), founder and curator of the military museum at American Legion Post 108, and Post 108 Commander Dave Perry. Photo by C.J. Carnacchio, Oxford Twp. Communications and Grants Manager. By C.J. Carnacchio Oxford Twp. Communications and Grants Manager OXFORD TWP. – Nearly 30 years after its founding, the military museum at American Legion […]

Wonderful morning for a Turkey Trot!

Wonderful morning for a Turkey Trot!

Oxford Twp. Parks & Rec. held its annual Turkey Trot on Nov. 4 with some of the participants really getting into the Thanksgiving spirit of the race. Photos by C.J. Carnacchio, Oxford Township communications and grants manager. On Nov. 4, 85 people participated in the annual Turkey Trot held at Seymour Lake Township Park. The […]

Girls cross country places 9th in state finals

Girls cross country places 9th in state finals

BROOKLYN, Mich — The Wildcats finished the fall season during the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 State Finals at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday. The Oxford Girls Cross Country team finished in ninth place with 297 points out of 28 teams. Three runners finished in the top 100 with junior Mallory Bigelow finishing in 12th […]

Local scouts salute deceased veterans, place flags on graves

Local scouts salute deceased  veterans, place flags on graves

On Sunday afternoon, Cub Scout Pack 108 paid tribute to U.S. military veterans resting in Ridgelawn Memorial Cemetery on W. Burdick St. Each gravesite was marked with an American flag in honor of Veterans Day (Nov. 11). Photos by C.J. Carnacchio, Oxford Twp. communications and grants manager. On Sunday afternoon, Cub Scout Pack 108 paid […]