OAYA program teaches kids how to cope with stress

To adults, childhood can seem like a carefree time with no worries or headaches. But kids still experience stress. Things like school and their social life can sometimes create pressures that can feel overwhelming. That’s why Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance (OAYA) recently offered “Mindfulness and Movement” workshops to Oxford students. All second-graders at Lakeville, Leonard and […]

Former Oxford restaurant owner passes away

Martin James Bushman, who owned and operated Jim’s Family Restaurant for decades in Oxford Village, passed away on March 6, 2018. He was 85. Bushman, who went by Jim, spent most of his life working in the food industry. At the age of 13, he got his first after-school job washing dishes at a Lake […]

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Immanuel church

Everybody’s a little Irish on Saint Patrick’s Day. Come to Immanuel and get your green on! Immanuel Congregational, United Church of Christ, will host a Boiled Dinner on Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17 from 5-7pm, to raise money for a replacement boiler. Dinner will feature the traditional fare of Corned Beef & Cabbage, potatoes, carrots, […]

Faster! Try to keep up, sis!

Faster! Try to keep up, sis!

Oxford siblings Jackson (right) and Leila Nestorovski team up to play the Strike A Light game during Lakeville Fest Friday night. Jackson’s in fourth grade at Lakeville, while Leila’s in first grade. For more fun photos, please “Lakeville Fest simply the best!” Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.  

RCOC hopes to get damaged culvert open, creek flowing

By the end of the week, the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is hoping to get Paint Creek flowing again beneath Wood Trail in Oxford Township, but the severely damaged road will remain closed to traffic until a permanent fix can be implemented. This week, a contractor was expected to begin working at the […]

Strike! Bowlers claim state title

On March 2, the Wildcats girls varsity bowling team claimed the Michigan state title for the first time in Oxford bowling history. “What an emotional ride it was through qualifying and through match play. How crazy is it to think that, out of 91 Division 1 high schools, our Wildcats are Number One?” said Head […]

OHS grad seeks funding for feature film debut

Back when Zach Throne was a student at Oxford High School, he was no stranger to the spotlight. He had leading roles in the school’s productions of “Dracula,” “The 39 Steps” and “A Christmas Story.” These days, Throne is looking to break into the film business, albeit in a behind-the-scenes role. He’s the cofounder and […]

March 19 fund-raiser for Miracle Quilts at Buffalo Wild Wings

Oxford residents are being invited to enjoy a great meal at a local restaurant which will benefit those who have served our country. Braun Mayette, a fifth-year Oxford Schools Early College (OSEC) student, will be hosting a fund-raiser at Lake Orion’s Buffalo Wild Wings (770 N. Lapeer Rd.) on Monday, March 19. Twenty percent of […]

Oxford musicians shine at MSBOA festival

Oxford’s student musicians rocked the house during the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) District 3 Festival held March 2-3 at the high school’s Performing Arts Center. “We did very, very, very good,” said OHS Band Director Jim Gibbons. The OHS wind ensemble, symphonic band, concert band and symphony orchestra all received straight 1’s […]