Schools seek non-homestead tax increase

When Oxford school district voters go the polls May 3 they will be asked to approve a two-year, 2.3549-mill increase in the non-homestead property tax. Non-homestead properties include businesses, commercial properties, second homes, vacation homes and rental properties. Exluded from this category are principal residential and qualified agricultural properties. State law allows school districts to […]

Miller named ‘Friend of the Year’

For nearly a decade, Connie Miller has been throwing parties for all her Oxford friends. But this year she has to throw a soiree for herself. The 14-year Oxford resident was recently selected as the Oxford Public Library Friends? (OPLF) ?2005 Friend of the Year.? ‘Overwhelmed? and ‘awkward? were the two words the bewildered Miller […]

A romantic dinner for two

Love was definitely in the air Valentine’s Day night at Victoria’s Delights as 42 local couples shared romantic dinners together in the quaint downtown Oxford bistro. Soft lighting, gourmet food, fine wine and companionship in its best and purest form worked together to create an atmosphere not even Cupid himself could recreate. ‘She’s my soulmate,? […]

Oxford names nominees for Teacher of the Year

From numbers and test tubes to jump ropes and dodgeballs, though their subjects are very different, they’re mission is the same ? prepare today’s youth to meet tomorrow’s challenges. As a reward for their daily dedication to this important mission, Oxford teachers Paul McDevitt, Shanie Williams and Pam Molik were selected to be the school […]

Confucius Institutes are propaganda centers

‘Passivity is fatal to us. Our goal is to make the enemy passive.? ? Mao Tse-Tung I was reading an Oct. 22, 2009 article in The Economist entitled, ‘A message from Confucius: New ways of projecting soft power? and something caught my eye. Li Changchun, a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) boss, was quoted as describing […]

My Way

Being the editor of a community newspaper and a resident of the community I cover, I hear all sorts of things here and there. Lots and lots of news, tips, tidbits, off-the-record info, gossip and rumors pass through these ears on a regular basis. Lately, I hear talk around town ? nothing official of course […]

Leader Editorial

It might be time for the Oxford Board of Education to start shopping around for a new superintendent. Nothing personal against current superintendent Virginia Brennan-Kryo, but her recent pursuit of the superintendent’s position in the Novi school district indicates she’s most likely not satisfied with her $120,000-a-year job here in Oxford. Even though she did […]

School board to vote on privatizing custodial services April 26

The fate of 25 full-time custodians employed with Oxford Community Schools will be decided Monday, April 26 as the board of education is expected to vote on whether to hire a private company to take over the district’s cleaning services. In an effort to help offset a projected $3.8 million budget deficit next year, school […]

Custodians, union voice their opposition

Waving signs stating their opposition to the potential privatization of their jobs, Oxford Schools custodians gathered Tuesday outside the Meriam building in downtown Oxford to protest and raise awareness (see photo on Page 3). ‘Privatization is like a cancer and it’s going to spread,? said Daniel Axford Elementary custodian Barb Berlinger. ‘Once they privatize us, […]

Stony Lake boat launch will be open for Memorial Day

Water sports enthusiasts rejoice for the boat launch at Stony Lake Township Park will be open for Memorial Day weekend. ‘It should be ready to go,? said Ron Davis, director of the Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Department. Much to the dismay of area boaters, the launch was closed all last summer because the floating […]