By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. – During the regular meeting on Feb. 27, Dr. Allison Willemin, executive director of school safety, operational technology and student services, gave the Oxford board of education a quarterly safety update that included an updated number for suicide risk assessments and threat assessments. “Because of Christmas break, things […]
INDEPENDENCE TWP. — View Newspaper Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Megan Kelley as editor of the Clarkston News. In her new role, Kelley is responsible for covering municipalities in Independence Township, the City of the Village of Clarkston and Clarkston Community Schools as well as community events and day-to-day activities. Kelley will […]
Oxford Township will hold an Open House to get residents’ input on its proposed Master Plan from noon to 3 p.m. March 10 at Legacy 925, 925 N. Lapeer Rd. Residents are encouraged to attend and ask questions and share concerns, comments and ideas as the township develops its new Master Plan. The Master Plan […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD – A Florida man, 33, led Oxford police officers on a chase through downtown Oxford late on Feb. 22, trying several times to flee from authorities before eventually being caught at a dead end on a service road. Two Oxford police officers were in the driveway of the Oxford […]
Students, staff ‘are safe,’ school district says By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. – Oxford High School went into “secure protocol” shortly after 7 a.m. on Monday morning after receiving an email about a bomb threat against the school. The message said an unidentified person had a bomb in a vehicle in the parking […]
There will be a new playground coming to Seymour Lake Twp. Park this summer. (Left) Parks & Recreation Director Phil Castonia and Oxford Township Communications and Grants Manager C.J. Carnacchio, pictured with the old playground near the soccer fields, worked to get grants and funding to install a new, larger playscape and accessories. Photo by […]
Bullying down in Oxford schools By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. – During the regular meeting on Feb. 13, Oxford schools Superintendent Dr. Vicki Markavitch gave an update on the ongoing recovery plan, which included data on bullying, staff training, and other measures that were implemented. “After the last recovery plan update, the board […]
American Legion Post 108 honored Oxford first responders for going above and beyond in their support of the Oxford community during a special ceremony and appreciation dinner on Sunday. (From left) Deputy of the Year John Mozak, Reserve Deputy of the Year Derrick White, Reserve Officer of the Year John Drake, Officer of the Year […]
Layoffs are part of district’s budget reduction plan By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. – During the regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 13, the Oxford Board of Education voted unanimously on five lay-offs starting at the end of June. The layoffs are part of a budget reduction plan. The five positions affected are three […]
Report includes resignation, retirement overview By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. – During the Feb. 13 Oxford Community Schools Board of Eduction meeting Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Ryan Reid presented a staffing update which included a five-year trend report on staff resignations and retirements. Across the district, there are 856 total employees, including […]