Nothing like not having to be in class and be able to get some fresh, crisp fall air. That’s what students at Clear Lake Elementary enjoyed on Sept. 30. The students annual “fundrun” helps the school raise fund for things like school equipment, classroom supplies, field trips, celebrations and assemblies. Each class is a team […]
Two vacancies filled By Don Rush The Oxford Board of Education is now running on all cylinders and with a full seven trustees. At a special meeting on Oct. 5, Erin Reis and Colleen Schultz were appointed to fill two vacancies on the board. Reis will fill the remaining term of Tom Donnelly who resigned […]
By Don Rush After the November 30 tragedy at Oxford High School moved deftly to design and impliment a three-year recovery plan for students, staff and community. Out of that plan came the creation of an Executive Director of Student Services and Wellness, “a new position which was inspired by staff, parent and student feedback […]
No one hurt at OMS By Don Rush A security guard for the Oxford Community Schools district first placed on leave after his gun was discharged last Monday morning, Oct. 3, has since resigned. No one was hurt because of the incident at Oxford Middle School (OMS), 1420 Lakeville Road. At the end of a […]
By Don Rush As the days grow shorter and the weather turns from summer to crisp fall, one thing area drivers can expect to see are deer on the move. According to the Michigan State Police, the states two million deer are most active in spring and fall making vehicle-deer crashes a problem. Each year, there are nearly 50,000 […]
Friday morning Oxford Schools Superintendent Ken Weaver informed the district of a potential threat. “Early this morning an OHS student reported a possible threat that they saw in a screenshot of Google Classroom page on social media,” Weaver reported. “On investigation it was determined that the screenshot was of a class not offered at Oxford High School, […]
42 miles for 42 Strong By Don Rush Many people run, or jog, for exercise or for fun. A mile here, six miles there, a 5K race in town and some even run a marathon in Boston. Oxford Township resident Jaclyn Eldridge, 40,had already run the 26.2 miles Boston Marathon and then topped that by running […]
Christmas Parade plans in action The Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce announced this year’s Christmas parade will be on Saturday, Dec. 3, starting at 1 p.m. This year’s theme is an “Olde Fashioned Christmas.” The Chamber is also starting to register parade entries and looking for sponsors. For more information call the Chamber office at […]
Last Wednesday was student count day across Michigan and in Oxford School District. From the count school districts receive per student funding, which changes yearly. Here are the fifth grade students in Mr. Matt Robydek class at Oxford Elementary School. OES has 366 students. Photo by D. Rush
Supervisor says there’s a need for a hospital By Don Rush In regards to moving the state to give the go-head for a local hospital, Oxford Township Supervisor Jack Curtis is not going gently into the night. Local officials have urged the state to grant a Certificate of Need – which is necessary to build […]