Last week, former Clarkston Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock resigned after he admitted to having an “inappropriate” relationship with a 19-year-old former student. This incident has sparked conversations among concerned parents and administrators on how similar incidents could be avoided in the future. Superintendent Tim Throne and Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Nancy Latowski […]
With spring right around the corner, Addison Township officials are encouraging residents to help their neighbors through Christmas in Action (CIA) of Oakland County following a $50,000 donation which was made recently to the program. The donation was made by the estate of Metamora resident Jim Guy, who passed away in January 2017. He was […]
People throughout Oxford and across southeastern Michigan were left confused last Tuesday night as a rumble shook the earth and a bright burst of light illuminated the sky around 8:10 p.m. According to NASA officials, the likely cause of this incident was a bolide, which is a special type of meteor, which tends to be […]
The Oxford school district will hold kindergarten and developmental kindergarten (DK) registration for the 2018-19 school year beginning on Thursday, Feb. 1. Oxford Schools offers a free full-day kindergarten program at all of its elementary schools. A child whose fifth birthday falls on or before Sept. 1, 2018 is eligible to enroll in kindergarten in […]
It’s a new year and the start of a new season for the Oxford boys varsity wrestling team. Head coach Ross Wingert said that the team is feeling a new energy this season. With 14 members on the varsity team this season (54 total and 48 returning) the Wildcats wrestlers have set their sights on […]
Nothing soothes the soul quite like good music. Last week, Oxford residents were thrilled to listen to the sounds and songs produced by a hurdy-gurdy at the Oxford Public Library. A hurdy-gurdy is a stringed instrument which dates back to medieval times that produces sound by a hand crank-turned, rosined wheel rubbing against the strings. […]
The approval of employee wages was one of the highlights of a recent Addison Township board discussion. While giving an introduction to the 2018-19 budget at its Jan.16 township board meeting, Supervisor Bruce Pearson noted that he believes the budget is ‘in pretty good shape.’ “I want to let everyone know that we’re 3/4 of […]
Jan. 18: An employee of a youth center maintenence building located in the 800 block of James Hunt Dr. reported a red 2008 Chrysler Towne and Country to be missing, along with a 10-gallon gas tank, from the building’s parking lot at 9:04 a.m. Deputies had received a call the previous night regarding a truant […]
By Elise Shire Leader Staff Writer The Wildcat Boys Swim and Dive team continued its undefeated streak with a 26-point win over Oakland Activities Association (OAA) White Division rival Stoney Creek. The final score was 106-80. It was a close meet, with Oxford taking seven of the events and Stoney Creek taking five. The results […]
Oxford Schools is looking to spend a total $1.5 million on new buses using proceeds from its recently approved $28.28 million bond. Although the district will not be receiving proceeds until after the first bonds are sold in late May, officials are already putting a plan in place to ensure the district can get the […]