Swim team beats Avondale, moves to 8-0 overall

Oxford swept the twelve events to continue their undefeated season with a strong 147-36 win over fellow OAA Blue Avondale Yellow Jacketson Oct. 19. The two teams will see each other again in less than two weeks at the League Meet hosted by Oxford on November 1 (swimming prelims), second (diving prelims), and third (swim […]

Historic Arnold School unveiled at open house

Addison Township’s historic Arnold Schoolhouse was officially unveiled Sunday after countless donations and hours were put towards its renovation by local officials, businesses and residents over the last eight years. Over 100 people attended an open house event held that day in Watershed Park. Arnold School House, a historic one-room schoolhouse, has been the focus […]

District wants to put $12.6M into bldg. system improvements

Voters will be asked to approve two proposals – a $28.28 million bond and a 5-year, 0.75-mill sinking fund – on the November ballot, both of which would be used to fund a variety of capital improvement projects throughout the Oxford school district. Should the proposals be approved, officials are looking to invest a total […]

Supt. explains what bond, sinking fund proceeds can and cannot be used for

If voters approve the school district’s proposals for both a $28.28 million bond and a 5-year 0.75-mill sinking fund, the proceeds would go towards one thing and one thing only, according to Superintendent Tim Throne: capital improvement projects for the district’s already-existing buildings. Should the two proposals be approved, officials are looking to invest a […]

Orchestra program celebrates 10th anniversary

Oxford’s orchestra program has marked a decade of music education this year, according to Director of Orchestras Natalie Frakes. “The orchestra program started from scratch 10 years ago,” said Frakes. “By now, we have students that first started in the program as 4th- and 5th-graders who are graduating. It’s interesting to see the progression of […]

Public Safety

Oct. 22: A 35-year-old Metamora man called Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies to the 3000 block of Bayliss Dr. at 6:23 p.m. to request the presence of a peace officer as he went to check whether his ex-wife, a 37-year-old Oxford woman, had been drinking and to check on their shared children, who are 3 and […]

Injection well proposal draws strong opposition

The audience sentiment was unanimous during a public hearing last week for a proposed Class II injection well in Addison Township: “We don’t want it.” Around 100 attended the three-hour long meeting held at Oxford High School by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Among those in attendance were Addison Township officials, activists and […]

Hey! Isn’t that the Reading Chicken?

Most Lakeville Elementary students have already had the pleasure of meeting Lucky the Reading Dog, but last week they were introduced to a friend of another species– Trish the Reading Chicken! April Ventline, a parent of a Lakeville Elementary student, brought her pet chicken, Trish, to accompany her last Wednesday as she read with students. […]

Schools eye $8.2M in parking lot, sidewalk repairs

Voters will be asked to approve two proposals – a $28.28 million bond and a 5-year, 0.75-mill sinking fund – on the November ballot, both of which would be used to fund a variety of capital improvement projects throughout the Oxford school district. Should the proposals be approved, officials are looking to invest a total […]

Soccer club raises $1,800 for hurricane relief

The Oxford Soccer Club (OSC) rose to the occasion in the wake of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria’s devastation to portions of the United States. The club spearheaded a fundraiser to help raise money for victims of the hurricanes. On Oct. 3-4, the OSC 06 and 04 Girls teams each dedicated one hour of their […]

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