School officials look to spend $3.35M on roof replacement

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 […]

Man celebrates 97th birthday by climbing trail bridge

Most people celebrate their birthday by eating cake and opening gifts. Not Ray Johnson. To celebrate his 97th birthday, the longtime Oxford resident set foot on the Polly Ann Trail pedestrian bridge (which crosses over M-24) for the first time Oct. 3. “I saw this built around 10 years ago and I always wanted to […]

Wonsowicz new caseworker for OAYA

There’s an eager new caseworker manning the Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance (OAYA) program and she has made it her mission to strengthen local families and guide at-risk youth. Karen Wonsowicz was recently transferred to the Oxford-Addison area after serving the Troy chapter of Oakland County Youth Assistance (OCYA) for the last seven years. Wonsowicz has worked […]

Swim team washing away the competition

Oxford’s Lady Wildcat swimmers have been making waves this season and are currently touting an undefeated record. With 44 athletes on the team (26 returning), the Lady Cats have been climbing to the top of the Oakland Activities Association (OAA) Blue Division all season long. Despite the team’s large size, Varsity Swim & Dive Head […]

OHS students use newspapers to make chairs

What’s black and white and “read” all over – and sometimes even used to make chairs? Well, newspapers, of course. A class of Oxford High School (OHS) students learned just how strong newspaper can be when they spent last week constructing chairs out of nothing but newspapers and twine. The project was completed as part […]

District hopes to make $1.45M in technology improvements

Voters will be asked to approve two proposals – a $28.28 million bond and a five-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 […]

OVA officials testify in favor of nixing state mandate for homeschoolers

Oxford Virtual Academy (OVA) Principal Janet Schell and Homeschool Director Lisa Sullivan have joined State Rep. John Reilly (R-Oakland Twp.) in his fight to permanently exempt homeschooling families from being required to submit Educational Development Plans (EDP). Educational Development Plans are annual academic and career evaluations, which are mandated by the Michigan Department of Education […]

Golfers look to make most of tough season

Entering the tail-end of a tough season, the Lady Wildcat golfers have learned many lessons and are planning to make the most of what remains in the 2017 season. Following several losses, the team is currently 0-4 overall in the Oxford Activities Association. “Oakland County is loaded with some amazing girls and courses. We’ve faced […]

Get your free eye exam Oct. 7 at Post 108

Early detection is the key to preventing and successfully treating almost any medical condition, and the Oxford American Legion Post 108 (130 E. Drahner Rd.) is once again opening its doors to local veterans and their families to keep their vision sharp. On Saturday, Oct. 7, veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families are invited […]

OHS principal dispels rumors about flag flap

What was rumored to be an attack on patriotism and free speech turned out to be nothing more than a mere dress code issue, according to school officials. Last week, three Oxford High School students draped 6 to 8-foot flags around their shoulders, wearing them as “capes,” according to Principal Steven Wolf. Two of the […]

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