District hopes to spend $150K on security 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 […]

Schnurs honored for commitment to parks

For their years of devotion to preserving nature, Addison Township residents Pat and Joe Schnur were presented with a certificate of appreciation last Wednesday, honoring them for their hard work during the collective 21 years they spent serving on the township’s parks board. Parks Committee Co-Chairman Chuck Peringian, who presented the certificate, said the pair […]

OHS grad releases alt. hip-hop EP album

A 2013 Oxford graduate, Nico McNeil, is ready to make a name for himself and break out into the world of hip-hop. McNeil recently released his self-penned debut alternative/hip-hop album, a four-track EP (Extended Play) called “Tonight Begins,” under the stage name Nico James. The EP was released through McNeil’s independent label, 2020 Records. McNeil […]

X-country teams strive to compete in state finals

The Wildcats cross country teams are looking to inch ahead of the competition this season. With 24 boys and 31 girls on the cross country roster, Coach Norman Petersimes said the team as a whole has hit the track running. With state finals currently set for early November, Petersimes said his team hasn’t wasted a […]

Addison officials vote to continue senior program

At its meeting last Monday, officials unanimously voted to continue funding the township’s senior program from the township’s community projects fund. Last year, the board allocated up to $15,000 in funding towards activities for township seniors, which included partial fee reimbursement to Addison Township residents wishing to join the Older Person’s Commission (OPC) located in […]

Cool cars, sweet cakes

There were more than 20 entries in last weekend’s Fourth Annual Classic Car and Cupcake Challenge at the Addison Township Library, which helped raise money towards a new building for the library someday. In the adult’s cupcake category, Addison resident Rachel Phelps took first place with her vanilla cupcakes with vanilla bean frosting. In the […]

Students above state avg. on M-STEP, SAT

Oxford School District students’ most recent standardized test scores were well above state averages and most were at or above county averages, according to results from the Michigan Department of Education. English, Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are assessed in grades 3-8; science in grades 4 and 7, and 11; and social studies in grades […]

EPA sets Oct. 12 hearing for injection well request

A second public hearing regarding a request from the Canada-based company Energex for a Class II injection well permit from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been scheduled. A meeting will be held on Thursday, October 12 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and the hearing will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Oxford […]

Supt. gets 4 percent raise

The Oxford School Board voted 7-0 to give Superintendent Tim Throne a 4 percent salary increase at its Sept. 12 meeting following positive evaluations. Effective Sept. 29, Throne’s salary will increase to $182,000 per year, plus benefits– $7,000 more than his current salary. His contract was recently extended by the board through December 2021. As […]

District seeks $500K in playground updates

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 […]

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