The world language program at Oxford’s elementary schools is about to look a lot less complicated, according to school officials. Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Ken Weaver announced at a recent board meeting that Oxford’s elementary schools will no longer require students to study the challenging language of Mandarin Chinese as part of the […]
Following a 7-0 vote at a May 22 meeting, Oxford School officials will move forward on a proposed multimillion-dollar capital improvement plan and will submit a bond application to the Michigan Department of Treasury to help fund it. The bond would allow district officials to invest almost $29 million over the next 10 years in […]
A request for a variance that would allow the placement of a cell tower on a vacant piece of Addison Township property will be addressed at the 6 p.m. Thursday, June 8 meeting of the Addison Township Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). The meeting, which will include a public hearing, will take place in the […]
The divisive issue of board governance resurfaced at a school board meeting held May 23. At the meeting, Oxford High School Band Director Jim Gibbons came forward to voice his concern for the district’s image, following a conflict which took place between several board of education members at a May 4 meeting. For details on […]
May 24: A 41-year-old Oxford woman came into Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Oxford Substation at 12:19 p.m. and told deputies that she has allgedly been receiving harrassing phone calls and hateful text messages from a 42-year-old Clinton Twp. woman. The woman provided copies of the blocked calls and text messages. Deputies later called the suspect […]
The Lady Wildcats varsity soccer team had a successful week, taking wins over Fenton and Birmingham Groves. On May 25, Oxford rounded out regular season play with a 2-0 win over Fenton, despite rainy conditions. The Lady Cats also secured a 1-0 win over Birmingham Groves in an OAA crossover, May 24. The team improves […]
A few weeks ago, a group of grazing goats wrapped up their first round of munching invasive plants at several spots along the Polly Ann Trail. But that feeding frenzy has one Oxford Township resident worried. According to Dan Bischoff, the heightened activity on the trail brought on by the goats, paired with the clearance […]
Cole Andrews, who has served as Oxford’s athletic director since July 2015, resigned May 15 in order “to pursue other opportunities.” His resignation is effective June 30. “I will work closely with (the department’s administrative assistant) to make sure the student-athletes, coaches and the district are left with the necessary tools to keep moving the […]
Addison Township officials have had enough of invasive plant species that are sucking water away from native plants and robbing species of their natural habitat. To combat this, the township will participate in a countywide cooperative invasive species management program. During its May 15 meeting, the board unanimously approved a proposal to join the Oakland […]
The works of nearly 35 local high school artists were showcased at the Oxford High School Senior Art Show, hosted in the school’s performing arts lobby. OHS Visual Arts Instructor Rebecca Ziemianski organized the event, which included the work of OHS seniors and juniors taking a senior studio art class. Each work of art represented […]