Addison Township’s top officials – Supervisor Robert Koski, Clerk Pauline Bennett and Treasurer Dan Alberty – currently stand uncontested for their offices in the August 3 Republican Primary; however, the trustee seats for the board will see some tight competition. The deadline to file nominating petitions for the primary election passed at 4 p.m. on […]
According to David Griggs, Skanska project manager, there are several causes for the $976,931 overage in the district’s bond issue; however, even understanding these causes may not give the entire picture of the project. ‘I could present a budget that is no problem,? said Griggs during a telephone interview, ‘but I want to be prepared […]
The Orion-Oxford Ministers Association sponsored the National Day of Prayer Celebration in Oxford’s Centennial Park on May 6 at noon. The event was themed ‘Let Freedom Ring? and featured prayers for several branches and levels of the U.S. government, as well as patriotic songs. Rev. Karen Moeschberger, of Immanuel Congregational UCC, led the ceremonies with […]
The Oxford Schools Board of Education gave the go ahead at their last regular meeting for approximately $50,000 in construction work to be done over the summer outside of the district’s bond issue. The additional construction was presented by Assistant Superintendent Ron Franey during board and administrator comments. The work will include turning the music […]
Oxford’s runners have had a busy couple of weeks despite unpredictable weather – with the highlight being the Oxford Wildcat Invitational on May 8. Oxford ladies did well at the tournament with several runners taking second place finishes: Krysten Sylva in the 100 Meter with 12.68, the 800 Meter Relay team with 1:50.60, the 400 […]
Oxford Middle School music instructor Jan Flynn was honored on May 4 with the Michigan Association of School Board’s (MASB) Educational Excellence Award for Fine Arts for her work with the World Music Drumming program. ‘It was a real pleasant surprise,? said Flynn. ‘I didn’t know I had even been nominated until the fax came […]
A recently completed review of Oxford Area Community Schools’ transportation department consistently dealt with one all-encompassing question: “Does Transportation have adequate resources to meet current and future needs?” In some areas of the final report done by David Hott, owner of Pine Tree Systems Inc., the answer was a resounding no. From communication issues to […]
The Varsity Ladies Basketball team completed a slow season with a 51-45 loss to Lapeer East in district competition at Waterford-Kettering. “This just was not one of our best games,” said coach Becky Graves. High scorer for the match up was Megan Stumph with 15 points. Following her lead were teammates Casey Cookingham and Jenni […]
A night of comedy, excitement and a trip back to the 1950s awaits you at Oxford High School’s production of Guys and Dolls this weekend, Nov. 20-22, at 7 p.m. in the commons area. Come and follow the tale of Nathan Detroit (Darren Johnston) as he tries to hold one of his infamous crap games, […]
A painter working in the new gymnasium at the current Oxford Middle School received several injuries after falling approximately 13 feet onto the unfinished concrete floor. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s report, David McGlasson, 37, of Warren, was working in a balcony area on April 20 when he leaned against a cable railing. The […]