School bond nearly $1 million over budget

Project Manager David Griggs, with Etkin Skanska Inc., reported at the April 27 regular meeting of the Oxford Schools Board of Education that the school district’s bond issue is currently $976,931 over budget. Griggs informed board trustees ‘there is an overage? and ‘it has increased;? however, he also stated that there are more change orders […]

If they build it, they will learn

Most model kits found in a hobby shop come with some specific components: a picture of the model car, boat, plane, spaceship, etc.; the pieces of the model; the glue or adhesive; the paint or stickers; and finally, the directions. But imagine creating a model of a building from scratch; selecting and shaping your own […]

Mail carriers collecting food May 8

The National Association of Letter Carriers, in cooperation with the Unites States Postal Service, is holding their annual ‘Stamp Out Hunger? drive this Saturday, May 8, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ‘This is an annual event nationwide,? said Vicky Haist, an Oxford letter carrier and food coordinator for this area. ‘This is the fifth […]

Crossroads for Youth holds Barn Sale Fund-raiser

This Saturday, May 8, Crossroads for Youth will be holding the yard sale to end all yard sales. The Crossroads for Youth Barn Sale, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature a wide variety of items such as clothes (both donated and those left by students); sporting equipment (such as bats, snowboards and free […]

Softball splits in league opener against Brandon

The Lady Cats softball team opened up their league season with a split against Brandon on April 29, defeating the Blackhawks in a game two upset. The Wildcats accepted an 8-1 loss in game one after ‘back-to-back? errors in the fourth inning. Losing pitcher Amber Cervantez pitched well from the mound for the fourth, but […]

Varsity track team splits against Brandon Blackhawks

The Oxford track team split in their dual-meet against Brandon on April 28. The Lady Wildcat runners lost to Brandon 52.5-83.5, while their male counterparts won 82-55. Helping the lady runner’s cause was freshman Tiara Tatarczuk who stepped into the 400 meter relay team after a teammate had to leave the meet. Tatarczuk also scored […]

OHS students are state champs in auto skills

Oxford High School teacher Dan Balsley has been taking teams to the Ford/AAA Auto Skills Competition for 15 years — and this is the first year the auto shop instructor can proudly say he has coached state champions. Oxford High School seniors Devon Hickmott and Nathaniel Lamothe took first place and the state title at […]

New substation commander has “Open Door” policy

There’s a new face in Addison Township – Sgt. Pete Burkett, of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, has taken command of the Addison Township Substation. “I’m very excited to serve the community here,” said Burkett. “I enjoy working in a rural area. I live in a small area myself, I was a patrolman and detective […]

Shoe boxes full of Christmas cheer

Over the past three weeks, students at Oxford Middle School collected 442 shoe boxes filled to the brim with gifts for needy children as a part of the school’s annual participation in Operation Christmas Child. “This is a good community service project for the kids to do,” said co-organizer and Life Skills Teacher Sarah Clark. […]

Delano’s Diner opens at Leonard Elementary

Seasonally beautiful decorations, incredible food and top of the line service from a unique staff are the highlights of the new eatery in town – Delano’s Diner located in Leonard Elementary School. “The service was spectacular,” praised one patron. “I’ve never received such a great meal so quickly.” “This was just a fabulous lunch,” gushed […]