Soon there will be even more ways to safely travel through Addison Township. Supervisor Bruce Pearson recently confirmed the launch of a new safety path project. Extending 2.5 miles from Lake George Rd. through Addison Oaks County Park, then down Romeo Rd. nearly to Rochester Rd., the path is the latest in a series of […]
The Oxford High School Robotics team, TORC Team 2137, recently competed in the Michigan State Robotics Competition. While they did not advance to the National finals, TORC Team 2137 did complete their season in strong fashion, finishing 21st out of 190 Michigan teams. After qualifying rounds, Team TORC 2137 moved to the sweet sixteen, and […]
Few welcome a visit from the CIA, but Eleanor Hamilton was glad to have them stop by on Saturday, April 28. Christmas in Action (CIA) is a nonprofit organization that provides ‘repairs that enable low-income seniors to safely remain in their homes.? In concert with local businesses, dozens of CIA volunteers convene on the last […]
‘I can grow a thousand trees, but I can’t find a thousand places to plant them. That’s why I need help from you guys,? said Doug Pettypiece to the sixth-graders in Andrew McDonald’s science class at Oxford Middle School on Friday morning. Pettypiece is the founder of Trees for Living and Learning, an eco-educational organization […]
Students enrolling as freshmen at Oxford High School this fall will have the opportunity to earn up to 60 college credits by the time they graduate high school. According to OCS Virtual Academy and Early College School Director Andrew Hulbert, Oxford has developed a partnership with Rochester and Oakland Community Colleges that will enable students […]
Oxford Community Schools honored several of its employees at the Board of Education meeting held Monday, April 23. Oxford principals nominated the following district teachers for Oakland County Teacher of the Year ? Kelly Bollman, Stacey Blaskowski, Lisa Sabo, Jessica Bull, Amy Devin, Staci Dennis, Monica Kmiec and Jeanne Crampton In addition to the teaching […]
It was a strong showing from the Oxford High School’s boys and girls track teams at the Oxford Invitational last Saturday, April 28. Out of 26 teams competing, the OHS boys finished in the top 15; of 23 schools competing, the OHS girls finished eighth. Lake Orion finished first in the men’s competition, and Ortonville-Brandon […]
Despite a good showing, the Oxford girls varsity soccer team fell to visiting Royal Oak 4-2 on Thursday, April 26. Wildcat keeper Darien Bandel had nine saves in the home loss. Coach Larry Ferris was pleased with keeper Bandel’s ‘outstanding game.? OHS senior Brianna Johnson caromed the ball off the post twice, narrowly missing two […]
The Oxford Girls Lacrosse team lost Wednesday, April 25 at Rochester, 19-2. The lone scorer for OHS was Jordan Pieczinski with two goals. The junior varsity squad fared a little better against Rochester, though the Wildcats came up short in the end, 9-5. Scorers included Iida Mantyla with three goals and Emily Diedrich and Rachel […]
The Michigan Stars tournament started with 48 teams and throughout two days it narrowed down to Clarkston and Plymouth in the championship game on Sunday. The Lady Wolves from the varsity softball team finished in second place after their 5-4 loss to Plymouth, putting their record to 20-3. “They got up on us but we […]