Hess: Carpenter’s Teacher of the Year

Cheryl Hess was recently honored, and surprised, with the title of Lake Orion Schools Elementary Teacher of the Year at Carpenter Elementary School. The announcement was made at an assembly at the school on Jan 3. Hess, a second-grade teacher, was shocked to learn that she had received the title, during a ceremony attended by […]

Gridiron star earns academic honor

Congratulations to Nick Murray, a senior at Oxford High School, for receiving the honorable Academic All-State in Football award for 2005. Murray was one of 24 high school football players in the state of Michigan chosen for this honor. The Academic All-State award goes to those football players who excel academically, earn a high score […]

New HS grad requirements on fast-track through Legislature

Starting in fall 2006, incoming freshman to Oxford High School may be facing new graduation requirements. In December, the Michigan State Board of Education proposed a possible increase in requirements. The ultimate decision is now in the hands of the state Legislature. Jim Schwarz, Executive Director of Curriculum for Oxford Schools, said the proposed requirements […]

Bids sought to repair library’s leaking roof

After numerous years of a leaky roof threatening to damage books inside the Addison Township Public Library, the township is now seeking bids to remove and replace the existing roof. Michele Presley, director of the library, said the leaking on the west side of the small building has been occurring for at least five years […]

Cheer team takes 3rd at Lapeer Invite

Although the Oxford High School girls Varsity Competitive Cheer Team placed third in last Saturday’s Lapeer East Invitational, coach Alanna Stockley said the team is right where they should be this early in the season. The girls scored 167.5 in the first round, 164 (with a 35 point penalty) in second and 245 in third […]

OSMTech blooms in Clarkston

The future of the Oakland Science, Mathematics and Technology program (OSMTech) is looking bright after being brought back to life in the Clarkston School district. Originally operated by the Oakland Intermediate School district, OSMTech brought students from seven districts throughout Oakland County, including Clarkston, together to further their studies. According to Deputy Superintendent Dave Reschke, […]

First light shone on new millage

At the Jan. 9 Clarkston School Board meeting, the board moved one step closer to finalizing their proposal for a non-homestead tax. After lengthy discussion, the school board agreed to pursue approval for a non-homestead millage renewal in the district, estimated to be 19.2491 mills combined, for a period of 10 years. However, the district […]

Wrestling tips from the far east

The CHS wrestling team got a taste of international experience last week with a visit from 14 athletes from Japan. The Japanese National Wrestling Team is visiting Michigan for 12 days and stopping at four different high schools as part of a Japan-USA cultural exchange wrestling program. The program was coordinated by Masauki Hatta, who […]

Baldwin widening has funds to start engineering

The Baldwin Road widening project that has been on the radar in Orion Township since 1988, and is now taking the most important step to date. The project will widen Baldwin from near Northbound I-75 to Waldon Road in Orion. Thanks to $700,000 in federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds, the project now has enough […]

Guitarist plans show with WDET host

Nick Schillace has never had a chance before to play his music in the community where he also works. That changes on Jan. 21, when Schillace performs his American finger style guitar at the S.L.U.M. City Coffee House at Seymour Lake United Methodist Church in Oxford. Also scheduled to perform is WDET-FM program host Matt […]