School forum draws a crowd

Residents of the Oxford school district came out in droves to let their voices and opinions be heard March 11. Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations Tim Loock and Deputy Superintendent Nancy Kammer oversaw the one-hour public forum held at OHS. ‘Tonight we want to talk about what the problem is, share some data and […]

Leonard seeks grant to buy historic mill

The Village of Leonard is in the initial stages of trying to acquire the Leonard Mill from it’s current owner and transform it into a focal point along Polly Ann Trail. Given the current condition of the building, located on East Elmwood St., it does not appear that a commercial business would be able to […]

Board approves pilot program for alternative high school

The Oxford Community Schools Board of Education March 8 voted unanimously to approve the Crossroads for Youth Crossing Bridges Alternative School experimental pilot program. ‘We are delighted to be offering an alternative high school program to serve those children who just are not finding success within the traditional high school environment,? said James Schwarz, the […]

Macocha recgonized for community service

Oxford High School Senior Jordan Macocha has been honored for his exemplary volunteer service with a state-level Certificate of Excellence from the 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program. Macocha was nominated by OHS. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, an annual presentation by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School […]

Hoopsters earn impressive 9-1 record

The Oxford Basketball program enjoyed continued success at the lower levels with the seventh-grade boys basketball team finishing their season with a 9-1 overall record. In Head Coach Tom Wagner’s 23rd and last season coaching middle school boys, the Wildcats averaged nearly 40 points a game, defeating teams by an average of 16 points a […]

Maskill is a county champion

Oxford proved once again why it is a wrestling powerhouse in the state after claiming an individual title in the Oakland County Middle School wrestling tournament that was held at Lake Orion High School on Saturday, March 13. Eighth-grader Wesley Maskill claimed the county championship in the 130-pound weight class. He dominated his division, winning […]

GMS teens living gluten-free

A gluten-free diet is no picnic. Especially if you’re 14-years-old and surrounded by normal chow for a teenager. However, the rather restrictive dining experience was made just a little easier recently for Goodrich eighth grade student Kara Millerschin. On Aug. 13, she was diagnosed with celiac disease, after enduring painful stomachaches for about a year. […]

Sports starts sought for Hall of Fame

When the new school year starts, Oxford High School is going to have something in common with all of the major pro and college sports leagues. It is going to have a Hall of Fame. OHS Athletic Director Mike Watson held the first meeting of the Hall of Fame selection committee on Wednesday, March 17 […]

Feds award $137K grant to Addison FD

The Addison Township Fire Department received a welcome piece of news March 19 when it was selected to receive federal grant money to help replace their old airpacks and turnout gear. They were awarded $137,000 from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant program to help purchase 20 sets of airpacks, 12 sets […]

Skilling interviews teachers in China

Oxford Superintendent Dr. William Skilling spent the first two weeks of March in China supervising the interview process of Chinese teachers that are going to be hired by the district for the 2010-11 school year. He was in China from March 5 to March 18. ‘We’re going to have five Chinese teachers from the internship […]