As a way to fix the problem so many school districts operating in deficit, State Superintendent Mike Flanagan is asking lawmakers to consider creating countywide school districts. Michigan currently has 549 school districts 56 intermediate districts, and 277 charter schools. Other states with countywide districts include Maryland, Virginia and Florida. ‘From my experience as both […]
Oxford High School’s boys? junior varsity and varsity soccer teams are proud to announce the Fifth Annual Alumni game to be played Friday, July 26 at 7 p.m. at OHS. ‘It is a great event where the Oxford Soccer Community of the past, present and future come together to celebrate Oxford High School’Soccer,? said Boys […]
After being unsure of where to continue his college wrestling career, 2013 graduate Rocco Borg made his decision a couple weeks ago and signed an agreement with Eastern Michigan University. ‘I visited Northern (Michigan University) first and then Eastern. They’re like two completely different schools,? Borg said. ‘I kind of liked the college lifestyle more […]
As a way of keeping parents connected with Oxford Community Schools, OCS has created a new free ‘Oxford Community Schools App? for smartphone and tablet users to download. ‘It’s flat out just communication with parents. Anything we can do to make it easier for our parents either to find information, find who they’re looking for […]
What do you get when you mix the Victorian era with steam-power and throw in a little science fiction? You get a movement known as ‘steampunk.? The Addison Township Public Library gave teens an introduction to the steampunk community with a steampunk minicon held at township hall on July 22. The convention included various speakers […]
Much like Oxford Township did back in June, Addison Township recently decided to increase its building fees in order to help cover its expenses. ‘Many communities downsized in the last recession, but this was not an option for Addison Township,? said Supervisor Bruce Pearson. ‘We kept our building department, but we only have the basics.? […]
Addison Township officials began preliminary discussions with Consumers Energy last week about the possibility of bringing natural gas to Addison residents. ‘We don’t have a price yet, nor do we have a timeline. At this point we’re kind of feeling out the township to see the interest to natural gas,? said Julie Kubacki with Consumers […]
Five new Wildcat sports stars will be inducted into the Oxford Hall of Fame this September. The 2013 class of inductees include Megan Burns, Dr. Heather Hall, Zach Line, Bobby Schmidt and Jenny White. The fourth class of the Oxford Athletic Hall of Fame will be honored by the Oxford High School Athletic Department on […]
Oxford High School’s Athletic Department is once again on the lookout for two new coaches. Both freshman softball coach Katie Goetz and JV coach Anna Somers resigned due to family concerns, according to Athletic Director Mike Watson. ‘Both Katie and Anna are capable teacher-coaches (and) both have responsibilities to their families and careers,? he said. […]
‘A truly American sentiment recognizes the dignity of labor and the fact that honor lies in honest toil? – Grover Cleveland The recent news of fast-food worker protestors demanding minimum wage be raised to $15 an hour reminded me of summer jobs. In my last column, I had referenced that I knew way too many […]