While drilling for oil and natural gas may not be new to Addison Township, the potential use of pipelines in excess of 30 years old has both residents and township officials concerned. ‘We’re not against the oil and gas industry,? said township Supervisor Bruce Pearson. ‘My issue is these pipes were put in (sometime in […]
Oxford Community Schools is one step closer to being able to house international students after signing on the dotted line to a new international partnership with the Weiming Education Group out of Hong Kong, China. ‘Our new partnership with Weiming Education Group will move us closer to making the globe our campus,? said Superintendent Dr. […]
The Lady Cat swimmers took a hard 119-67 loss to the Lake Orion Dragons during their home dual meet on Oct. 17. ‘We had some good races and the girls had some good swims,? said Head Coach Jacquelyn Rank. ‘Most were season-best times or close to it.? In the 200 Medley Relay: Oxford’s A Relay […]
While most athletes learn to play a sport from a parent or participating in parks and recreation leagues in their youth, OHS senior Madi Eschberger learned from watching YouTube videos. The three-year varsity lacrosse player for the Wildcats was introduced to the game in seventh grade as a spectator. ‘I actually saw my cousin play […]
Teachers, administrators and central office administration expecting 2 percent salary reductions due to the student count being down this year were relieved when the Oxford Board of Education decided to hold off on the reductions until next year. The board recently voted 4-2-1 to delay the Oxford Education Association (OEA) salary reduction until September 1, […]
With a score of 295 points, the Oxford High School varsity boys cross country team placed 10th at the state finals Nov. 2. ‘They came ready to perform and they were just ecstatic to walk away in the top ten in the state,? said Head Coach Matt Johnson. Gabe Hogan led the boys with 16:24.1; […]
For Oxford Boys Varsity Soccer Coach John Thaler ‘this season has been by far the most memorable.? ‘The boys kept improving and played every game like it was their last,? Thaler said. The boys finished in second place in the OAA Blue division with a 5-1 record and ended their season with an overall record […]
Severe storms with wind gusts of up to 70 miles per hour blew through the area Sunday knocking down branches, trees and power lines, leaving nearly 3,000 Oxford and Addison residents without electricity. Those living in the area of Thomas and Ludwig roads got a show after a tree fell on a power line on […]
What started out as a simple assignment of studying the school’s rules of conduct and dress codes for Oxford High School’s Leadership Class turned into a rumor concerning ‘new dress code rules? that spread like wildfire among students on Friday, Nov. 8. Rumors began that the school was going to ban scarves for both winter […]
If you happen to step into the classrooms of first-grade teacher Jessica Peyerk and second-grade teacher Chelsea Schlak at Leonard Elementary,you might notice a lot more repetition and hand signals going on than other classrooms. That’s because Peyerk and Schlak have adopted a new style of teaching called ‘Whole-Brain Teaching.? ‘We both kind of found […]