Addison Township officials took another step towards the constructing a new township hall. The township board voted unanimously at the Monday’s regular board meeting to authorize Supervisor Bruce Pearson and David Gassen, project manager for Partners in Architect, to select a construction manager. In a special meeting Nov. 10, the board, along with Gassen, heard […]
Oxford Schools hosted its third community forum at the Fine Arts Center at Oxford High School on Nov. 13 to provide an update to the public on the agreement between the district and the Weiming Education Group as it relates to a proposed dormitory for housing of international students. Because the district is still negotiating […]
In partnership with Detroit Lions Quarterback Matthew Stafford, Blue Cross recently asked kids ages 7-14 to create a two-minute video or submit a photo and short essay answering the question ‘What’s your favorite way to get moving and be active?? Oxford Middle School eighth-grader Austin West, was named one of three photo/essay finalist out of […]
Lady Wildcat hoopsters Cherilyn Banas and Jessica Murphy joined the ranks of previous Wildcats who have signed to play sports at the college level. Banas signed on Nov. 10 to play basketball for Lawrence Technological University, where she will be point guard for the Blue Devils. ‘I’m excited because I actually watched them play against […]
After receiving seven contractor bids for the addition on Oxford Fire Station No. 1, located at 96 N. Washington Street, Oxford Township Board unanimously chose Degenhardt & Sons, Inc. to be the general contractor for the project at the Nov. 12 meeting. Degenhard & Sons were recommended based on their base proposal of $636,636, which […]
Oxford Robotics Team TORC 2137 is teaming up with Sherman Publications, Inc. (SPI) to sell Oxford Leader subscriptions as part of its fund-raising efforts. For every new subscription, TORC members sell, SPI will donate $6 and for every renewal, SPI will contribute $5 to TORC. The money raised will help with their robotic build season […]
Seven Oxford football players were named to the Oakland Activities Association All-League First Team. Those players were Glacier Wallington, Will Horne, Matt Harris, Adam Schlicht, Scott Stubenrauch, John Patrick and Austin Hunsucker. ‘Seven kids is pretty doggone good,? said Head Coach Bud Rowley. ‘We aren’t the biggest school and our kids aren’t the biggest, but […]
Distracted driving is the number one killer of teenagers, according to Anthony Lawrence of ‘Save a Life Tour,? and every 30 seconds someone is injured and/or killed because of it. To bring that message home, Oxford High School students Elizabeth Yeomans, Jacquelyn Borg and Jessica Fallis invited the Save a Life Tour to present a […]
The Lady Wildcat swimmers took third with 338 points in their league meet earlier this month Nov. 5-7. They girls followed behind Royal Oak (584 points) and Farmington (394 points). Troy Athens finished in fourth’with 254 points, Avondale took fifth, Ferndale came in sixth, Hazel Park finished in seventh, and Southfield Lathrup took eighth’place. ‘Since […]
Recycling and ‘going green? is important, according to Oxford High School Senior Olivia Eckola, which is why she and her partner Allison Miller decided to promote going green as their public relations campaign for DECA. ‘My mom is really into doing all of that stuff like recycling and watching how much paper and water we […]