Addison passes budget with new hall, 2 percent raises

For the past six years, the Addison Township budget has been able to stay out of the red and this year is no exception. Township officials voted unanimously to approve the 2015-16 budget at the March 16 regular board meeting. ‘I think we’ve proven that we can manage the township’s money effectively and we certainly […]

Leonard IB Exhibition covers many topics

Animal abuse, cancer, domestic violence, obesity and poverty were just a few of the major issues that fifth-graders at Leonard Elementary discussed during their IB (International Baccalaureate) Exhibition, held at the school on March 26. ‘I thought the kids did a fantastic job,? said Leonard Principal Paul McDevitt. ‘They tackled some pretty serious issues and […]

Two ties for booters

Two ties was the result when the Oxford High School girls varsity soccer team faced neighoring rivals last week. The ladies kicked things off with the home-opener against the Clarkston Wolves. The game ended in a 1-1 tie. ‘We were tied up on a controversial penalty kick call with three minutes left,? said Head Coach […]

TEAM 20 wants answers about proposed dorm

A new Facebook group has emerged to challenge the building of a dormitory to house 200 international students by Weiming Education Group (WEG), a private company based in the People’s Republic of China. The group is called TEAM 20. Truth in Education Accountability in Management 20 Years is a grass roots community group consisting of […]

District nominates 3 for Teacher of the Year

Every year one elementary, one middle and one high school teacher is selected to represent Oxford for the ‘Oakland County Outstanding Teacher of the Year.? ‘The Oakland County Outstanding Teacher of the Year Awards are presented annually to honor and reward? Oakland County teachers who have achieved, through their effort and example, the highest standards […]

Oxford schools honors five for Betty Campion Award

Oxford School principals honored nominees for the Betty Campion Award at the March 25 Oxford Board of Education meeting. According to the Oakland Schools Education Foundation website, ‘The Betty Campion Distinguished Support Service Award was established in 1990 to recognize the many contributions support persons make to the learning community in Oakland County.? The award […]

Oxford author turns personal stories into new novel

Being a published author is nothing new to Oxford resident Gloria Nixon-John, but laying open her feelings and emotions to personal stories that took place in her childhood for others to read is. And that’s what she did with her latest Young Adult Crossover Novel ‘Learning from Lady Chatterley: A Novel Based on Memory.? ‘This […]

New coach has ‘high expectations? for baseball team

The Wildcats Varsity baseball team has ‘high expectations? this season, according to new Head Coach Dave Herrick. ‘We plan on competing for four championships this year ? league, district, regional and a state title,? he said. ‘We (also) plan to win the last game of the year.? Herrick, a special education teacher at Lakeville Elementary […]

Girls tennis team to hit the courts April 14

The Oxford girls varsity tennis team is ready to start another season and so far, the weather has aided their efforts to prepare. ‘We have been able to practice a lot more than (in) previous years because the courts have been clear of snow,? said Head Coach Gayle Bailey. After losing four seniors from last […]

Booters good mix of returning starters, talented newbies

By Trevor Keiser Leader Staff Writer The overall expectation for the Lady Cat Varsity Soccer team is a ‘good brand of quick soccer with lots of combinations and balls played into gaps,? according to Head Coach Robert Euashka. ‘We are not the world’s biggest team, so we will rely on our speed and speed of […]

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