African choir to perform at Christ the King Nov. 29

OXFORD TWP. ? Christ the King (CTK) Church, located at 1550 W. Drahner Rd., is inviting the public to attend a free concert performed by the South Africa-based Key of Hope Choir on Sunday, Nov. 29. It starts at 6:30 p.m. ‘This is our second tour,? explained Key of Hope’s U.S. Operations Coordinator Julie Tanner. […]

Bouckley named one of top women in auto industry

Oxford resident Sandra Bouckley, vice president of manufacturing engineering for GKN Driveline Americas, was named among the top 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry by Automotive News. Bouckley and her co-honorees were featured in a special Nov. 9 issue of the publication and honored at a gala dinner in Detroit, sponsored by […]

Bandel to continue throwing for Gators

Oxford High School track-and-field star Connor Bandel signed his letter of intent Nov. 17 to compete for the University of Florida. ‘I feel great about signing with Florida. I think it was a no-brainer that I go there when I compared everything with other schools,? Bandel said. ‘The three main things that made me choose […]

Students seek social justice

A group of students is looking to integrate greater cultural awareness and cohesiveness in the hallways and classrooms of Oxford High School through a new movement they’re calling the Oxford Social Justice Project (OSJP). Members include Trinity Munoz, 10, Parker Fleming, 10, Katie Guthrie, 12, Adriana Villa, 11 and Marcus Hufnagel, 9. According to Bully […]

Long takes over as Special Olympics coordinator

Lindsey Long, a special education teacher at Oxford High School, is the new coordinator for Special Olympics for Oxford. Long was given the position after the former coordinator stepped down earlier this year. ‘It’s awesome and I’m excited,? Long said. ‘It’s not anything I haven’t done before, just a new title.? Long has been coaching […]

OHS grad competes in public speaking competition

While checking his e-mail at Saginaw Valley State University, Tyler Kwapis came across an e-mail blast with the headline: ‘Win $400: Public Speaking Competition.? Kwapis, a 2015 Oxford High School graduate with a passion for public speaking, decided to register for it. ‘They were very shocked a freshman was registering and they just didn’t expect […]

B-ball coach resigns after disobeying district directive

Oxford High School Head Varsity Basketball Coach Stephan Henning handed in his letter of resignation Dec. 2 for the 2015-16 season. According to Oxford Superintendent Tim Throne, Henning made an ‘error in judgment in not following numerous district directives that impact the safety of our students,? which led to him being asked to step down […]

DECA teaches financial literacy, entrepreneurship to kids

Fifth-graders from Kristen Rhoades and Audrey Boris’s classes at Oxford Elementary along with Clear Lake fifth-graders from Jackie Wiscombe’s class enjoyed a ‘Carnival Day? on Dec. 1, which was put on by Oxford High School DECA students. According to senior Emily Zeliasko there were three separate DECA groups who taught the students either about financial […]

New twp. hall open for business

It’s not quite the walls of Jericho, but the walls of the old Addison Township Hall did come tumbling down this past week after township officials moved into their new home next door, which is now open for business. ‘We are moved in, we just don’t have everything put away yet, but we are up […]

Boys basketball looks ‘to get better every day?

While the boys varsity basketball team is off to a 0-2 start after tough losses to St. Mary’s Preparatory (37-59) and Romeo (51-57), newly-appointed Head Coach Dave Brown said the goal of the season is ‘to get better every day, compete for a league title and make a run in the tournament.? ‘You can expect […]

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