As an attorney, Mark Stepek said his job is to deal with the facts and to communicate those facts to a jury, which is an expertise he hopes to bring to the Oxford School Board as well, if voted to take one of the four seats available in November. ‘There are so many problems that […]
Like others before him, Danny VanVleet considers it ‘an honor? to be named as one of the inductees to the Oxford Hall of Fame. VanVleet, who graduated in 1964, was one of the most versatile athletes of the mid 1960s. VanVleet earned 11 varsity letters while a Wildcat. In Oxford’s first year in the Tri-County […]
Citing health reasons, Addison Township Trustee John Sutphin submitted a letter of resignation effective Sept. 30. ‘At this time, I would like to thank all the people that put their trust in me as they elected me to serve four consecutive terms of office (as) trustee,? Sutphin wrote in his letter. ‘It has been a […]
A 13-acre parcel from S-E Suburban Estates, located on the east side of Rochester Road and south of Mayfield Lane, could possibly be the site of a new gas station, convenience store and other retail if Addison Township Planning Commission recommends rezoning from residential to C-2 commercial. A public hearing to discuss the proposal was […]
Fear of vacancy is just one of the many reasons residents of Addison Township living near S-E Suburban Estates don’t want Boji Holdings Group, LLC to build a proposed gas station and convenience store near their homes and transform a portion of the land from residential to C2 Commercial. Nearly 50 people filled the room […]
Oxford Schools Chief Academic Officer Dr. James Schwarz is in the running to become the new superintendent of the Avondale school district. Schwarz, who was the principal of Clear Lake Elementary prior to joining Oxford’s central administration, is one of two finalists for the job. He told this reporter his goal has always been to […]
It’s a brand new school year in Oxford and with it comes changes to when the day begins and ends at the district’s five elementary schools, middle school and high school. Changes at the state level led to changes at the district level, according to Oxford Chief Academic Officer Dr. James Schwarz. ‘The state requires […]
Considered ‘one of the finest players? in Oxford High School girls basketball history, Lisa (Starr) Tester will be inducted into the district’s Hall of Fame this month. ‘I’m humbled by the honor,? she said. Tester helped lead former Coach Ian Smith’s basketball teams to an 88-11 overall record from 1978-81. Her career included three North […]
Dr. James Schwarz’s goal of becoming a superintendent became reality last week after the Avondale Board of Education voted to hire him for the position at their Sept. 2 meeting. ‘I’m anxious to get started (at Avondale),? said Schwarz, who’s currently the Chief Academic Officer for Oxford. Schwarz will officially begin his tenure at Avondale […]
Although the news is currently ‘unofficial,? Oxford Middle School Principal Kenneth Weaver has been tapped to replace Jim Schwarz as chief academic officer. ‘It’s indeed an honor to be appointed to the position and to follow Mr. Schwarz, who has done an absolute wonderful job,? Weaver told this reporter. ‘It will be big shoes to […]