I understand that the fire department is seeking a new millage to maintain and improve the services for Oxford Township. I understand the need for the millage, but I also see a dire need for better roads throughout Oxford Township. If I was in an emergency vehicle and being rushed to the nearest hospital, I […]
A priceless piece of America’s famed Old West will return to Oxford this summer, so be on the lookout for bandits like Black Bart. Rod Charles was pleased to announce the legendary Wells Fargo Stagecoach will once again take part in Oxford’s Lone Ranger parade on Saturday, Aug. 2. ‘It was so well-received by the […]
In order to make it easier for residents to report potholes, the Road Commission for Oakland County has introduced a new, easy-to-remember phone line to its Department of Customer Services (DCS). DCS is the department that receives all resident calls and ensures all the information is received, recorded and forwarded to the proper agency staff. […]
Oxford’s weather-prognosticating llama has gone to roam that big pasture in the sky. Tutor, a resident of Windstar Farm in Oxford Township, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, April 3, 2014. He was 9 years old. ‘I’m going to really going to miss him. He was my buddy,? said Mark Harries, who owns […]
Changes to the central administration staff with regard to its structure, titles and salaries were approved last week by the Oxford Board of Education. According to Superintendent Dr. Willian Skilling, the central office has been broken down into two categories, operations and academics, as a part of a restructuring plan the district will be laying […]
The state of Michigan is expanding on-line education to seated students, according to Oxford Virtual Academy Director Andrew Hulbert. Under section 21F of the State School Aid Act, the State of Michigan is providing students grades 5-12 the option to enroll in up to two-online courses in place of their seated classes. The new legislation […]
Lady Wildcat Varsity Soccer is ready to kick off a new season, according to new Head Coach ? Robert Euashka, who was hired to take over the program last November. ‘You will see a much more composed team on the ball that plays fast and looks to exploit gaps with speed on the widths. Last […]
Head Coach Tim Bausack is ‘expecting to see exciting things this season? from his Lady Wildcats on the Lacrosse field. ‘We are working towards being better at all the things that are fun to watch as a spectator,? he said. With this being their first season with a tougher schedule, Bausack is hopeful for his […]
Liquid Lightning’s swim team smashed a 17- year-old record in the girls 11-12 200 medley relay with a time of 1:52.07 at the 2014 Michigan Short Course State Championships March 8-10 at the Oakland University Aquatic Center. The previous record was set in 1997 with a time of 1:53.85. Leading the relay was Courtney Connolly […]
While the Lady Cats might be young out on field, new Varsity Softball Coach Jessica Granger believes ‘by the end of the season there will be a huge amount of growth and learning take place.? ‘The sky is the limit with this team,? Granger said. ‘As long as we practice hard and come to play […]