Back when Zach Throne was a student at Oxford High School, he was no stranger to the spotlight. He had leading roles in the school’s productions of “Dracula,” “The 39 Steps” and “A Christmas Story.” These days, Throne is looking to break into the film business, albeit in a behind-the-scenes role. He’s the cofounder and […]
Oxford residents are being invited to enjoy a great meal at a local restaurant which will benefit those who have served our country. Braun Mayette, a fifth-year Oxford Schools Early College (OSEC) student, will be hosting a fund-raiser at Lake Orion’s Buffalo Wild Wings (770 N. Lapeer Rd.) on Monday, March 19. Twenty percent of […]
Oxford’s student musicians rocked the house during the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) District 3 Festival held March 2-3 at the high school’s Performing Arts Center. “We did very, very, very good,” said OHS Band Director Jim Gibbons. The OHS wind ensemble, symphonic band, concert band and symphony orchestra all received straight 1’s […]
Oxford Schools is looking into submitting a bid as part of a Michigan Department of Corrections pilot program, which could lead to the district providing virtual education to the state’s inmates. The pilot program is meant to deliver a high school curriculum virtually to a total of 400 inmates spread across three prisons around the […]
Prom season is right around the corner and every high school girl deserves to feel like a princess on the big night. But not everyone has the means to dress like one. That’s where the Oxford Public Library and Hope Closet come to the rescue and play fairy godmother. From now through the end of […]
A resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application seeking state money to help fund streetscape improvements in downtown Oxford during the M-24 construction project was approved 4-0 by the village council last week. But Councilman Joe Frost had a message for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) concerning the M-24 project – “make a […]
Join Oxford Free Methodist Church (790 S. Lapeer Rd.) for its 10th Annual Pinewood Derby on Saturday, March 17 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Scout troops, families and individuals of all ages are welcome to participate in this free event. Everyone get multiple runs down the track. There will be no eliminations. Participants can choose […]
Oxford Goodwill recently donated nearly $600 to Oxford-Orion FISH. The money was raised through Goodwill’s ‘Round-Up’ program, held throughout the months of December and January, where each customer could opt to round up the subtotal of their purchase to the nearest dollar in the name of donating towards the organization. Goodwill Assistant Store Manager Adam […]
Today, children spend a tremendous amount of time with various electronic devices including televisions, computers, tablets, video games and cell phones. As they become more intertwined with these devices, many worry that they may lose touch with one of life’s most beautiful gifts: nature. A $1,000 donation to Oxford Schools from Seven Ponds Nature Center […]
It’s about to be even easier for students and staff at Oxford’s elementary and middle schools to feel the numerous health benefits of drinking water throughout the day rather than sugary drinks. Oxford Schools will be receiving 18 water bottle refill stations through Oakland County, thanks to a recently launched program by the Board of […]