We are individuals born with free will and living in a free society, but that does not mean we should act without considering how it will affect others. There is a big difference between freedom and selfishness. The free man knows that he may say what he wishes, he may go where he pleases and […]
Nobody likes a bully, especially Oxford High School seniors Sara Ruch and Kayli Kammerer. That’s why these two young ladies chose to help organize and promote the Bully Busters program at their school and Oxford Middle School. ‘I don’t think bullying is acceptable at any level,? Ruch said. Ruch and Kammerer are using their participation […]
At Oxford Elementary, no good deed goes unnoticed. Just ask all the students and teachers whose photos and positive accomplishments are prominently featured on the school’s Action Wall. (Some of them are featured in the blue-shaded box.) ‘It’s a space we’ve created where we’re documenting students that take action,? said Rachel Hart, fourth-grade teacher and […]
There’s nothing American soldiers serving overseas cherish more than being able to hear the voices of their loved ones back home. Thanks to the Sweet & Savory Bake Shop in downtown Oxford our courageous servicemen and women will receive 362.5 hours of free phone time with which to talk to their wives, husbands, sons, daughters, […]
Oxford Village Councilman Tony Albensi helped increase his community’s population by one with the birth of his first child over the weekend. On Saturday, Jan. 21 at 8:19 a.m., Albensi and his wife, Jessica Hallmark, welcomed their son, John Christian Albensi, into the world at Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital. ‘It’s very exciting,? Albensi said. ‘We’re […]
Before a new station manager can be found to run Oxford Community Television (OCTV), local officials must decide if they wish to conduct the search themselves or hire a professional employment recruiter to do it for them. Opinions on the subject were mixed at the Jan. 16 meeting of the Oxford Area Cable Communications Commission. […]
Grab your mouse and start clicking because Daniel Axford (DA) Elementary needs your help to win an on-line contest. DA is a finalist in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) 2012 Video Contest. ‘We are one of five elementary school finalists out of the hundreds (of entries) that were submitted,? said […]
The decade noted for big hair, shoulder pads and Pac Man is returning to Oxford for one night only, so put down your Rubik’s Cube, strap on your Swatch watch and get ready to Wang Chung. Oxford Township’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a ‘Totally 80s Prom Night? at Devil’s Ridge Golf Club (3700 […]
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of monthly articles about the Northeast Oakland Historical Museum. Each story will focus on a few unique items on display at the museum, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. We hope these stories will encourage readers to visit the museum and maybe volunteer their […]
I’ve never been a fan of local governments constantly employing the services of high-priced consultants. Yes, there are times when it’s necessary to get an attorney’s opinion or have an engineer provide some sort of technical expertise. But I draw the line when a governing body wants to hire somebody to basically do its job. […]