Despite what some state legislators are saying in the news media these days, I think term limits are a good and healthy thing for our representative system of government. Term limits can give rise to new points of view, fresh ideas and serve as an impediment to business-as-usual politics. I don’t believe term limits are […]
Watch out world ? here comes Oxford High School’s Class of 2011! Another 285 Wildcat alumni were unleashed Sunday following the commencement ceremony at Oakland University’s O’Rena. Of those, 134 graduated with some form of academic honors. Graduating at the top of the class were Valedictorian Xing Chen and salutatorians Konrad Thaler and Mark Schonfeld. […]
An Oxford Village Police dispatcher resigned Monday during a disciplinary hearing convened because she reported for work June 3 allegedly smelling of alcohol. ‘It’s an unfortunate incident, but we made the proper corrections,? said Police Chief Mike Neymanowski. Bridget Burke, a full-time dispatcher and 11-year veteran of the department, resigned at the ‘beginning of the […]
A 12-year-old male Oxford Middle School student is being investigated by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department in connection with two alleged assaults ? one physical and one sexual ? involving two different female OMS students. According to Sheriff’s Det. Jason Louwaert, who works out of the Oxford Twp. substation, both of these alleged assaults occurred […]
In the world of sports, there’s no doubt it was Oxford High School’s Class of 2011 that restored the Wildcats? fearsome roar and put some teeth back into their bite. This was the class whose wrestling team once again secured district and regional championships, then topped it off by winning the long-sought Division I state […]
A true legend and class act in the world of Wildcat sports addressed Oxford High School’s senior athletes during last week’s Booster awards ceremony. Lee Noftz, who served as Oxford’s very first athletic director from 1970-92, gave a terrific speech about life, competition, priorities and the future. ‘In the future, you’re going to be facing […]
Clare Sheridan is truly an inspiration, not to mention a real sweetheart. For months now, the delightful 90-year-old Oxford resident has been volunteering her time at Clear Lake Elementary. ‘It’s fun to be around young children,? said Sheridan, who was beaming from ear to ear. ‘It’s a lovely school. They’re awful nice kids here.? Every […]
Oxford High students wishing to pursue careers in engineering and technology will now be eligible for college credit, scholarships and preferential treatment in the college admissions process because the school’s Project Lead The Way (PLTW) program received national certification last week. ‘I was really excited,? said teacher Dave Okasinski, who oversees the OHS pre-engineering program. […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor Plans for a proposed Tractor Supply Co. (TSC) were submitted to Oxford Township, however, they won’t be discussed at the June 23 planning commission meeting as was originally expected. ‘The Oxford project is definitely on hold,? wrote Don Kettler, of the Muskegon-based DMK Development, in a June 2 e-mail. DMK […]
After serving nearly 12 years on the Oxford Township Board, Trustee Shirley Clancy announced last week she will not seek reelection later this year. “Twelve years for a trustee is a long time,” she said. “There should be the opportunity for others to serve.” Rather than reflect on her three terms in office, Clancy preferred […]