Leonard Elementary first and second-graders had a close encounter of the Christmas kind last week. Before a jam-packed audience at Lakeville Elementary, the students performed ‘A Martian Christmas.? The musical play centered around a group of Martians who came to Earth with sinister plans to ‘freeze-dry? everyone and steal our snow to fuel their space […]
If all goes well next year, Caitlin Hubbard will be the newest cadet at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The 18-year-old Addison resident is certainly off to an impressive start receiving nominations to the prestigious academy from both U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R) and U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D). ‘These […]
Oxford Township officials voted 5-2 to authorize the Road Commission for Oakland County to utilize the engineering firm of Spalding DeDecker Associates, Inc. for the paving design of Ray Road between M-24 and N. Oxford Road. ‘It’s important to us because Oxford High School’s right there. A lot of young folks travel that road,? said […]
Just in time for the holidays, the Oxford Public Library received the gift that keeps on giving ? and no Cousin Eddie, it’s not the Jelly of the Month Club. The library received a $1,000 award for its endowment fund from the Library of Michigan, part of the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries. […]
For the first time ever, all the Super Singers in the Oxford school district performed together in one place. A total of 175 fourth and fifth-graders from Oxford, Leonard, Lakeville and Clear Lake elementaries belted out a delightful mix of classic and modern holiday tunes at the Oxford High School Performing Arts Center Dec. 19. […]
All right Michiganders, put on your mitten-shaped thinking caps ? it’s time for a pop quiz. What’s the state wildflower? What’s the state fossil? What’s the state soil? What’s the state reptile? Don’t know? Well, maybe you should pick up a copy of the new children’s book ‘Connor the Carver Carves Michigan’s Symbols.? Written by […]
In government, it’s rare to find officials who care more about helping people than following some dusty rule book to the letter. Fortunately for Oxford and Addison residents, John T. Elsarelli was such an official. He was truly one of the good guys. The longtime building officialfor Addison Township and Oxford Village passed away December […]
The Kotora family, of Oxford, is heading to Jamaica, mon, after winning a local TV news cast’s contest. Kevin and Angela Kotora last week won an 8-day, 7-night vacation to Montego Bay, Jamaica, courtesy of Channel 7 WXYZ-TV’s ‘Hot Coffee, Hot Beaches? contest. They also won a year’s supply of McDonald’s Premium Roast Coffee. ‘I […]
Well, once again it’s time for the famous ‘Swami C.J.? to make his New Year’s predictions. Gather round my crystal ball as I call upon the spirits of my Bar and go into a deep trance. Om . . . Om . . . Om . . . Another Martini please . . . Om […]
Are you a parent who cares about the quality of your child’s education in Oxford Schools? Are you a taxpayer who cares about how your hard-earned dollars are spent by the Oxford school district? If you answered yes to one or both of these questions, this is your lucky day. Potential candidates for the Oxford […]