Area karate kids win five world medals

Five members of Bryant’s Karate in Oxford used their lightning-fast hands and feet to pick up five medals at the World Karate Championships Nov. 2-5 in Cadiz, Spain. Jeff Bryant watched his students capture a total of five medals, three bronze and two silver during the third annual World Championships. “The competition level for the […]

Public views streetscape concepts, gives input

Business owners, community leaders and concerned citizens got a first hand look at the beginning concepts of the new streetscape project being designed for downtown Oxford on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Rod Arroyo, vice president of Birchler Arroyo Associates and Sue Grissim, the director of operations for Grissim Metz Andriese Associates, presented their basic concepts and […]

Auditor: Strong fund balance will help offset revenue losses

Decreases in revenue and appropriate level of fund balance was the talk of the town during the audit presentation by Yeo & Yeo P.C. Manager Jacob Sopcynzski at the Monday, Nov. 14 Oxford Board of Education meeting. The audited numbers indicated the district generated $43,308,814 in revenue, while only expending $42,296,756, thus leaving them with […]

OMS launches anti-bullying program

With numerous teen and young adult suicides over the past year related to bullying, Oxford Middle School officials are hoping to stop bullying before it starts. On Monday, Nov. 14, OMS administration, along with district administration, community leaders, deputies from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and surprise guest Lomas Brown, who played offensive tackle for […]

Turkey trotters race for birds

Despite a chill in the early morning air, 153 runners and walkers descended upon Seymour Lake Township Park Nov. 13 for some fun and exercise. But most importantly, they trotted to try and win a free turkey. The Oxford Twp. Parks and Recreation Department held their annual ‘Turkey Trot? on Saturday, Nov. 12. The event […]

Go-kart racer chasing his dreams

Like father, like son. In the world of auto racing, such combinations of Mario and Michael Andretti, Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Lee and Richard Petty are just a few of the most successful father/son duo’s in the history of the sport. Now, Oxford Middle School sixth grader Ben Varner, 11, is […]

District to get $500K if it commits to adopting ‘best practices?

School districts state-wide are getting thousands, if not millions, of dollars back from the state of Michigan thanks to the ‘best practices? incentive included in Gov. Rick Synder’s 2012 budget. According to the incentive, districts across the state would receive a one-time payment of $100 per student if they adopt four of five ‘best practice? […]

Breaking down those pupil numbers

Oxford Community Schools is growing yet again. Unofficial results from Count Day on Wednesday, Oct. 5 indicate the district is up approximately 272 students from last year, bringing the total number of students in the district up to 5,011.04. Of the 5,011 students, 555 are Schools of Choice students, and 176.68 students enrolled in the […]

Teachers win nearly $9K in grants

The Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan awarded nine grants to teachers in Oxford Community Schools during the Oxford Board of Education meeting on Monday, Nov. 14. A total of $8,749.34 was awarded to 15 different teachers throughout the district. Grant winners from Oxford include: Colleen Kazor, Danielle Collins and Lee Phillips – Daniel Axford Elementary. […]

Karate kids win 5 medals in Spain

Five members of Bryant’s Karate in Oxford used their lightning-fast hands and feet to pick up five medals at the World Karate Championships Nov. 2-5 in Cadiz, Spain. Jeff Bryant watched his students capture a total of five medals, three bronze and two silver during the third annual World Championships. ‘The competition level for the […]

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