Addison Township has a balanced budget for the 2011-12 fiscal year. The Board of Trustees voted 7-0 in favor of adopting the 2011-2012 fiscal year budget at a special meeting on Saturday, March 26. The township will be operating with an estimated total revenue of $1,106,989 and expenditures totalling $1,106,989. ‘We are doing quite well,? […]
After the varsity girls soccer team suffered through constant injuries last year, head coach Larry Ferris knew he had to improve his team’s strength and conditioning in the off-season in order for his team to get better. Getting the girls off of running on hardwood floors and into the gym, Ferris sees a much healthier […]
There’s a new man in charge of the Wildcats varsity boys and girls track and field teams. On Feb. 23, the athletic department recommended to the Board of Education to hire Bob Blunk as the new varsity track and field coach. It’s a move bringing plenty of experience and success to an already successful program. […]
The varsity softball team is looking to reload this year after losing five key players from last season’s district championship team. ‘It’s kind of scary after you lose a core group of girls…so you are always kind of curious as to what is going to come back,? varsity head coach Kristi McDevitt said. However, McDevitt […]
By Andrew Moser Leader Staff Writer The varsity lacrosse team suffered through the lumps of going from the club level to a full varsity sport last season, failing to record a win in their first season on the varsity level. Head Coach Joe Zmikly is optimistic heading into this season based on the vast amount […]
Addison Township Deputy Treasurer Jan Ferguson has spent nearly a quarter century faithfully serving the residents of Addison Township. On Thursday, March 31, she will walk through the doors of the township offices on Lakeville Road for the last time as she is set to retire from her position. ‘I feel honored and humbled that […]
Oxford High School freshman swimming sensation Haley Kornburger has had quite the year in the pool. In addition to helping the Wildcats to a second place finish in the Oakland Activities Association blue division, she also had strong finishes in the Michigan 13 and over state swimming championships at Eastern Michigan University from March 18-20. […]
Oakland County Sheriff Deputies responded to a home invasion call on Tanview in Oxford Township after the homeowner stumbled upon an unknown man in his den during the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 15. At approximately 12:05 a.m., the 72-year-old homeowner woke up because his dog was growling. As he entered the hallway to […]
Teachers can help shape and mold the hearts and minds of students, no matter the age or grade level. Three outstanding teachers within the Oxford Community Schools were honored as nominees for the Oakland County Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award at the Oxford Community Schools Board of Education meeting on Monday, March 14. Chadwick […]
Oxford High School choirs posted some top notch scores during District Choral Festival, which was held at OHS on Monday, March 14. Four choirs sang and did sight readings before a panel of judges and when the results came back, two choirs, concert choir and men’s choir received superior ratings, while chorale and women’s choir […]