Residents of the Oxford school district came out in droves to let their voices and opinions be heard March 11. Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations Tim Loock and Deputy Superintendent Nancy Kammer oversaw the one-hour public forum held at OHS. ‘Tonight we want to talk about what the problem is, share some data and […]
The Village of Leonard is in the initial stages of trying to acquire the Leonard Mill from it’s current owner and transform it into a focal point along Polly Ann Trail. Given the current condition of the building, located on East Elmwood St., it does not appear that a commercial business would be able to […]
The Oxford Community Schools Board of Education March 8 voted unanimously to approve the Crossroads for Youth Crossing Bridges Alternative School experimental pilot program. ‘We are delighted to be offering an alternative high school program to serve those children who just are not finding success within the traditional high school environment,? said James Schwarz, the […]
Oxford High School Senior Jordan Macocha has been honored for his exemplary volunteer service with a state-level Certificate of Excellence from the 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program. Macocha was nominated by OHS. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, an annual presentation by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School […]
The Oxford Basketball program enjoyed continued success at the lower levels with the seventh-grade boys basketball team finishing their season with a 9-1 overall record. In Head Coach Tom Wagner’s 23rd and last season coaching middle school boys, the Wildcats averaged nearly 40 points a game, defeating teams by an average of 16 points a […]
Oxford proved once again why it is a wrestling powerhouse in the state after claiming an individual title in the Oakland County Middle School wrestling tournament that was held at Lake Orion High School on Saturday, March 13. Eighth-grader Wesley Maskill claimed the county championship in the 130-pound weight class. He dominated his division, winning […]
Oxford High School will soon be alive with the sound of Music. Building off of last’s year’s highly successful performance of Annie, OHS proudly presents The Sound of Music for two weekends on March 18-20 and 25-27. ‘This is going to be huge,? said OHS Choir Director Chris Card. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘The Sound of […]
A 17-year-old male Oxford High School student was transported to Crittenton Hospital in Rochester March 1 for treatment after overdosing on various narcotics, some of which were provided by fellow students. After being examined by emergency room nurses, it was the determined the victim had taken an unknown heart medication and four antidepressants. He was […]
An Oxford Township senior citizen used her inquisitive nature to thwart a possible phone scam on Thursday, March 4. The 58-year-old Oxford Twp. resident received a call around 1 p.m. and was notified by a woman, who identified herself as a representative from Consumers Energy, that she qualified for a special government funded program. ‘She […]
A sign hangs on the wall of the Oxford High School choir room with the logo ‘Take it to the next level,? which is exactly what four Oxford High School choirs did as they qualified for the State Choral Festival with excellent ratings. With Caritas and Men’s Ensemble previously qualifying for state, this completes OHS’s […]