Although it’s only January, students at Oxford High School had to say goodbye to English teacher Jeremy Koch last week as he embarked on a new career. Koch has taught English for five and a half years at OHS after teaching English and psychology for Alpena Public Schools. Being a teacher seemed to be in […]
In order to maintain the current staffing level at Addison Oakland County Sheriff’s substation, township officials will ask voters to renew a 3.5-mill property tax in the August election. So as not to confuse voters, the township’s two police millages ? both of which expired Dec. 31, 2005 ? would be combined into one proposal. […]
Close to 100 girls signed up for the new Girls Basketball Camp through Oxford Parks and Rec. and spend every Saturday at OMS learning the basics, like ball-handling, passing and shooting. OHS girls basketball coach Al Poynter leads the camp, while high school team members lend a hand. The camp runs until Saturday, February 25.
Students at Leonard Elementary took a trip around the world last Wednesday when The Chautauqua Express, led by musician Guy Louis, pulled into town. Chautauquas were traveling shows popular at the turn of the century in North America. Native American and African drums got the kids on their feet and off to a multicultural musical […]
Fourth graders at Leonard Elementary have been studying slavery in America, so teacher Elizabeth Delano organized the second annual Underground Railroad Re-creation last Friday. Students had specific routes through the school they had to follow to freedom. When stopping in states like North Carolina and Pennsylvania, the slaves had to hide from the evil plantation […]
With more than 8,000 volunteers needed for this year’s Super Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, Oxford residents Mary Reynolds and Christine Borg decided to pitch in and be part of the crowd. Reynolds, 43, got the idea to volunteer a year ago after her sister-in-law said she was going to volunteer at the Super […]
Oprah’s got one. Now Debbie Meyers, co-owner of the Sweet & Savory Bake Shop, does too. A thriving talk show? Nah ? a book club. But not just any book club. This one’s for business lovers. Starting February 1, the first meeting of Meyer’s Business Lovers Book Club will take place at the bake shop […]
In 1985, Rotary International launched the PolioPlus program to protect children worldwide from the cruel and fatal consequences of polio. Yesterday, the Rotary Club of Oxford learned first-hand the tremendous efforts fellow Rotarians have made in wiping out the disease. Royal Oak resident and past District Governor Don Chisholm spoke to Oxford Rotarians of his […]
Students at Lakeville Elementary learned how to put the ‘D? in Detroit Basketball after Steve Moreland, one of the coaches for the Pistons, visited the school on Thursday. Moreland spoke to the kids about the importance of being on time, being a good listener, being a good person and taking pride in their work. Five […]
With the recent announcement of ‘deficit spending? from the 2005-2006 school budget, Oxford school officials have already come up with a plan to try and balance next year’s budget. At last week’s school board meeting, superintendent Virginia Brennan-Kyro outlined their plan of action. Unfortunately, Brennan-Kyro said they’re ‘anticipating? close to $1.5 million increases in various […]