Once again that special time of year has arrived. The streets begin to empty a little, the parks seem to quiet down and the children GO BACK TO SCHOOL! Yes, a new school year is dawning for Oxford Area Community Schools – and with the start of every school year comes lots of changes and […]
Oxford Area Community Schools is pleased to welcome two new administrators – high school assistant principal Ken Weaver and middle school assistant principal Jeffery Beane. Weaver, 37, grew up in Hale, near West Branch, and graduated from Hale High School. He received his bachelors of science in history, with economics and political science minors, from […]
Sometimes what you want and want you can afford are not the same thing. Officials in Addison Township learned this lesson when going over plans for the new fire hall to be stationed just inside the Village of Leonard on Rochester Rd. After creating a needs assessment and a “wish list,” officials had architects draw […]
Parents and caregivers in Oxford can now take their children through a very original “musical adventure” with Kindermusik with Kimberly. Kindermusik is a music and movement program for children from birth to seven years of age. The program fosters total development through parent involvement and skill building at the child’s pace. “Kindermusik looks at the […]
Oxford resident Patrick Andrew LaFleur, 31, was sentenced for 35 to 50 years in prison for attacking, maiming and kidnapping an Oakland Township woman. LaFleur’s sentence will not be enacted until 2013, after he has served ten years for violating his parole. Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Detective Greg Glover stated that LaFleur must serve his […]
The start of every new school year comes with unexpected surprises, joys and challenges. For Oxford Schools, this school year came with an abundance of all of the above. “I thought our opening was outstanding this year,” said Superintendent Virginia Brennan-Kyro. “Everyone said that this has been one of the best years.” With plenty of […]
The Addison Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved a new franchise agreement for SEMCO Energy Gas Company at the special August 21 meeting. The agreement will allow the company to provide service to residents in sections 1, 12, 13, 24, 25 and 26, town 5 north, range 11 east, of Addison Township. The request for […]
Fire Chief George Spencer has always loved bike riding. He said he remembers riding his bike all the time as a child. He couldn’t get enough of bike riding. So recently this Addison Township official decided to revive his past and bring back one of his greatest loves for a good cause – Spencer participated […]
Three games into the season and the Lady Wildcats are already showing they are a force to be reckoned with. The varsity girls basketball team hosted the Oxford Invitational on August 25 through 27 with the Lady Cats facing off against Lake Orion and Flint Carman-Ainsworth. On Monday, Oxford defeated the Dragons 54-51. Top points […]
And they are off and running…. The Oxford cross country teams began another great season at the Rochester Adam’s Invitational on August 28 with all runners improving upon last year’s times. “I was very, very please,” said coach Ray Sutherland. “All the kids ran faster than last year.” The Wildcat men had six medal winners: […]