The Oxford Early Learning Center’s Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) summer camp is now available for free this year, due to an additional $3,600 per pupil funding being passed down by the state, which hadn’t been given in the summer before according to OELC Director Washea Jackson. ‘We’re thrilled about it,? Jackson said. ‘This is […]
During their first competition of the season, Oxford High School’s Robotics Team TORC, has already locked themselves in for a spot at the state competition on April 10-12 after winning the ‘Chairman’s Award? at the Great Lakes Bay Region District, March 20-22. The Chairman’s Award, which is the most prestigious award at FIRST is given […]
Just like homeowners have seen increases in both their heat and electric bills due to the harsh winter season, schools are no different. According to Assistant Superintendent of Business & Finance Pamela Anstey, Oxford community schools is estimated by their utility marketer, Proliance, to have nearly $200,000 budget shortfalls in utilities ($108,905 gas and $89,774 […]
Everyday there are critical life choices to be made whether good or bad, but Judge Julie Nicholson of the 52-3 District Court hopes Oxford High School students will make the ‘right choice,? as it relates to alcohol, drugs and texting and driving. Nicholson spoke to OHS sophomores at the annual ‘Have to Choose? program held […]
Forty-one residents attended the last official ‘Annual Meeting? of Addison Township held March 22, at the township hall. ‘This was great attendance and I think that speaks very well of where this township is headed and that’s the support this community sees in this board and they are very happy with this board,? Pearson said. […]
Due to the current eight snow days, Oxford High School’s May-term has been cancelled. ‘Those missing days have made it very difficult to get all the standards and benchmarks, certainly at the level they need to be for the current semester, so the decision was made that in light of the weather that we would […]
In light of the recent roof leaks and flooding issues at the Addison Township Hall, officials took their first step in determining whether constructing a new building or repairing the current facility would be the smarter choice. At the March 17 township meeting, the board voted 5-0 to ‘authorize administration to create a draft agreement […]
When it comes to police and fire protection, Addison Township is only looking for renewals of the current millage rates on the Aug. 5 primary ballot. The current police tax is 4.4874 mills, which would generate an estimated $1,003,597 in the first year of levy. The fire department operating and ambulance service tax is currently […]
Dave Wagner, Independence Township supervisor, has been feeling a little more than ‘under the weather? lately. Wagner was taken by ambulance to St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital in Pontiac on April 1, because of severe stomach pains. Infection had spread from a torn stomach lining, damage during severe coughing. Doctors performed surgery, Friday. ‘Two hours […]
Peter Cottontail was seen hopping around Clarkston Specialty Healthcare Center last week. During the week prior to Easter, Home Instead Senior Care members and Peter Cottontail visited seven senior care facilities in Oakland County, spending time with and entertaining residents, stopping for pictures, and passing out plastic eggs filled with candy. ‘It’s a wonderful program […]