Addison employees get raises, retirement plan

For the first time ever, Addison Township employees will be offered a retirement plan. ‘I have been saying all along (since taking office in 2008), I was going to do that because (the) bottom-line is I don’t want anybody working in Addison Township for 30 years and then I drive by and see them selling […]

Ski teams ready to hit the slopes

Coach Phil Nimmo is looking to both the boys and girls? ski teams to finish near the top of their division. ‘Our boys have been finishing near the top of the Division the past few seasons and I expect that to continue since we are returning so many skiers,? Nimmo said. ‘The team has the […]

Wildcat bowling teams ready to strike

According to Coach J.R. Lafnear, ‘the high school bowling team is excited about this season.? The boys? varsity is ‘talented and experienced,? said Lafnear and they expect to ‘compete at a very high level this year.? ‘Our goal is to win the OAA Red division and to compete in every event we enter this year,? […]

Swim team works day-to-day to rebuild

Due to the strength that wa lost in last year’s senior class and a couple of athletes that didn’t return this season, Head Coach Jackie Rank said this year is a rebuilding season for the boys? varsity swim & dive team. ‘I’m looking forward to the boys working hard to make improvements each day,? Rank […]

Cheer team continues to get stronger

eader Staff Writer The varsity competitive cheer team has continued to get stronger every year and this year is no exception, according to Head Coach Shari Russell. ‘With 16 athletes returning from last competitive season, we are confident we will be at the top of our game,? Russell said. ‘In addition, we have eight seniors […]

Skilling talks curriculum with Weiming

While on his recent trip to China, Nov. 17-24, not only did Oxford Schools Superintendent Dr. William Skilling meet with Weiming Education Group (WEG) to discuss the latest plans for the proposed international student housing (see ‘District lays out conceptual plan for intl. housing? in last week’s edition), but he also visited schools and talked […]

District receives Confucius award

Oxford Community Schools (OCS) received praise from the Asia Society after being selected for the ?2013 Confucius Classroom of the Year Award? from The Confucius Institute (Hanban). The award was presented by Vice-Premier of China, Madam Yandong Liu to OCS Superintendent Dr. William Skilling during the 2013 Confucius Institute World Conference in Beijing, China on […]

Hoopsters hunting for league title

Despite starting the season off with a loss against Seaholm High School 39-51 on Dec. 11 and a tough loss against Lake Orion 56-65 on Dec. 13, new Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach Stephan Henning expects great things from this year’s team. ‘Our emphasis this year will be on the defensive side. We will hopefully […]

Lady Cats continue to meet coach’s expectations

As the Lady Wildcats continue with a perfect 5-0 record on the court after defeating the Lakeland Eagles 31-28 on Dec. 12 and the Milford Mustangs 59-46 on Dec. 13, the team continues to meet Head Coach Stephen Emert’s expectations for the season. ‘Our expectations are to play to the best of our abilities according […]

Wrestlers ready to compete with best in state

With the Wildcat grapplers back on the mat, Head Coach Paul McDevitt says fans can expect a ‘great group of wrestlers that will train hard and compete with the best in the state.? ‘We expect to have a lot of fun challenging ourselves to bring out our personal best.? We have built a very competitive […]