Oxford Community Schools is one of eight school districts who are celebrating more success after being announced as recipient of the 2013 Michigan’s Best Award by the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB). OCS is being recognized for two programs. First: For its PreK-12 Fifth Core World Language & Culture Program in the improving Student […]
When it came time for City Council to approve the final stimulus plan package, Councilwoman Kristy Ottman wanted no part of it. ‘As much as I love the idea of us going through and getting this grant money, I am opposed to the actual stimulus plan. I think that it’s a band aid on a […]
After collecting nearly 2,800 pairs of old, unwanted eyeglasses for the poor, Michael E. Inch has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. ‘It felt good,? he said. ‘I know that a lot of people in developing countries need glasses to see and if they can’t see very well they won’t be able to get jobs, […]
This past Friday I showed up at Coats Funeral Home in Ortonville to pay my respects and to give my support to the family members of a gentleman by the name of Bill Cobb. Mr. Cobb passed away on Jan. 11 at 92 years old. He was a 71-year resident of Independence Township. He served […]
Last week, parents received an e-mail alert from Oxford Community Schools dispelling any rumors of a MRSA outbreak, but informing them that 15 cases of Impetigo, a highly contagious staph infection was confirmed among the JV Football Team. However, since the event, that number has changed. ‘According to our Athletic Director Mike Watson, we officially […]
The AAA School Safety Patrol awarded eleven schools, including Leonard Elementary, with $500 grants. ‘I have to give Melissa (Musgrove) all the credit for that,? said Leonard Principal Paul McDevitt. ‘She found the grant, she applied for the grant, she wrote the grant, she was awarded the grant and she has some great ideas on […]
After losing 1-0 to Grand Blanc in the second round of the state tournament last year, Head Boys Varsity Soccer Coach John Thaler is looking to ‘progress further? this year. With a current record of 8-2-1, Thaler believes chances of doing well are strong. ‘In the state tournament we’re put in with Rochester High, Stoney […]
With a current record of 14-9-3, Varsity Volleyball Head Coach Kristi McDevitt said the team is ‘progressing as they should be right now and getting better everyday.? ‘The goal is to put into play what is learned in practice and so far so good,? McDevitt said. ‘I think we will be in the top half […]
Girls Varsity Golf team finished fourth out five teams in the OAA White Division after their second league match-up on Sept. 25. ‘We knew coming into the season that Bloomfield would be good because they had Lahser in a handover last year,? said Head Coach Terry Kelley. ‘They didn’t lose much to graduation and then […]
A new restroom area will be replacing the portable facilities in Addison Township’s Watershed Preserve Park thanks to a $25,000 grant from Enbridge, Inc., a Canadian energy distribution company. ‘We’re excited about it because it’s just another edition to our parks,? said Addison Supervisor Bruce Pearson. ‘Families can come out there and now they’ll actually […]