With only seven current drivers for Meals on Wheels in Addison Township, Sharon Geare of Addison Township’s Senior Center said they are currently looking for more volunteers. ‘If I had doubled that amount it would be great. The more drivers I have will make the route smaller,? Geare said. ‘I’m always, always, always looking for […]
After being apart of the Oxford Wildcat Athletic Boosters for the past 10 years, President J.R. Lafnear is stepping down. Taking his place is current Vice President Mark Stepek. ‘I don’t have a connection to the younger kids and the sports teams that I had when I started. It’s hard for me to recruit volunteers […]
Despite the upcoming inaugeration of President Barack Obama, the Clarkston area still faces economic troubles. Bob Daddow, Oakland County deputy county executive for special projects, explained them to Independence Township Board, Jan 6. ‘I would strongly suggest you plan two or three years out in your operating budget,” Daddow said. “If you don’t, you’re going […]
What was intended to be a quick update on the new Independence Township Hall turned into another debate. Trustee David Lohmeier asked why no bids were brought to the Township Board. “I don’t find anywhere in the minutes where the bid policy was waived,” Lohmeier said at the Jan. 6 meeting. “I believe it should […]
Oxford Middle School students jump-started the new school year Sept. 11 with an assembly featuring Keenan West, an anti-bullying/motivational speaker ‘We brought Keenan in last year . . . (and) the response from the kids. It was absolutely fantastic,? said OMS Assistant Principal Carl Sproul. ‘To get our anti-bullying program (OLWEUS) kicked off (this year), […]
Oxford Community Schools? new communications coordinator has a very familiar face. Jenny Matteson will be keeping everyone from the community to the media in the know when it comes to school district news and happenings. Matteson replaces former communications coordinator, Linda Lewis, who resigned from the position last spring. Her job duties, which come with […]
When Trustee David Lohmeier tried to make a formal motion at the Jan. 6 township board meeting, Supervisor David Wagner would have none of it. ‘It hasn’t been advertised,” Wagner said. “If we start doing that, then we might as well forget about publishing anything in the newspaper. This (opening comment) is not when you […]
As far as ‘outlook on the season,? Girls Swim and Dive Coach Jacquelyn Rank is expecting this to be their ‘best swim and dive season yet.? ‘We have some very talented incoming swimmers to go along with our more veteran swimmers and divers,? Rank said. Leading the charge are senior captains Elizabeth Wilkins, Elise Ormiston, […]
Fifty-one runners makes this the largest cross country team in Oxford High School history, according to Head Coach Matt Johnson, who has 38 boys and 13 girls running this season. ‘The kids were excited we had to take two buses to go somewhere, which is cool,? Johnson noted. Out of the 38 boys, Johnson said […]
Last week, Oxford Virtual Academy (OVA) proudly opened the doors to students at their new lab, located in the Market Place Plaza on N. Lapeer Road. After a little over $2,000 worth of renovations over the summer, the new lab features 3,000 square feet of work and office space. Students have access to 35 onsite […]