Oxford Board of Education members were not pleased about the district’s receipt of a ‘red? rating, the lowest rating under the new color coded School Accountability Scorecards handed out by the Michigan Department of Education. They discussed it at their Aug. 28 meeting. For more information on the scorecard grading system see the story ‘Red […]
In this age of government bailouts, Independence Township Parks and Recreation requested and received its own. The department spent $120,000 this past year, but took in $40,000 in revenue. The extra $80,000 will come from other township departments. ‘We were trying to put in cost containment methods this year, which resulted in some departments being […]
If anyone has taken a look at the Michigan Department of Education’s (MDE) Michigan School Accountability Scorecards they may have noticed they are a little brighter than years past. That’s because the MDE has created a new system with which to grade schools districts by using the colors green, lime, yellow, orange and red as […]
The old saying is ‘those who can’t do; teach,? but for Oxford resident Jim McClear nothing could be further from the truth. After nine years of competing as a tri-athlete in 50 different races including the toughest race, known as the Iron Man, McClear decided to get into coaching. For those who don’t know, a […]
If you’re looking to buy name brand clothing like Ann Taylor Loft, J-Crew, Banana Republic and much more at inexpensive prices, look no further than The Boulevard Boutique, located in downtown Oxford at 5 S. Washington St. ‘The Boulevard Boutique is an upscale consignment shop for those looking to shop on a budget,? said owner […]
Those venturing out Friday faced frozen streets filled with foot-deep piles of snow and ice. ‘The roads are horrible,? said Independence Township Supervisor Dave Wagner. ‘It’s just unbelievable, just rotten.? Many Clarkston students missed out on Christmas parties, as classes were cancelled due to the almost 10 inches of snowfall, Dec. 19. Township offices ran […]
Independence Township leaders are talking trash with other communities, hoping to save some money. Robert DePalma, Groveland Township supervisor, spoke to the Township Board, Dec. 16, about joining five other communities to study garbage-service consolidation in northern Oakland County, as well as new ways of disposing of trash. ‘The principle benefit of that study would […]
Those worried about noisy weekends, heavy traffic through local neighborhoods and depreciating home values due to an ORV (Off-Road Vehicles) park can rest easy. After several meetings and “standing room only” public hearings for both Oxford Village and Township residents, officials took residents’ concerns to heart. Their actions may ended any future plans of an […]
Tim and Karey Collins breathed a sigh of relief last Tuesday night after the Oxford Village Council gave an ‘A-OK? to move forward with plans of relocating Merge Gallery & Art Studio from its current location downtown, to the old grain elevator at 33 Pleasant Street. ‘We’re just really excited to wrap up the purchase […]
There’s an air of ‘change and excitement? wafting around the nearly vacant halls of Daniel Axford (DA) Elementary. When the school year starts in a few weeks, those halls will be abuzz with activity, and students will be greeted by a new principal, Chad Boyd.? ‘It’s not just all the sudden I am the (new) […]