Deputy clerk has faith in replacement

After six years of being Deputy Clerk for Oxford Township, Renee Wilson handing the reigns over to her administrative assistant Susan McCullough. After receiving her municipal clerk certification from Oakland Community College, Wilson got hired to take over as clerk for the City of Fenton, which is why she is resigning. ‘It’s closer to home […]

Good and bad seen in proposed educator evalution system

‘There is nothing wrong with accountability when it’s done right,? said Dr. William Skilling, superintendent for Oxford Community Schools, referring to a new education evaluation proposal by the Michigan Council for Educator Effectiveness (MCEE) In order to provide ‘meaningful and targeted feedback to all educators in the state,? the MCEE submitted proposal to Gov. Rick […]

Albensi resignation accepted by council

Aug. 13 was bittersweet for Oxford Village resident Tony Albensi. The Village President turned in his letter of resignation and the common council accepted it unanimously.? ‘As you know my wife (Jessica Hallmark) and I recently purchased a new residence outside of the Village . . Therefore, I must reluctantly tender my resignation as President […]

Fish celebrates 40 years of being a good neighbor

Oxford/Orion FISH celebrated 40 years of ‘neighbors helping neighbors? this past Sunday ‘We help a lot of people in the community and they’re very, very grateful,? said Fish Volunteer Sue Hackstock. ‘They come monthly for their food and seem to appreciate what we do for them and we’re happy to do it.? For the past […]

Leonard encourages reading through ‘Summer Beach Ball Book Bash?

Whether it was enjoying a Popsicle while reading a magazine, shopping for new books or listening to “The Story Lady,” the Summer Beach Ball Book Bash at Leonard Elementary proved to be a success. “What we wanted was to encourage our students to continue reading over the summer and to help them have access to […]

Crossing the road

Bill Chamberlin drives to Clarkston Village Bake Shop once or twice a week for a cup of coffee and a doughnut. But finding a handicap parking spot close enough is a challenge. ‘I’m sure these store owners don’t want to patronize us, but let’s face it, the senior citizen and handicapped person is a lost […]

Hammer time

Construction-technology students competed in the second annual Carpentry and Masonry Invitations, Dec. 4, at Springfield Oaks. Oakland Schools Technical Campus Northwest in Springfield Township and northeast campus in Pontiac competed with students from Ann Arbor Public Schools and Dakota High School of Macomb. The competition, in which students built projects from blueprints, prepares them for […]

Entire district on track to be IB authorized

Oxford Community Schools? (OCS) journey to being the first Michigan school district with preK-12 International Baccalaureate Authorization could be complete this fall following the authorization of Oxford Middle School set to take place this September. This final step will result in Oxford Schools not only having district-wide implementation and accreditation, but featuring the most certified […]

McLaren moves ahead

A unanimous vote gave McLaren Healthcare approval for their amended final Planned Unit Development site plan. The plan rezoned and added into the PUD two existing parcels, expanded the proposed retail section to allow for Clarkston State Bank and also approved the revised PUD plan layout and architectural building design of the retail center as […]

Hall, Schmidt and White headed for Hall of Fame

Five new Wildcat sport stars will be entered into the Oxford Hall of Fame this September. The 2013 class of inductees include Megan Burns, Dr. Heather Hall, Zach Line, Bobby Schmidt and Jenny White. The fourth class of the Oxford Athletic Hall of Fame will be honored by the Oxford High School Athletic Department on […]