Twp. hall project ‘pretty much on schedule?

If you’ve driven past the Addison Township Hall lately, you might have noticed construction crews working outside and inside the building as the renovation and addition project progress. According to Project Superintedent Tim Stachura, of Frank Rewold and son, Inc., the project is ‘pretty much on schedule.? So far, they have done rough-in on all […]

CTE program prepares OHS students for jobs

Many might know that Oxford High School offers extracurricular programs such as DECA, BPA (Business Professionals of America), Auto Club, and a Robotics Team. But what many might not know is these clubs and teams are connected with the high school’s Career Technical Education (CTE) program. According to Lisa Butts, teacher and director of CTE […]

Lady Cats bring home trophy

After going undefeated 6-0 over the weekend at the Lutheran North West Tournament, the Lady Cat Spikers brought home the Gold Championship trophy. ‘I was ecstatic and the girls demonstrated great teamwork and played to their full potential as a team,? said Head Coach LaToria Thomas. ‘They worked hard and had fun doing it and […]

Booters score a win over Almont, tie LO and Lapeer

The Wildcat varsity soccer team hosted the Raiders of Almont in a non-league match-up on Saturday Sept. 26. Oxford walked away with a 2-1 victory. ‘Oxford soccer has been on an upswing as of late and is just now starting to get injured players healthy.? Saturday’s game was another turn in the right direction,? explained […]

Golfers? loss to Bloomfield Hills a ‘solid effort,? coach says

‘The weather was perfect,? according to Coach Gretchen Gabler, as the Lady Cat varsity golfers hit the links against Bloomfield Hills in a Sept. 25 match. Despite the clear skies and sunshine, Oxford lost the match 184-165. ‘Bloomfield Hills is ranked fifth in the county,? Gabler said. ‘We look forward to playing against quality programs. […]

Swim team sinks Avondale

The Lady Cat swimmers are now 3-1 on the season after a strong 138-47 victory over Avondale last week. ‘The two teams will meet again at the OAA Blue Division League Meet at Oxford in November,? said Head Coach Jackie Rank. 200 Medley Relay: Oxford’s A Relay of Giannola, Baker, Commons, and Boydston took first […]

Oxford students exposed to Chinese Moon Festival

American students were introduced to Chinese customs and culture during lunch at Oxford High School on Sept. 25, as Chinese Students prepared for Mid-Autumn Festival complete with Chinese paper cutting and ‘Moon Cakes.? According to Chunchun Tang, director of International Programs for Oxford Schools, the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is a […]

MADD gives village officer ‘Outstanding Rookie? award

On Wednesday, Sept. 23 Oxford Village Police Officer Sean Brown attended the Lifesavers Award Luncheon for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) at the Walter Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills. There, he received the ‘Outstanding Rookie? Award. ‘The outstanding rookie award kind of caught me off guard,? Brown said. ‘They made me go up there and […]

Property values plummet

As residents receive their change in assessment notice for 2010, they will more than likely notice a reduced assessment in their residential property value. ‘This year the rate of inflation is actually deflationary,? said Dave Hieber, manager of the Oakland County Equalization Division. ‘All residents will see a reduction in taxes except for those who […]

Filmmaker Pardo’s O.J. project in the can

Norman Pardo of Independence Township is hoping to release his thriller ‘Suspect 32,? this year. His star: O.J. Simpson. ‘I got the last of the O.J. Simpson footage of him being a free man,? said Pardo, Simpson’s former promoter and agent. Simpson filmed his scenes in the movie just prior to his 2007 arrest and […]

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