After narrowing the field to 17 candidates and three finalists, the Oxford School Board voted 6-0 to approve the recommendation to hire Cole Andrews as the new Athletic Director at Oxford High School. Andrews, 31, will replace Mike Watson, who resigned as AD in June. Andrews grew up in Boyne City where he graduated from […]
It appears the information requests made by the local grassroots, nonprofit group TEAM 20 concerning Oxford Schools? dealings with international students is becoming more and more burdensome to the district. While giving some general updates about the district at the July 22 Oxford School Board meeting, Superintendent Tim Throne informed the board that an audit […]
Optimism, good attitude and hard work seem to be the winning combination that led William Quackenbush and Quinn Kimball to go from placing seventh at their first Health Occupation Student of America (HOSA) regional competition to earning fifth place at nationals. According to Oxford High School Bio-Medical teacher Monica Petrous, this past school year was […]
Despite reaching a compromise to pass the 2010 budget, Independence Township Supervisor Dave Wagner is still disappointed with the budgeting process. ‘I’m glad it’s over,? Wagner said. ‘We’ve never been through these kinds of times before, but I considered the process flawed just because of how long it took. There is way too much bickering.? […]
Ever wonder what it’s like to ride your bicycle in snow? Clarkston’s own Flying Rhino Cycling Club invites you to find out, hosting its 21st annual Polar Rhino Ride at noon, Jan. 1, New Years Day. Sign up starts at 10:30 a.m. at Independence Elementary School, 6850 Hubbard Road. Riders can choose between a family-friendly […]
After 15 years of service on the Addison Township Parks Committee, Joe Schnur handed his letter of resignation to Superivsor Bruce Pearson last week. ‘I’m 82 years old,? Schnur told this reporter. ‘Look at the obituaries sometime. There aren’t people in their 80s around for very long.? Schnur said he and his wife, Pat, moved […]
For those wanting to jump on the Polly Ann Trail off Lake George Road in Addison Township, there is now a parking lot to offer trail users a safe place to park their vehicles. For years, trail users have parked along side of Lake George Road, which according to Addison Township Supervisor Bruce Pearson, just […]
Whether or not Addison Township Planning Commission is going to allow Lakeville Lake resident Jonathan Dreffs build a covered boat hoist is still up in the air. After lengthy debate concerning township ordinances, the commission voted 5-1 at the July 14 meeting, to table their decision until the Aug. 11 meeting. Commissioner Chuck Sargent was […]
It was give and take Monday night as Independence Township Trustees came to a budget compromise. The budget passed, 5-2, Supervisor Dave Wagner and Treasurer Curt Carson voting against. The 2010 general fund, $5,021,970 , has a surplus of $10,992. The compromise combines Wagner’s recommended budget with Trustee David Lohmeier’s service-focused budget. Wagner sought $65,720 […]
After nearly three years of back and forth and a loss of $300,000 in revenue, Comcast agreed to pay two-percent Public, Education, and Government, PEG, fees to Independence Township. ‘I want to thank our local newspaper (Clarkston News), which wrote a story talking about how long this dispute has been going on,? said Trustee David […]