The Boys Varsity Swim & Dive have kicked off their season with a 1-1 record, so far after defeating North Farmington 108-78 last week. As far as what to expect the rest of the season, Head Coach Jackie Rank isn’t quite sure. ‘But the athletes are excited and willing to learn, and I think we […]
After placing third in their first competition and seventh out of eight teams in their league, Coach Shari Russell says the Varsity Competitive Cheer team is going to have a ‘pretty tough season? ahead of them. ‘Because our league, (OAA Red) is probably one of the toughest leagues in the state of Michigan, so that […]
Michelle Phaup of Independence Township was recently named a top 10 finalist for the ‘Good Neighbor Award? by the National Association of Realtors. ‘It’s a great honor,? she said. ‘I can remember being at past realtor conferences and being in awe of the top 10 people that were selected, so to be a part of […]
At a special meeting held Monday night, the Oxford School Board decided to hold off on voting on the appointment of Tim Throne as superintendent until the new board is seated in January, due to the wishes of Throne and further reflection of board members. Following the chaotic meeting where Throne sat awkwardly silent (see […]
Just a week after Superintendent Dr. William Skilling announced his retirement, current Deputy Superintendent Tim Throne, was almost appointed superintendent of Oxford Schools commencing September 1, 2015 ? June 30, 2018 at the Dec. 10 regular meeting. But spirited discussion from board members and the audience postponed the vote. The appointment was a last-minute addition […]
After being unable to come to agreement on a lease agreement between Weiming Education Group (WEG) and Oxford Schools, WEG is looking at private land around Oxford in which to build a dormitory to house international students, according to Deputy Superintendent Tim Throne who recently returned from China earlier this month. Throne said the purpose […]
While the Lady Wildcats have gotten off to a little bit of a rocky 1-2 start this season, Head Coach Steve Emert believes his team will improve. ‘Our expectation is to go into each practice and game, and give total effort, so that we individually improve and the team improves,? he said. Leading the way […]
When Jim Reed saw a 45 mile per hour speed limit sign a few weeks ago on Perry Lake Road, a gravel road, he wrote to state Senator Mike Bishop, state Rep. Eileen Kowall, and Sheriff Mike Bouchard. Public Act 85, passed in 2006, requires speeds on gravel roads to be based on the number […]
A new township hall not approved by voters, trash hauling monopoly to campaign contributors, secret bonus payments to township employees, no bid contracts for lawyers and friends of officials ? just a few reasons why residents Michael Powell and Henry Woloson began ‘Citizens Against Independence Township Waste.? Powell and Woloson passed out fliers prior to […]
As in years past, Coach Paul McDevitt is expecting his wrestlers to ‘continue the winning tradition.? So far, they have started the season with a 4-3 record. ‘This is a very young team compared to past teams.? There aren’t as many ‘superstars? on this team as we’ve had in the past,? McDevitt explained. ‘However, they […]