Oxford teachers are finally getting to take a step up in pay after being frozen the last couple years, according to the OEA (Oxford Education Association) contract, which was unanimously approved by the school board at the Nov. 19 meeting. ‘We’ve been frozen for two years, so the younger teachers weren’t seeing pay increases,? said […]
For the past year-and-a-half, Oxford Schools has been looking at how it can change the process through which it develops a strategic plan, according to Deputy Superintendent Tim Throne. Part of that process has included talking to multiple vendors, that specialize in Strategic Planning. ‘I’ve got it narrowed down to the person I want to […]
Recycling and ‘going green? is important, according to Oxford High School Senior Olivia Eckola, which is why she and her partner Allison Miller decided to promote going green as their public relations campaign for DECA. ‘My mom is really into doing all of that stuff like recycling and watching how much paper and water we […]
The new restroom area facilities to replace Porta Johns in Watershed Preserve Park out in Addison Township, were finally delivered a couple weeks ago. ‘Before we had just little outhouses, not everybody wants to use those. This one here we can actually run electricity to it and we can put lights in there and make […]
The first collegiate signing in Oxford High School Lacrosse history belongs to senior attack Noah Grove, who inked a letter of intent on Nov. 20 to continue his education and athletic career at the University of Indianapolis ‘I am super excited to get down there and start playing,? Grove said. His parents Nathan and Courtney […]
When Katie Penvose, Katy Neislar, Rachel Glomski, and Chelsea Hemingsen met in junior high and formed Girl Scout Troop 727, little did they know the memories and friendships they would make over the next five years. Now, juniors and seniors in high school, the four girls are going for their Gold Award, the highest award […]
First Baptist Church of Oxford, located at 150 Pontiac Street, is proud to announce Dr. Claude B. Wiggins is its new senior pastor. He assumed the full-time position earlier this month. ‘We love the church people, we love the community,? Wiggins said. ‘This reminds us a lot of some of the places (where) we’ve ministered […]
With snow already falling, the possibility of power outages becomes increasingly likely, especially in Addison Township, but with DTE currently installing new power lines and poles along parts of Rochester Road and other roads around the township, Supervisor Bruce Pearson is hoping this year will be different. After numerous outages last winter, Pearson called upon […]
With neighboring communities receiving Public, Education, and Government (PEG) fees from Comcast cable, Independence Township wants its fair share. ‘Of the 10 to 12 municipalities that our firm represents, Independence Towship is the only one in this situation because under your expired franchise with Comcast, you didn’t receive any PEG fees, the township has never […]
Bull Frogs Bar and Grill in Ortonville was jampacked last Thursday night, Aug. 13, as crowds of people filed in for the third annual Bucks for ‘Buses. The event raised $1,800. ‘We were very happy with the number of people that showed up, and everyone seemed to enjoy Dr. (Michael) Baker’s band, 40 Buffalo Band […]