Rotarians welcome Ruth

Michigan Secretary of State is just one of the many government offices, Ruth Johnson has held. She’s been a three-term member of the Michigan House of Representatives, Oakland County’s clerk/register of deeds, and a member of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. ‘Coming back to Oxford is coming back home,? said Johnson as she addressed […]

Addison officials vote to mix old, new for twp. hall

When it came time to decide at the June 23 special meeting whether to renovate the existing township hall or build a brand new one, the Addison Township Board voted 6-0 in favor of a concept plan that does both. Partners in Architect, the firm hired for the job, proposed a concept plan at the […]

26 teachers get tenure, seven retire

Oxford Schools had 26 teachers obtain tenure this year and seven teachers retire. Tenure teachers included, Clear Lake Elementary: Kristina Boyd, Eric Kerr, Jodie Vivano and Stacy Zmikly; Lakeville Elementary: Brian Luba, Emily Malbouef and Norma Parker; Leonard Elementary: Jennifer Coggins and Amy Granger; Oxford Elementary: Nora Krol; Oxford Middle School: Michelle Gibson, Amber Golden, […]

No layoffs, 1% raises in district’s proposed $48.9M budget

Oxford School’s proposed $48.9 million budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year contains no layoffs and no pay cuts, according to Assistant Superintenent of Business & Finance Pamela Anstey. All staff will receive a 1 percent pay increase, with the exception of executive salaries, which will remain at their negotiated contract level. ‘We know that’s not […]

Oxford grad presents Nabi Tablets as part of IB project

By Trevor Keiser Leader Staff Writer Jenna Duronio, an Oxford High School 2014 graduate, brought a smile to some Lakeville Elementary Students with Autism as she handed out five Nabi Tablets on June 12. Nabi Tablets are similar to an iPad, but they function a little bit differently The tablets were purchased through fundraising as […]

One candidate’s filed for school board so far

As of deadline on Monday, only one candidate has filed so far for one of the four open seats on the Oxford School Board. That candidate is Paula Foster. Foster has lived in Oxford for more than 15 years with her husband of 18 years, Erick, and their 10-year-old son, who will be a fifth-grader […]

Clarkston Medical welcomes all to open house

Clarkston Medical Group and McLaren Health Care Services invite you to celebrate with them at their Grand Opening on May 30 between 1-4 p.m. at the McLaren Health Care Village campus, located on Bow Pointe Drive off Sashabaw Road. ‘I think when people get there and see the whole thing, they see the new building […]

Human resource director postponed by board

Clerk Shelagh VanderVeen’s hopes of hiring a Human Resources Director were shattered when the Independence Township board voted 4-3, May 19, to postpone discussions. ‘I was very disappointed with the outcome I’ve worked so hard on this over these last months,? VanderVeen said. VanderVeen began searching for an HR director in January. After getting more […]

Cancer institute opens in June

Connie Conger says a cancer patient’s fight is a ‘journey to be shared and to rejoice when it’s cured,? which is the philosophy of the Great Lakes Cancer Institute. ‘The philosophy of delivery is that the cancer patients when they get diagnosed really start on a journey,? said Conger, director of Cancer Services for GLCI. […]

Board woes continue

First thanks to all who took time to call and share their thoughts concerning my last column about the ‘dysfuction? of the Independence Township Board. Whether they agree with me or not, I always enjoy getting feedback from readers and knowing what their thoughts are. As far as the board goes, last Tuesday’s meeting was […]

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