Dear Editor, I’m writing in response to ‘Local resident files for state representative seat,? May 12 edition, announcing Richard Gutowski’s campaign for state representative, 44th District. Rick is described as ‘an independent, conservative, and a problem solver.? His ‘resume? is that of a very accomplished, successful individual with ?30 plus years in the real world? […]
A joint effort between Oxford Area Community Schools and Oxford Township Parks and Recreation will soon be providing area residents with some temporary soccer practice fields on Coats Rd. “These are going to be a place to allow our students and parks and rec to have a place to practice,” said Assistant Superintendent Ron Franey. […]
The Oxford Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a motion to create a “Public Improvement Fund” within the district’s budget. According to Assistant Superintendent Ron Franey, the account would be used to build up funds towards future capitol item expenditures instead of waiting for the “big ticket” item to hit and pulling from fund balance […]
15 years ago – 1995 ‘Redistricting haled … for now? Clarkston School Board decided not to redistrict Andersonville and Springfield Plains elementary schools after parents came out in strong opposition to it. Board members said new developments would create overcrowding at Springfield Plains. ‘Early success only the beginning for graduate? Sarah Smith, 1995 graduate of […]
Dear Editor, We wanted to take the opportunity to thank the Clarkston Community for their support of the Third Annual Angels? Place Race, May 22. We exceeded last year’s fundraising amount. We are grateful for all the people in this community that made the race such a success and to bring the awareness of developmental […]
After months of negotiations, the Oxford Education Association (OEA) and the Oxford Schools Board of Education have reached an agreement, and each approved a three-year contract for district teachers. The teachers’ union ratified the new contract on Sept. 18 and the school board passed a motion of approval 6-1 during the Sept. 23 regular meeting. […]
News that the Oakland Intermediate School District (ISD) will soon be distributing around $20.5 million in special education funds has spread like wild fire. But just what does this mean for Oxford Area Community Schools? According to Assistant Superintendent Ron Franey, not much. “We really didn’t benefit from these additions because of where we began […]
More than 100 volunteers with Christmas In Action (CIA) descended on two Clarkston-area homes, April 24, to do major and minor rehab work. A youth group from North Oaks Community Church did six ‘Rake-N-Runs? at homes of handicapped or elderly residents of Independence Township. Business, church, and resident volunteers from all over Oakland County participated. […]
For military families, the grass keeps growing even when their loved ones are deployed overseas. Nick Sievers, owner and operator of Sievers and Sons full-service lawn and landscape business based in Independence Township, wants to help. “Life for those at home continues and in their absence, their roles and responsibilities still need to be fulfilled,” […]
The first student count of the school year for Oxford Area Community Schools shows that the district has grown ever so slightly, from 4,006 last year to 4,049. The following is a break down of the student counts by schools: n Oxford High School increased by 64 students for 1204 this year. n Oxford Middle […]