A recently completed review of Oxford Area Community Schools’ transportation department consistently dealt with one all-encompassing question: “Does Transportation have adequate resources to meet current and future needs?” In some areas of the final report done by David Hott, owner of Pine Tree Systems Inc., the answer was a resounding no. From communication issues to […]
For Kande Ngalamulume, Democrat candidate for U.S. Congress, Clarkston was just the spot to kick off his campaign. “I love the people of Clarkston and north Oakland County,” said Ngalamulume, May 6, in front of 5 S. Main Street, home of The Clarkston News. “Get used to me, I’m going to be here a lot.” […]
It was a busy day Saturday at the Oxford-Orion FISH food pantry in Thomas. Volunteers unloaded and shelved a total of 16,200 pounds in non-perishable food items to be distributed to local individuals and families in need. All of the food was collected by mail carriers from the Oxford and Lake Orion Post Offices, whose […]
The Varsity Ladies Basketball team completed a slow season with a 51-45 loss to Lapeer East in district competition at Waterford-Kettering. “This just was not one of our best games,” said coach Becky Graves. High scorer for the match up was Megan Stumph with 15 points. Following her lead were teammates Casey Cookingham and Jenni […]
A night of comedy, excitement and a trip back to the 1950s awaits you at Oxford High School’s production of Guys and Dolls this weekend, Nov. 20-22, at 7 p.m. in the commons area. Come and follow the tale of Nathan Detroit (Darren Johnston) as he tries to hold one of his infamous crap games, […]
Now that custodial services have been privatized, Oxford Schools is looking to outsource its busing as well. On April 30, Requests for Proposals (RFPs) were sent to five companies, headquartered both in and out of state, that provide student transportation services, according to Tim Loock, assistant superintendent of business and operations. ‘Districts all over the […]
Members of the public filled the Oxford Village Council chambers Tuesday night and although only a few spoke, the message was quite clear ? they don’t want a tax increase. ‘Any increase is just totally unacceptable; this council should be looking at a reduction,? said Jan Drogosch, a village resident and former council member. ‘Absolutely, […]
10 years ago November 17, 1993 The OHS Wildcats won their state regional football championship Saturday by downing Allen Park, 35-18. They’ll play Marshall in Jackson in the state semi-finals. An 83-year-old Oxford woman was scammed out of $12,000 when a phone caller promised her $85,000 if she would send the $12,000. Nancy Perryman will […]
Saturday night, Nov. 7, the alumni of Lake Orion and Oxford High Schools tangled in their annual football game played at the Oxford athletic field, resulting in a score of 20-0 in favor of Oxford. Line up for the local team was: Guards: Dick Hart, Chas. Stillwell, Don Ambrose, Jack Oliver, Art Smith, Bill Kirby […]
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, First Student, Inc. transports 4 million students to and from school every day in more than 1,500 districts across the United States and Canada. The company has more than 60,000 school buses and 68,000 drivers. First Student buses drive more than 600 million miles annually, which equals traveling to the moon […]