Oxford’s bands are Number One and they’ve got the ratings to prove it. The OHS symphonic and concert bands both scored straight 1’s at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) district festival held here March 5-6. ‘I was very, very pleased,? said Band Director Jim Gibbons. ‘They worked very hard for this and […]
To help celebrate ‘March is Reading Month,? the Oxford Public Library (530 Pontiac Rd.) is offering free 15-minute sessions with therapy dogs. From now until the end of the month, parents are encouraged to sign their children up to read to therapy dogs, who are gentle and trained to listen. Children who have difficulties reading […]
Clarkston Community Schools faces a labor complaint filed by a teacher. The complaint, filed by computer science teacher Ron Conwell with the Michigan Employment Relations Commission on Nov. 9, says Clarkston Education Association committed an unfair labor practice through the ‘Agency Shop Clause? in the teachers? contract. The clause requires employees pay a fee to […]
15 years ago – 2000 ‘It’s back to the future as they head for the semi-finals in Lansing? The Clarkston Varsity Football team was gearing up for the semi-finals against Grand Ledge after defeating Plymouth Canton, 41-31, which also marked Coach Kurt Richardson’s 100th win. ‘Will Springfield Oaks County Park get historic Ellis barn?? Springfield […]
A sign hangs on the wall of the Oxford High School choir room with the logo ‘Take it to the next level,? which is exactly what four Oxford High School choirs did as they qualified for the State Choral Festival with excellent ratings. With Caritas and Men’s Ensemble previously qualifying for state, this completes OHS’s […]
How big is a million? Scientists say the largest number our brains can comprehend is 100,000. Well, the students at Liberty Middle School in New Jersey are on a mission to see what a million looks like and the third-graders in Oxford Elementary teacher Krista Rushlow’s class decided to help. Throughout the month of February, […]
A question I have been asked a lot, especially during the last week is “how are you feeling?” I like to describe it as picking an animal. I feel like a penguin. I waddle. I was never a fast walker but the speed I used to walk is no longer an option. I walk slow […]
Dear Editor, So, the owners of the Sutherland building on Main Street are suing the city over failure to grant rezoning from residential to restaurant use (‘Lawsuit charges city with Catallo favoritism,? Nov. 4). I, for one, hope the city stands firm and refuses to allow scarce residential housing in a historic home to be […]
Clear Lake Elementary kicked off its ‘March is Reading Month? activities last week with some circus flare. Performers from Cirque Amongus put on a terrific show for the student body, full of unicycle stunts, balancing tricks, juggling and a bit of magic. Photos by C.J. Carnacchio.
Second-graders in teacher Leslie Klingensmith’s class at Daniel Axford Elementary recently published their very own poetry books. The talented students took the various styles of poems they’ve authored as part of their classwork and printed them inside softcover books, which they illustrated in colorful ways. Here’s a sampling of their cute little poems. Enjoy. S […]