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 […]
Classic Chorale Christmas concert Classic Chorale, a community chorus consisting of 22 women from Oxford, Lake Orion, Ortonville and Holly, will perform a holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Oxford Free Methodist Church (790 S. Lapeer Rd.). Directed by Ben Dawley, the hour-long concert will begin at 7 p.m. and include a dozen […]
Drivers tooling along M-24 in downtown Oxford Friday may have noticed a man with a sign picketing in front of Oxford Bank’s main branch. His name is Mark Sowers and all he wants is for the bank to give him a little help so he can keep the home he built in Orion Township. ‘I’m […]
It’s by no means a done deal, but Oxford Community Schools is negotiating to purchase a local church and its land in order to house a number of the district’s childcare and pre-kindergarten programs. ‘It’s the least expensive way for us to add capacity ? buy an existing facility and re-purpose it,? said Superintendent Dr. […]
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 […]
A puppy discovered in a pile of garbage is getting a second chance at a better life thanks to the K-9 Stray Rescue League in Oxford Township. His name is Tuff Patrick and he’s believed to be a German Shepherd mix that’s between four and six months old. Found in a trash container in Ohio […]
Addison’s full-time firefighters last week dumped their union a year-and-a-half after they voted to join it. ‘It wasn’t going in the direction that we wanted it to go or that we thought it would go,? said Firefighter/Paramedic John Beach, who served as the union local’s president. ‘It’s over with and we’re going to move forward.? […]
Oxford’s Goodwill store was the victim of a burglary late Friday night. Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched around 11:49 p.m. in response to a security alarm at the store. When they arrived, they discovered the store’s rear door had been pried open and there was damage to an interior office door. According to Sheriff’s […]
Organized by the Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce, this year’s Christmas parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6 with a start time of 2 p.m. The parade will begin at Daniel Axford Elementary on Mechanic St., head north along Washington St. (M-24) and end at East St. Addison resident Dr. Mark Orchard, superintendent of […]
Oxford resident Evan Berofsky placed 31st out of 108 competitors from 25 countries at the 2014 World Scrabble Championship held in London, England Nov. 19-23. ‘I had a great time and I hope I did local people proud,? said the 38-year-old. His record at the tournament was 13 wins, 10 losses and one tie. ‘I’m […]