The Polly Ann Trailways Management Council voted unanimously at their meeting last Wednesday to adopt a revised budget of $35,000 for their 2006-07 fiscal year. The revised budget is $7,000 less than what was first calculated and will lower the amounts owed by each community significantly. Under the proposed funding formula, each of the five […]
He’s only been in office for 10 weeks, but the County Commissioner for District #1, Brad Jacobsen, said there’s already been some commissioners trying to start the new year off right by impressing their fellow colleagues. ‘There’s some grandstanding going on already, but I love every minute of it,? he told members of the Oxford […]
By Casey Curtis Leader Staff Writer It’s a good thing Mother Nature decided to pump out some snow last week so the Oxford-Brandon Varsity ski team could show how their rollerblading skills have paid off. At the request of coach Ed Haley, the team has been practicing on rollerblades due to the lack of snow, […]
The Oxford varsity competitive cheer team pulled together for a 599.9-point second place win at their Flint Metro League tournament last Wednesday, which should’ve been a first place win, according to the coach. During their first round, the girls received a 14-point penalty from a judge for a certain jump they were told they performed […]
The Oxford varsity girls volleyball team is still undefeated in the Flint Metro League after their match-up with rival Lapeer West last Thursday, Last season, the girls went 0-3 against the Panthers, and their five-game set on Thursday proved they were determined to win. Oxford came out strong, but lost momentum quickly with bad decisions […]
The Oxford varsity bowling teams had a busy weekend, competing in the Oakland County Tournament Saturday and against Waterford Mott Sunday. At the tournament, which took place at 300 Bowl in Waterford, 56 boys and girl teams from across the county competed in the day long event. Oxford’s varsity boys were able to qualify into […]
The Oxford varsity boys hockey team lost 4-6 against Linden at their game last Saturday at the Troy Sports Center. Oxford had a total of 29 shots, while Linden made 36. Goalie Corey Hrischuk had 30 saves for the night. Oustanding performances were made by forward Brian Simpson (2), forward Elliot Wiker (1 goal, 1 […]
Do you know how to clean a penny with the simplest of ingredients? Do you know how to keep your cut apples from turning brown so quickly? Third-graders at Oxford Elementary do, thanks to a program called ‘Chemistry in our Everyday Lives? presented by the MSU Extension of the Oakland County 4-H Club. Susan Thomas, […]
Artwork created by Oxford and Lake Orion high school students will be exhibited at the Orion Art Center between Jan. 16 and February 16 Art lovers will be able to enjoy the unique self-portraits, charcoal drawings, even 3-Dimensional work created by students of all ages and expressed through various mediums. Helping make the student artwork […]
Thanks to Oakland Schools, students at Oxford Elementary School will now be able to use cutting edge technology tool kits to help them in their daily learning. These kits, called Strategies and Tools to Enhance Learning for All (STELA) provides teachers with Assistive Technology tools and training to support all learners, including students with disabilities […]