Close to 100 girls signed up for the new Girls Basketball Camp through Oxford Parks and Rec. and spend every Saturday at OMS learning the basics, like ball-handling, passing and shooting. OHS girls basketball coach Al Poynter leads the camp, while high school team members lend a hand. The camp runs until Saturday, February 25.
Students at Leonard Elementary took a trip around the world last Wednesday when The Chautauqua Express, led by musician Guy Louis, pulled into town. Chautauquas were traveling shows popular at the turn of the century in North America. Native American and African drums got the kids on their feet and off to a multicultural musical […]
Fourth graders at Leonard Elementary have been studying slavery in America, so teacher Elizabeth Delano organized the second annual Underground Railroad Re-creation last Friday. Students had specific routes through the school they had to follow to freedom. When stopping in states like North Carolina and Pennsylvania, the slaves had to hide from the evil plantation […]
Congratulations to Nick Murray, a senior at Oxford High School, for receiving the honorable Academic All-State in Football award for 2005. Murray was one of 24 high school football players in the state of Michigan chosen for this honor. The Academic All-State award goes to those football players who excel academically, earn a high score […]
Starting in fall 2006, incoming freshman to Oxford High School may be facing new graduation requirements. In December, the Michigan State Board of Education proposed a possible increase in requirements. The ultimate decision is now in the hands of the state Legislature. Jim Schwarz, Executive Director of Curriculum for Oxford Schools, said the proposed requirements […]
After numerous years of a leaky roof threatening to damage books inside the Addison Township Public Library, the township is now seeking bids to remove and replace the existing roof. Michele Presley, director of the library, said the leaking on the west side of the small building has been occurring for at least five years […]
Although the Oxford High School girls Varsity Competitive Cheer Team placed third in last Saturday’s Lapeer East Invitational, coach Alanna Stockley said the team is right where they should be this early in the season. The girls scored 167.5 in the first round, 164 (with a 35 point penalty) in second and 245 in third […]
By Casey Curtis Leader Staff Writer According to documents obtained from local law enforcement data, crime statistics rose in the Village of Oxford throughout last year, while remaining level in Addison Township. In 2005, the village police had a total of 7,704 service calls from residents. That’s 1,369 more than in 2004. ‘Calls for service […]
A 46-year-old man from Madison Heights suspected of stealing a red Ford F-150 from Milford is on the loose after he fled from Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies in Oxford Township on Friday around 9:30 p.m. According to the sheriff’s report, a deputy initiated a traffic stop at Lapeer and Drahner roads for a possible drunk […]
For most, the winter months can be the pits. Battling the cold weather, no sun and spending the day indoors makes the winter seem to last forever. If you’re looking to beat the winter blues, check out some activities adults and kids can do to end the depression snow can bring. nPump you up At […]