Ranging from accounting and word processing to web design and broadcast news production, their skill sets are certainly diverse for high school students. But they all have one thing in common ? they’re moving on up. Twenty-two OHS students who are members of Business Professionals of America (BPA) will compete at the state level next […]
Surrounded by massive mountains of snow that just keep growing, it certainly doesn’t seem like spring is near. But the llama says it is, so have faith. Tutor, Oxford’s famous weather-prognosticating llama, forecasted an early spring on Feb. 2 ? the date that everyone foolishly refers to as Groundhog Day. ‘He’s going to disagree with […]
At the tender age of 8, Dylan Andrews is at the beginning of a lifelong battle with psoriatic arthritis. But the Oxford Elementary third-grader isn’t going to let this disease beat him. In fact, he’s declared war on arthritis and is heading into battle armed with his favorite Nerf gun and a whole bunch of […]
As the harsh, record-breaking winter continues to rapidly deplete the maintenance budgets of county road commissions throughout Michigan, the Oxford Village Department of Public Works (DPW) is sitting pretty. ‘I think we’re in awesome shape,? said DPW Superintendent Don Brantley. ‘As of Jan. 21, I’ve got more than 50 percent left in my wage (budgets) […]
Editor’s Note: As this nightmare of a winter continues to drag on, I find myself with nothing else to do but watch reruns on TV. So, I figured why not rerun a column. Enjoy this one from December 5, 2012. Other than providing some basic services ? police, fire, roads, water, sewer, etc. ? government […]
You’re never too old to build a snow fort ? just ask Oxford brothers Lewis and Greg Marshall. Lewis and Greg, a senior and sophomore, respectively, at Oxford High School, took advantage of this winter’s never-ending supply of snow to build a castle in their front yard. ‘Pretty much every year, we always make something […]
If Oxford Township ultimately decides to build a community center, will it lead to the best of times or the worst of times for the municipality? Based on the night-and-day experiences of Oxford’s neighbors to the north and south, the answer depends on a variety of factors including planning, funding, amenities and the level of […]
Four satisfied customers. That’s what the Oakland County Sheriff’s dispatch center has in the fire chiefs from Addison, Brandon, Oakland and Independence townships. ‘I’m very pleased with what we pay for and what we get through county,? said Addison Fire Chief Jerry Morawski. ‘I’ve been real happy with it,? said Brandon Fire Chief David Kwapis. […]
A trio of Oxford High School seniors is working hard to spread the word and educate the community about abuse in teen dating and relationships. ‘It’s not just physical abuse, it’s emotional abuse, too,? said Breeze Muscarella. ‘We want them to be aware that if you’re in a relationship like that, you can get out […]
State Rep. Brad Jacobsen hasn’t formulated a definite opinion on Gov. Rick Snyder’s plan to give Detroit $350 million as part of a proposed bankruptcy settlement. But the Oxford Republican realizes the state’s going to be somehow financially involved in cleaning up the city’s financial mess whether it’s through Snyder’s plan or giving government assistance […]