In an effort to make up for all the days off due to Michigan’s wild winter weather this season, the Oxford school district is extending the school day at all five of its elementary facilities. Starting today (Feb. 20), Daniel Axford’s school day will be extended by 16 minutes, Oxford Elementary’s by 13 minutes and […]
Next week a group of 80 concerned people will meet for four straight days to determine the future direction and goals of Oxford Area Community Schools. ‘This is the largest number that I’ve worked with,? said Superintendent Dr. Bill Skilling, referring to the Strategic Planning Committee, which will meet at the Boulder Pointe Conference Center […]
When Oxford Twp. voters go to the polls in August, they will be asked to continue funding a valuable part of local history, according to Parks and Recreation Director Ron Davis. ‘The actual community of Oxford’s pretty much been built around the parks and recreation department,? said Davis, who noted the department was established in […]
It looks like another downtown Oxford parking lot will be getting a face-lift this year. Last week, the village council voted 5-0 to have the Pontiac-based Nowak and Fraus Engineers redesign the layout of the southwest parking and create a bid document listing what needs to be done for an amount not to exceed $2,000. […]
Eleven Oxford wrestlers qualified for individual regional competition at individual districts in Brandon last week ‘It was a good showing by the guys,? said Coach Scott Couch. ‘I think 11 qualifiers out of districts is pretty good. I was very pleased with the guys and how they’re working.? In order to qualify for the individual […]
Oxford Township is tired of helping the Downtown Development Authority fill its coffers every year, but not having a meaningful say in how that money is spent. ‘We still have taxes going over there that are being captured,? said Treasurer Joe Ferrari. ‘I think the least that could be offered would be a voting member […]
It appears no one was willing to press charges against her so the investigation concerning allegations that North Oakland Transportation Director and Oxford Twp. Trustee Pat Fitchena physically assaulted employees was closed. “Due to the fact we have no complainant, this investigation is closed,” wrote Oakland County Sheriff’s Capt. Mark Newman, of the Investigative and […]
It seems like the only news regarding Michigan’s economy these days is filled with doom and gloom, but there are glimmers of hope. One such glimmer is the Clarkston-based Park Equities, LLC’s plans to construct two light manufacturing facilities, totalling 84,028 square feet, on the vacant half of a 14-acre site located at 3200 Adventure […]
American Axle and Manufacturing’s plans to request a property tax abatement for its new Oxford Forge facility (2300 X-Celsior Drive) were put on hold this week as union activists target the Detroit-based corporation for allegedly attempting to get around its contract with the United Auto Workers. ‘We would like to withdraw our pending request for […]
For many folks, the Lenten season is a time to give up their favorite foods or break bad habits. But it’s also a time for spiritual reflection and growth. That’s why starting tonight (Feb. 13) Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ is beginning its ‘Dinner and a Movie? series designed to motivate people to examine […]