Oxford taxpayers could realize a total savings of more than $1.5 million if the Oxford School Board decides to give the okay for the district to reinvest its payments on the 2010 Qualified School Construction Bond (QSCB) into an account with a higher interest rate. According to Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operation Sam Barna, […]
Leonard Village President Mike McDonald recently accepted a $5,000 check from ITC, the largest independent electricity transmission company in the country, to be put toward efforts to restore the historic Leonard mill and develop it into a public park. ‘I have to express the village’s thanks to ITC. They’ve been a great corporate partner already,? […]
Oxford Superintendent Tim Throne received high marks during his year-end evaluation from the school board. In its rating of Throne, the board took into consideration that there has been a transition period from the time Throne took office in May until now and that some things were inherited from former Superintendent Dr. William Skilling. Throne […]
Even with a 3-4-3 start, Head Coach Dan Henzie of the varsity Oxford/Avondale United hockey team expects his players to ‘compete both inside and outside? their division. ‘Our team will have more depth than last season,? Henzie said. ‘Our returning players are improved and will be more effective, and many of our new players come […]
After performing well in the past seven of its eight competitions, the Oxford varsity girls competitive cheer team has a current total score of 595.80. ‘At our first meet, we had an injury and some girls out, (but) we could not have been more proud of them as they did a great job for filling […]
The varsity Wildcat hoopsters took a hard loss on the hardwood Monday night after a 63-55 loss against Richmond High. ‘Monday the boys played pretty well. Richmond made a few runs, we responded and they had one more than we could overcome,? said Head Coach Dave Brown. ‘I am very proud of how the boys […]
The Lady Cat hoopsters could get a win against Notre Dame Prep on Dec. 18 after Notre Dame secured the 22-15 win with seven of their players scoring baskets. ‘We are still going thru growing pains,? explained Head Coach Steve Emert. ‘We are improving and everyday we step into the gym we want to be […]
Fifth-graders from Kristen Rhoades and Audrey Boris’s classes at Oxford Elementary along with Clear Lake fifth-graders from Jackie Wiscombe’s class enjoyed a ‘Carnival Day? on Dec. 1, which was put on by Oxford High School DECA students. According to senior Emily Zeliasko there were three separate DECA groups who taught the students either about financial […]
It’s not quite the walls of Jericho, but the walls of the old Addison Township Hall did come tumbling down this past week after township officials moved into their new home next door, which is now open for business. ‘We are moved in, we just don’t have everything put away yet, but we are up […]
While the boys varsity basketball team is off to a 0-2 start after tough losses to St. Mary’s Preparatory (37-59) and Romeo (51-57), newly-appointed Head Coach Dave Brown said the goal of the season is ‘to get better every day, compete for a league title and make a run in the tournament.? ‘You can expect […]