‘Leaders always choose the harder right rather than the easier wrong.? – Orrin Woodward In my eight years as a journalist, I’ve dealt with all types of government officials ? village, township, school district. In that time, I’ve also dealt with ‘the good, the bad and the ugly? when it comes to the leaders at […]
Eight Oxford High School students, four of whom are varsity football players, are being disciplined by the district after it was discovered they had allegedly consumed alcohol and marijuana prior to attending the homecoming dance on Saturday, Oct. 3. According to OHS Principal Todd Dunckley, there were two unrelated incidents at the dance. ‘Four of […]
Oxford Schools had some ups and downs in their ACT scores from last fall, according a presentation made by Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction Ken Weaver at the Sept. Oxford Board of Education meeting. Oxford saw an increase in English scores from 19.0 to 19.2 and an increase in reading scores from 20.1 to […]
The Wildcat varsity soccer team kicked off last week by pulling off ‘one of the greatest comebacks in a long time,? according to Head Coach John Thaler, when Oxford scored in the last two seconds of the game against Birmingham Seaholm, the OAA White Division leaders, to end in a 1-1 tie. ‘It was a […]
It was a great week for the Oxford girls varsity volleyball team as it won both league matches against Troy and Rochester Adams. This brought their league record up to 2-2 and their overall record to 25-10-2. The girls kicked their week off on Tuesday by beating Troy in three matches ? 27-25, 25-21 and […]
If you’ve driven past the Addison Township Hall lately, you might have noticed construction crews working outside and inside the building as the renovation and addition project progress. According to Project Superintedent Tim Stachura, of Frank Rewold and son, Inc., the project is ‘pretty much on schedule.? So far, they have done rough-in on all […]
Many might know that Oxford High School offers extracurricular programs such as DECA, BPA (Business Professionals of America), Auto Club, and a Robotics Team. But what many might not know is these clubs and teams are connected with the high school’s Career Technical Education (CTE) program. According to Lisa Butts, teacher and director of CTE […]
After going undefeated 6-0 over the weekend at the Lutheran North West Tournament, the Lady Cat Spikers brought home the Gold Championship trophy. ‘I was ecstatic and the girls demonstrated great teamwork and played to their full potential as a team,? said Head Coach LaToria Thomas. ‘They worked hard and had fun doing it and […]
The Wildcat varsity soccer team hosted the Raiders of Almont in a non-league match-up on Saturday Sept. 26. Oxford walked away with a 2-1 victory. ‘Oxford soccer has been on an upswing as of late and is just now starting to get injured players healthy.? Saturday’s game was another turn in the right direction,? explained […]
‘The weather was perfect,? according to Coach Gretchen Gabler, as the Lady Cat varsity golfers hit the links against Bloomfield Hills in a Sept. 25 match. Despite the clear skies and sunshine, Oxford lost the match 184-165. ‘Bloomfield Hills is ranked fifth in the county,? Gabler said. ‘We look forward to playing against quality programs. […]