Seymour Lake Township Park was the target of a ‘real steal? after thieves took an estimated $6,000 to $10,000 worth of steel from the park property sometime over the weekend of Dec. 7. ‘We had two big steel racks out there. We had angle iron, sign posts, fence pipe, and rod, all kinds of metal, […]
There is much that could be said from both sides about Michigan being the 24th state to join the ranks of ‘Right to Work.? Some argue it’s another method to ‘union busting,? while others say it’s simply giving workers ‘a choice whether they want to join a union or not.? Will it break the unions […]
Cadette Girl Scout Troop 13405 and Brownie Troop 71043 brought holiday cheer to the residents of Independence Village of Waterstone as they sang Christmas favorites like ‘Jingle Bells,? ‘On the Twelve Day of Christmas? and ‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas.? They also handed out homemade ornaments and gingerbread houses. ? TSK
Based on a recommendation from Oxford Community Schools Superintendent Dr. William Skilling, 36 ‘at-will? school employees will each receive 2 percent pay raises come the first of the year. ‘The board of education unanimously and enthusiastically endorsed this raise of 2 percent for our district administration team,? said School Board President Collen Schultz. ‘I feel […]
Set for the fall of 2013, Oxford Community Schools and Oakland University are partnering together to create the Oxford Arts Conservatory. Whether it is instrumental music, vocal music, theatre, visual arts, digital arts, classical dance or graphic/print art, the Arts Conservatory is for students who plan on pursuing the arts as a vocation and not […]
After having eight successful stores, Don Trout, owner of Genesee Valley Gold & Silver, decided to open a ninth at 40 N. Washington St. in downtown Oxford. ‘The reason we went into Oxford is because we saw there is a need for the services,? explained Jim Slater, marketing specialist for Genesee Valley Gold & Silver. […]
Instead of getting graded to read a novel, how would you like to watch a movie and analyze it? How about doing yoga as opposed to sweating in gym class or playing a video game you created instead of writing a paper? Oxford High School’s freshman, sophomores and juniors will get their chance with this […]
While many school officials are in an uproar about a current group of bills in the current ‘lame duck? session of the state Legislature and future bills that could affect the scope of public education in schools K-12, Oxford Superintendent Dr. William Skilling told his staff not to worry about it. ‘Our position in Oxford […]
Folks looking to get into the Christmas spirit will have plenty of opportunities to do so this weekend in downtown Oxford, so there’s no excuse to be a Grinch or a Scrooge this year. The fun begins with the Downtown Development Authority’s Holiday Celebration on Friday, Nov. 30. Serving as the centerpiece of this festive […]
Working under the motto ‘Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm,? the Oxford Women’s Club is celebrating 80 years of service to the North Oakland community. ‘I think it’s incredible (to be celebrating 80 years), said OWC President Nancy Wray. The club was founded on a chilly day in November 1932. The organization was originally […]