Thanks to a $1,500 grant from the MEEMIC Insurance Company and Lakeville Elementary teacher Cheryl Matas? dedication to education, more Oxford students will have the opportunity to learn and compete in robotics competitions. ‘It is a worthwhile program,? said Matas, who teaches second grade and coordinates the district’s participation in the FIRST LEGO League (FLL), […]
Math scores are improving at Leonard Elementary thanks to a fun program that’s got students and parents working and learning together. ‘Kids are just much more confident in their math skills,? said Principal Joyce Brasington. For more than a year now, Leonard’s grades 1-5 have been participating in a program called ‘Blast into Math Facts,? […]
I have a little bit of a problem with the pro-school bond guest opinion penned last week by Oxford Village Manager Joe Young. Even though I vehemently disagree with Young’s opinion, I’ve got no problem with him expressing it in print. Every citizen has a right to express ? or not express ? how they […]
Linda Brady certainly has a knack for training fast dogs. Two months ago, the Oxford resident had her fourth canine, a 6-year-old Belgian sheepdog named Schooner, earn his Master Agility Championship (MACH) title. ‘Most people don’t even see one (MACH dog). Very few people see two,? said Brady, who’s been teaching dog obedience since 1978. […]
Long before Europeans settled Michigan, the state’s woods and waters were inhabited by tribes of Indians who not only survived, but thrived thanks to their ingenuity and ability to adapt. Clear Lake Elementary students learned all about Michigan’s first residents Monday during a visit from Doug Spiller, who works at the Stony Creek Nature Center […]
Despite some rumors circulating around Addison Township, Fire Chief George Spencer was not arrested and carted off in handcuffs last week or terminated from the post he’s held since June 1998. However, the Oxford resident has been under investigation by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Special Investigations Unit for giving an employee a pay advance, something […]
Another week’s gone by and another local business is preparing to shut down. On Saturday, the staff of Chili’s Grill & Bar in Oxford (700 N. Lapeer Rd.) was informed the 5,800-square-foot chain restaurant will close its doors Monday, Feb. 9. Ironically, Chili’s just opened in September 2007 as part of the Promenade at Waterstone […]
Detroit Shock player Cheryl Ford visited Oxford Middle School Saturday to check out the future of her sport. Second through eighth-grade girls participating in parks/rec. winter basketball camp were Ford’s target audience as the 27-year-old WNBA star spoke about the importance of getting a solid education. ‘Being a basketball player is a great honor, it’s […]
Before you march down the aisle and say ‘I do? forever, head over to downtown Oxford Saturday, Feb. 7 to find everything you’ll need to create the perfect wedding. From 12-5 p.m., the Oxford Downtown Development Authority is hosting its annual ‘Uptown Weddings in Downtown Oxford? event. ‘It’s going to show brides-to-be that they can […]
Volunteers and suggestions are being sought as the Polly Ann Trail and Downtown Development Authority organize Oxford’s first-ever Earth Day celebration scheduled for Saturday, April 25. Those interested in helping plan and/or work this new event are invited to attend a special organizational meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 in the DDA office. ‘Any […]