Medals were earned and history was made for Oxford High School’s Cross Country Team at the Sept. 27 Waterford-Mott Invitational Tournament. Shannon Seeley’s sixth-place overall finish of 21:18 not only earned her a medal as one of the top 20 finishers, but it also tied Colleen Lennon’s 1983 run time of 21:18–the 15th fastest among […]
‘It’s like having a part-time officer in the township without the threat of a ticket.? That’s how Addison Township Treasurer Daniel Alberty described one of the newest additions to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Addison Substation ? a smart cart. Delivered to the township Sept. 17, the cart, which cost just under $10,000, is a movable […]
It looks like Addison’s rejoining the Polly Ann Trail Management Council ? maybe. Officials Sept. 15 voted unanimously to rejoin the group, which consists of representatives from Oxford Township and Village, Orion Township and the Village of Leonard, if certain conditions are met by the PATMC. All that remains is for Addison’s re-entry to final […]
Lakeville Elementary kindergartner Chad Linke’s walk from his house to the bus stop has his parents concerned, while school officials say there’s little they can do about it. Linke has to walk through two empty lots on his way to the bus stop. His mother, Kelly Linke, said they usually walk in the streets when […]
ADDISON ? Authorities are seeking two suspects in connection with a Sept. 16 break-in at Isola’s Pizzeria that resulted in the theft of two cash registers. The theft at the 80 Rochester Rd. establishment is believed to have taken place sometime after the pizzeria closed Sept. 15. Oakland County Sheriff’s Sgt. Robert Brudvig, substation commander […]
This past week in Oxford, six people reported items being stolen from their vehicles, and police said thefts like these could have easily been prevented by the push of a small button. Specifically, the button that locks your vehicle. ‘Lock your cars and always store your valuables inside your house,? urged Village Police Chief Mike […]
Addison postal carrier Barbara ‘Bobi? Jablinskey’s days of ringing doorbells, delivering mail and dodging canines came to an end Aug. 28 when she retired after 30 years of faithful service. ‘I’ve enjoyed this job,? Jablinskey said. ‘It’s very mentally and physically stressful, but I’ve enjoyed it. It’s something we do that people can depend on […]
It’s refreshing to walk past the Oxford High School choir room and hear a classic hit from 50 years ago. What’s even more refreshing is hearing the 1958 classic ‘Sixteen Candles? being sung by 29 young men not afraid to express their musical side. The OHS Men’s Choir is growing by leaps and bounds. Last […]
Several teachers and administrators recently told the Oxford Board of Education about their educational rejuvenations. Down in sunny Orlando, Fla., the teachers attended the June 22-25 International Center for Educational Leadership’s (ICEL) Annual Model Schools Conference. Among the items discussed was a teaching model called ‘Quadrant D.? Seventeen educational professionals, including six administrators, five middle-school […]
Riding a bicycle 217 miles across three states might seem like a daunting task, but for four Oxford-area women, it’s all for a worthy cause. Sue Biddle, Karey Collins, Lori Ross and Dawn Williams will be biking from Hershey, Penn. to New York City’s Times Square Oct. 3-5. Their mission ? raise money for the […]