Clean audit for school district’s books

According to the auditors Oxford Schools has an ‘unmodified opinion? at the end of the fiscal year, which was June 30,2014. ‘An unmodified opinion is the best opinion that a CPA firm can render on a set of financial statements,? said CPA Jane Johnson, of Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants, who presented the […]

‘Good season? despite losing record for Lady Cat golfers

Even though the Lady Cat golfers didn’t win a single match this season, Head Coach Gretchen Gabler still called it ‘good.? ‘Even though we didn’t win, we learned a lot,? Gabler said. ‘They’re a really good group of girls and they really kept trying, we were just having bad luck.? The girls finished the season […]

Third dorm forum set for Nov. 13

A third community forum concerning further details of the partnership between the Weiming Education Group ( WEG), a private Chinese company, and Oxford Schools is set for Nov. 13 at Oxford High School’s Fine Arts Center lobby, located at 745 N. Oxford Road, starting at 6:30 p.m. ‘The meeting is really the third opportunity for […]

Canidate forum continued . . .

Editor’s Note: Last week, the Oxford Leader published the first part of Reporter Trevor Keiser’s story on the Oct. 14 Oxford School Board Candidate Forum held at Boulder Pointe. Particpating candidates included Joyce Brasington, Mike Schweig, Amy Hamilton, Kim Shumaker, Angela Mitchell, Mark Stepek, Pam Phelps and Paula Foster. Now, here’s the rest of the […]

Addison library returns with lower tax increase request

ader Staff Writer ‘If at first you don’t succeed, try try again,? that was the message Addison Township Library Director Jaema Berman got after the last millage attempt failed by 68 votes back in August. The Library is giving it a do-over on the November 4 ballot. ?(After the last vote failed) I think it […]

Booters wrap up impressive season

What was a ‘winnable? game, according to Oxford High School’s Boys? Varsity Soccer Coach John Thaler, ended in a 1-0 loss to Clarkston at regionals Oct. 22. ‘It was a real defensive battle, both sides. We had our opportunities where we could have scored and they had their opportunities when they could have scored (more),? […]

Pam Phelps got ‘zillions of phone calls? asking her to run

According to Pam Phelps, she received ‘zillions of phone calls? asking her to run as a school board candidate and that is why her name will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot. ‘That’s why I am here,? Phelps said. ‘I don’t want to disappoint those people.? Phelps is no stranger to Oxford, having grown up […]

Public learns more about plans for Weiming dorm

Around 100 people attended the two public forums hosted by Oxford Schools, to discuss a potential lease agreement between the district and Weiming Education Group (WEG) for a dormitory to potentially be built on school property and paid for by WEG. After an uproar by members of the public, school board members and school board […]

Candidates field questions at forum

More than 100 people showed up to Boulder Pointe on Oct. 14 for the Oxford School Board Candidate Forum, hosted by Greater Oakland Republican Club. ‘I was really glad (about) the number of people who showed up,? said GOP Club Member Rod Charles, of Oxford, who organized the forum. The forum facilitator was Oakland County […]

Lady Cat swimmers dive into another win

By Trevor Keiser Leader Staff Writer The Lady Cat Swim and Dive team took a 145-34 win over Hazel Park in their last home meet of the season, improving their record to 5 ? 1 in the league and 5 ? 3 overall. ‘We honored the nine seniors on the team: Jaynee Butkiewicz, Riley Brantley, […]

1 28 29 30 31 32 175