District estimates $200K utility overage

Just like homeowners have seen increases in both their heat and electric bills due to the harsh winter season, schools are no different. According to Assistant Superintendent of Business & Finance Pamela Anstey, Oxford community schools is estimated by their utility marketer, Proliance, to have nearly $200,000 budget shortfalls in utilities ($108,905 gas and $89,774 […]

Judge urges teens to make ‘right choice? about drugs

Everyday there are critical life choices to be made whether good or bad, but Judge Julie Nicholson of the 52-3 District Court hopes Oxford High School students will make the ‘right choice,? as it relates to alcohol, drugs and texting and driving. Nicholson spoke to OHS sophomores at the annual ‘Have to Choose? program held […]

Twp. successes highlighted at annual meeting

Forty-one residents attended the last official ‘Annual Meeting? of Addison Township held March 22, at the township hall. ‘This was great attendance and I think that speaks very well of where this township is headed and that’s the support this community sees in this board and they are very happy with this board,? Pearson said. […]

OHS May-term cancelled

Due to the current eight snow days, Oxford High School’s May-term has been cancelled. ‘Those missing days have made it very difficult to get all the standards and benchmarks, certainly at the level they need to be for the current semester, so the decision was made that in light of the weather that we would […]

Officials, residents discuss potential for new twp. hall

In light of the recent roof leaks and flooding issues at the Addison Township Hall, officials took their first step in determining whether constructing a new building or repairing the current facility would be the smarter choice. At the March 17 township meeting, the board voted 5-0 to ‘authorize administration to create a draft agreement […]

Police, fire renewals in Addison

When it comes to police and fire protection, Addison Township is only looking for renewals of the current millage rates on the Aug. 5 primary ballot. The current police tax is 4.4874 mills, which would generate an estimated $1,003,597 in the first year of levy. The fire department operating and ambulance service tax is currently […]

District approves pool partnership

Hey there swimmers and school pool users, it’s official, Oxford Community Schools has a new partner with AquaClub aquatic programming. To celebrate the new partnership the community is invited to a free Open House event on Saturday, April 12 at Oxford Natatorium from 11:30 a.m. ? 1:30 p.m., where the AquaClub staff will be showcasing […]

Meeting to determine fate of OHS hockey

‘It was a strange winter without being at the arena for Wildcats Hockey,? said Oxford High School Athletic Director Mike Watson. In hopes of having a team next year, an informational meeting will be held on March 28 at 6 p.m. in the OHS cafeteria. ‘The first step is to determine if enough kids are […]

Schools? desire to charge facility fees has parks/rec. concerned

Whether it’s Boy Scout Troops, Parks & Recreation, church groups, or even the general public, if you’re going to use any Oxford Community Schools? facilities for meetings or programs, it’s going to cost you. ‘When budget discussions were taking place for the 2013-2014 school year, facilities usage was reviewed,? said Superintendent’s Administrative Assistant Patrice Bono. […]

Students win medals at Academic Games

Eighteen elementary students from Oxford and Clear Lake Elementary schools and Oxford Middle School ranging from third to sixth grade attended the Academic Games State Tournament in Grand Rapids held March 5-7, which challenges students in math, langauge arts and social studies. ‘Since it was such a terrible winter in Michigan this year we went […]

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