If anyone has taken a look at the Michigan Department of Education’s (MDE) Michigan School Accountability Scorecards they may have noticed they are a little brighter than years past. That’s because the MDE has created a new system with which to grade schools districts by using the colors green, lime, yellow, orange and red as […]
The old saying is ‘those who can’t do; teach,? but for Oxford resident Jim McClear nothing could be further from the truth. After nine years of competing as a tri-athlete in 50 different races including the toughest race, known as the Iron Man, McClear decided to get into coaching. For those who don’t know, a […]
If you’re looking to buy name brand clothing like Ann Taylor Loft, J-Crew, Banana Republic and much more at inexpensive prices, look no further than The Boulevard Boutique, located in downtown Oxford at 5 S. Washington St. ‘The Boulevard Boutique is an upscale consignment shop for those looking to shop on a budget,? said owner […]
Those worried about noisy weekends, heavy traffic through local neighborhoods and depreciating home values due to an ORV (Off-Road Vehicles) park can rest easy. After several meetings and “standing room only” public hearings for both Oxford Village and Township residents, officials took residents’ concerns to heart. Their actions may ended any future plans of an […]
Tim and Karey Collins breathed a sigh of relief last Tuesday night after the Oxford Village Council gave an ‘A-OK? to move forward with plans of relocating Merge Gallery & Art Studio from its current location downtown, to the old grain elevator at 33 Pleasant Street. ‘We’re just really excited to wrap up the purchase […]
There’s an air of ‘change and excitement? wafting around the nearly vacant halls of Daniel Axford (DA) Elementary. When the school year starts in a few weeks, those halls will be abuzz with activity, and students will be greeted by a new principal, Chad Boyd.? ‘It’s not just all the sudden I am the (new) […]
After six years of being Deputy Clerk for Oxford Township, Renee Wilson handing the reigns over to her administrative assistant Susan McCullough. After receiving her municipal clerk certification from Oakland Community College, Wilson got hired to take over as clerk for the City of Fenton, which is why she is resigning. ‘It’s closer to home […]
‘There is nothing wrong with accountability when it’s done right,? said Dr. William Skilling, superintendent for Oxford Community Schools, referring to a new education evaluation proposal by the Michigan Council for Educator Effectiveness (MCEE) In order to provide ‘meaningful and targeted feedback to all educators in the state,? the MCEE submitted proposal to Gov. Rick […]
Aug. 13 was bittersweet for Oxford Village resident Tony Albensi. The Village President turned in his letter of resignation and the common council accepted it unanimously.? ‘As you know my wife (Jessica Hallmark) and I recently purchased a new residence outside of the Village . . Therefore, I must reluctantly tender my resignation as President […]
Oxford/Orion FISH celebrated 40 years of ‘neighbors helping neighbors? this past Sunday ‘We help a lot of people in the community and they’re very, very grateful,? said Fish Volunteer Sue Hackstock. ‘They come monthly for their food and seem to appreciate what we do for them and we’re happy to do it.? For the past […]