Set for the fall of 2013, Oxford Community Schools and Oakland University are partnering together to create the Oxford Arts Conservatory. Whether it is instrumental music, vocal music, theatre, visual arts, digital arts, classical dance or graphic/print art, the Arts Conservatory is for students who plan on pursuing the arts as a vocation and not […]
After having eight successful stores, Don Trout, owner of Genesee Valley Gold & Silver, decided to open a ninth at 40 N. Washington St. in downtown Oxford. ‘The reason we went into Oxford is because we saw there is a need for the services,? explained Jim Slater, marketing specialist for Genesee Valley Gold & Silver. […]
Instead of getting graded to read a novel, how would you like to watch a movie and analyze it? How about doing yoga as opposed to sweating in gym class or playing a video game you created instead of writing a paper? Oxford High School’s freshman, sophomores and juniors will get their chance with this […]
While many school officials are in an uproar about a current group of bills in the current ‘lame duck? session of the state Legislature and future bills that could affect the scope of public education in schools K-12, Oxford Superintendent Dr. William Skilling told his staff not to worry about it. ‘Our position in Oxford […]
Folks looking to get into the Christmas spirit will have plenty of opportunities to do so this weekend in downtown Oxford, so there’s no excuse to be a Grinch or a Scrooge this year. The fun begins with the Downtown Development Authority’s Holiday Celebration on Friday, Nov. 30. Serving as the centerpiece of this festive […]
Working under the motto ‘Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm,? the Oxford Women’s Club is celebrating 80 years of service to the North Oakland community. ‘I think it’s incredible (to be celebrating 80 years), said OWC President Nancy Wray. The club was founded on a chilly day in November 1932. The organization was originally […]
Accolades for Oxford Community Schools continue to grow as their name was found on the list of 2012-2013 AP (Advanced Placement) Achievement Districts from the College Board. Oxford is one of 539 school districts in the nation recognized by the College Board with a place on its AP District of the Year Awards: 3rd Annual […]
While 27 former athletes of Oxford High School have been inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame since 2010, Oxford’s Athletic Director Mike Watson said they are seeking nominations for 2013. According to the school’s hall of fame website nominees must essentially come from four different categories: student athletes, coaches or administrators, distinguished alumini letter […]
Lakeville Elementary students were in awe of a new climbing rock wall as they entered the gym for a school assembly on Nov. 12 celebrating their fund-raising efforts during school’s ‘Fun Run? in September. According to Physical Education Teacher Brian Luba all the students ran a total of 6,008 laps, which is equal to 600 […]
With 125 tickets sold the Seventh Annual Oxford Chamber of Commerce Ladies Night Out. The theme was ‘Les Girls and Pearls? and it was another success. The event which was held at Paint Creek Country Club included a delicious dinner buffet, fashion show, silent auction, bigo games, door prizes, unique vendors, holiday shopping, and a […]