Elk Ridge School recently held its annual Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive, with the first and second grade classrooms collecting 1,536 cans to be donated to the Oxford Neighborhood Services food bank. Pictured with Elk Ridge mascot “Buzz” and Oxford Area School District Superintendent Dr. Raymond Fischer are Lynn Kochansky and her first grade class, who … Continue reading »
Work on Oxford sewer system expansion is imminent
By Steve Hoffman Staff Writer It was a long and winding road, but now that the Oxford Area Sewer Authority’s Act 537 Plan has been approved by Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), work can begin on a major expansion of the sewage system that will take place in three phases over the next several … Continue reading »
Volunteers needed for chuch’s annual Christmas Food box
Now an annual tradition, the Oxford Presbyterian Church will be providing Christmas dinners for needy families in the Oxford area on Saturday, Dec. 17. Last year, the church provided generous food boxes for approximately 160 families. The Food Box Committee has been working since September to plan and prepare for this event. Local merchants have … Continue reading »
Gray to receive DAR Good Citizenship Award
Oxford Area High School senior Joseph Gray, son of Donna and Joseph Gray, is the school’s recipient of the Chester County Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution 2012 Good Citizenship Award. Joseph is one of nine county high school students who will be honored by the chapter at a ceremony this spring. The … Continue reading »
Busing of charter school students again an issue in Oxford
By Steve Hoffman Editor In what has become an annual occurrence, officials from the Avon Grove Charter School appeared in front of the Oxford School Board to share concerns about the busing of charter school students who live in the Oxford area. Specifically, the concerns are related to overcrowding on the buses, the circuitous routes … Continue reading »
Oxford School Board race is now tied–maybe
By Steve Hoffman Editor On the day after the Nov. 8 election, the unofficial results showed that Jerry Iler edged incumbent Oxford School Board President Jason Brady by one vote—413 to 412—for the second seat up-for-grabs in Region 1. Incumbent school director Howard Robinson was the top vote-getter in Region 1, leaving Iler and Brady … Continue reading »
A chef finds his ‘Muse’
By Steve Hoffman Editor Life’s major decisions are sometimes made in unusual places and at unexpected times. Mike Hall was seated in the Texture Salon in Oxford, talking with his hair stylist about how good the location of a vacant restaurant in town was. Mike has a background in culinary arts, and he told the … Continue reading »
Freese, Kruzinsky sign collegiate letters of intent
Oxford Area High School senior Jill Freese recently signed a letter of intent to continue her softball career at Monmouth University, New Jersey. Jill, a catcher, was named to the 2011 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association All-State Team after being named to the All-State Second Team as a sophomore. She was named to the All Ches-Mont … Continue reading »
Borough council member resigns in Oxford
By Steve Hoffman Staff Writer Oxford Borough Council unanimously accepted the resignation of council member John Stevenson on Monday night. Stevenson’s decision to resign from borough council and the planning commission can be attributed to ongoing health issues. Council reluctantly accepted the resignation and expressed their sympathy and support for Stevenson and his family. “His … Continue reading »
OMI outlines the achievements of 2011
By Steve Hoffman Staff Writer The ledger for 2011 shows that Oxford attracted twice as many businesses to town than it lost, an impressive feat considering that most small towns are struggling to keep storefronts filled because of the existing economic challenges. “We are in a recession, the economy is tough, but when you look … Continue reading »
