Suspended Oxford Football Coach Tries to Keep His Job; Chronic Absenteeism Report for Oxford Schools Released

There was plenty of news across your town over the past week. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here’s a roundup of some of the top stories. Contribute your own content to Patch by signing up for an account and clicking the “Post on Patch” button at the top right of the site.

Temple Testifies in Support of Oxford Football Coach Keeping His Job: Report

Several people testified in support of the suspended football coach after he was charged with breach of peace in December.

Suspended Oxford High School Football Coach Continues to Receive Support: Report

More testimony was given Tuesday and the case continues today.

Hearings Continued For Suspended Oxford Football Head Coach: Report

The hearings continued to be filled with emotion this week.

Oxford Woman Accused of Shoplifting at Walmart: Naugatuck Police

Police said loss prevention staff saw the accused concealing items and exiting the store with them.

3 People Taken to Hospital After Oxford Accident: Report

The accident occurred Thursday.

Chronic Absenteeism in Schools: How Are Oxford Students Doing?

The state of Connecticut released data about chronic absenteeism including local district numbers. Here's how your local district fared.