Corie Auger Corie Auger has been named to the National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at Grand Valley State University, where she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in music. The primary objective of the National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is the recognition and encouragement of superior scholarship and character in all academic […]
Oxford Township officials last week voted 3-1 to approve a revised contract for fire/EMS dispatching by the Oxford Village Police Dispatch Center. Trustee Charles Kniffen cast the lone ‘no’ vote. Under the five-year contract, the Oxford Public Fire and EMS Commission would pay $50,400 for dispatch services in 2004 with annual 3 percent increases thereafter. […]
The Oxford Girls Softball Program in conjunction with Pro Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is proud to present “Live Pro Wrestling” at Oxford High School on Saturday, Feb. 21. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the fighting begins at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are as follows – Ringside $12 in advance and $15 the day of the […]
Clarkston Community Schools honored 19 employees with Employee Recognition Awards at the Board of Education meeting, May 9. Congratulations to Bernadette Castillo, Sharon Pillow and Shelley Youngert, Kindergarten Learning Aides, Andersonville Elementary; Kelley Woodworth, physical education teacher, Bailey Lake Elementary; Melinda Hart, LRC teacher, Clarkston Elementary; Cynthia Pyscher, fifth grade teacher, Clarkston Elementary; Nathan Fuller, […]
Local businesses offer deep discounts, door prizes, live band, car show, and food at the Dixie Highway Summer Block Party Sales, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., June 4-5. Table rentals are available for $25 at Waterford Hill Antiques, 5992 Dixie Highway, and Spinning Jenny’s Antiques, 5878 Dixie Highway. Proceeds go to Rainbow Connection and Desert Storm.
Clarkston’s Savage Photography & Design hoats a Senior Portrait Open House, Friday, May 20, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. High school juniors and parents can check out the latest trends in senior portraiture. Session Package discounts are available for those who attend. Fun, food, and music is planned. Attendees can […]
Independence Township board voted unanimously to appoint Jay Clark, Rick Gutowski, Robert Namowicz, Joette Kunse, and Stacy Meagher. as the members of the new Citizens Public TV Access Committee. Trustee Neil Wallace was named board representive and Andy Reish will represent the Clarkston Public Access Center.
Clarkston High School Choir Department presents its annual Pops Concert, 7 p.m., Friday, May 20, at Clarkston High School, 6093 Flemings Lake Road. The choir department performs the music of Lady Gaga, Little Lion Man, VV Brown, a medley from ‘In the Heights,? Tony award for best musical in 2008, a cappella songs from NBC’s […]
Gracie Smiley uses her skills to win a hula-hoop contest at Independence Township Parks and Recreation’s Kite Fest in Clintonwood Park, May 7. Photo by Phil Custodio
Clarkston teachers Kelly Mertz, Jessica Sorensen, Gwen Stewart, and Kerri Gualtieri are busy making fleece blankets in their A Will-to-Ty project, and they invite the community to join in. “Last year, we launched the project as Project Pennanen, which brought in 206 blankets,” Gualtieri said. “We are hoping to get even more this year.” A […]