15 years ago – 1996 ‘Recreation Association honors Middleton? The Michigan Recreation and Park Association presented Rep. Tom Middleton with a ‘Legislative Award? for his exceptional support of local parks and recreation.This was the first year that this award was given. ‘Winning student art in gallery show? Emily Boose, 11, a fifth-grade student at Clarkston […]
10 years ago February 2, 1994 Ali Oxford and Westland physician was convicted January 24 on drug and fraud charges. Keithley Johnson, 65, was convicted of “Unlawfully distributing pharmaceuticals.” Bill Patterson bought VanWagoner Drug Store in downtown Oxford 30 years ago. This week he retired. His son-in-law and pharmacist Tim Davidson will continue the business. […]
Dear Editor, This is written in response to your request for feedback on school funding. Your article (‘Cuts too deep, schools say,? May 11) attributes a statement to Gov. Snyder that Michigan ranks 21st in expenditures per pupil yet only 39th and 34th in fourth grade math and reading proficiency. This implies an expected correlation […]
Dear Editor, May 21 at 10 a.m. kicks off the opening ceremonies of the biggest party in the Clarkston community. It’s the annual Relay for Life of Clarkston and this community knows how to throw a party! For 24 hours we will celebrate survivors, remember those lost to cancer and fight back against this disease. […]
Dear Editor, Thanks to all who participated in the cleanup of the Clarkston Mill Pond this past weekend. A special thanks to the Village of the City of Clarkston DPW for picking up our collected debris. Frank H, Schoebel Mill Pond Riparian representative
Dear Editor, It is quite obvious that Mr. Dave Wagner should resign. To threaten an employee with a baseball bat is out of line and uncalled for. It’s apparent that he isn’t mentally stable enough to be our township supervisor. Mr. Wagner, man up and step down. It’s the right thing to do ? you […]
Dear Editor, The Springfield Township Library would like to thank the Clarkston Area Lions Club for their generous donation to the library. The funds will be used to purchase large print books and books on CD. We would also like to thank the members of the Lions Club for all the work they do within […]
Richard Tomczak has announced his candidacy for Orion Township supervisor in the 2004 election. The 17 year resident of the township is currently a police sergeant in the Oakland Univeristy Police Department. He has been in the law enforcement field for over 30 years. Tomczak has an associate’s degree, a bachelor’s degree and a master’s […]
Dear Editor, On Monday, May 9, Clarkston School Board discussed the possibility of implementing a school of choice program at Clarkston High School.? Apparently, Dr. Rod Rock, superintendent, believes the school of choice program is what Clarkston Community Schools needs and he wants the school board to approve it.?? I know many people moved to […]
Springfield Township and Oakland County Parks and Recreation host Davisburg Beautification Day, this Saturday, May 21. Volunteers are needed at Rotary Park, Davisburg Cemetery, Springfield Township Parks and other township properties. To help, call township Clerk Laura Moreau at 248-846-6500. Also, the township is gearing up for the new Springfield Farmers? Market. The market, which […]