Dear Editor, In an effort to placate hesitant lawmakers, Governor Snyder came up with a compromise of not taxing pensions for people more than 67 years of age and giving a tax break of $20,000 for those under and others full taxation. But what the governor didn’t say and what will happen if pensions are […]
Sunday, February 15 A 50-year-old resident on Hagerman Rd. reported receiving harassing phone calls. Tuesday, February 17 Neighbor trouble on Thorneapple because of a youth supposedly misusing a BB gun. Parking complaint made on Lakesedge Dr. Medical emergency on Worthington. Suspicious vehicle seen on Glaspie St. A Lakesedge Dr. resident called officers for assistance with […]
BY ELISE SHIRE Special to the Clarkston News Children of all ages spent Mother’s Day, Sunday, honoring their moms for their work as cook, nurse, psychologist, accountant, chauffeur, and adoring fan. Kathy Tibitoski of Independence Township was no exception. Tibitoski, 53, is a mother of three: Steven, 24, Ashley, 22, and Bryan, 19. Throughout the […]
Effective April 1, Charter Communications is increasing the total rate for Expanded Basic cable service from $44.49 to $45.99 per month (not including franchise fees or other fees), according to a Feb. 18 letter sent to Oxford Township and Village. “We don’t raise the cost to our customers without carefully considering how it will affect […]
Reese Vitous of Clarkston is ready to go through the eggs she found at the Mill Pond Park’s 13th Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Davisburg last Friday. Photo by Wendi Reardon
The Oxford Wine & Beverage Co. will conduct its First Annual Spring Wine Tasting on Tuesday, March 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Kalloway’s Restaurant and Pub. Tickets are $20 each and proceeds will benefit Crossroads for Youth. Participants will sample some of the finest wines from around the world as well as appetizers, […]
Back by popular demand – the Oxford Public Library Friends will hold its third White Elephant Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 27 in the Rotary Community Room of the Oxford Public Library. Donations will be accepted Friday, March 26 from noon to 3 p.m. or call Connie at 969-0658. Please no […]
Several local businesses are teaming up for a food drive to help Lighthouse North. “What they do here is amazing,” said Mike Mowry, owner of Rio Wraps, 6325 Sashabaw Road. “As much as we can do to help support the community is great.” To participate, bring donations to the Sashabaw Road businesses Rio Wraps, Leo’s […]
North Oakland Right to Life is sponsoring a high school oratory contest 10 a.m. Saturday, April 3 at the Independence Township Fire Hall’s training room (located on Citation Drive off M-15 in Clarkston). Students in grades 9-12 have the opportunity to win up to $100 and go on to state and national competitions to win […]
Clarkston Area Lions take to the streets in Clarkston, April 28-May 8 for their annual White Cane Week. Donations support Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester, Michigan Eye Bank and Transplant Center in Ann Arbor, and other programs. Check www.clarkstonlions.org.