Dear Editor, I think it is wonderful Clarkston News stepped up to help fill food pantries for families in need. But you are not helping the working people to be able to drop off their donations. I work from 7:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m. in Troy. I don’t even get home until 5:30 p.m., on a good […]
By Dan Shriner Review Editor Residents of the Lake Orion School District voted down two bond proposals on Tuesday totaling $33.2 million. Proposal A was defeated 3,517 Yes votes to 4,965 No votes. Proposal B was defeated 3,494 to 4,967. Lake Orion Superintendent Marion Ginopolis said a larger voter turnout might have helped the ballot […]
15 years ago ? 1993 ‘Bah humbug! Christmas rip-offs leave some angry? Christmas lawn decorations and lights at area homes were being stolen or damaged. Deputies were investigating evidence left at one of the crime scenes. ‘Local’s fight goes national? Jill Burstein of Clarkston, a security officer at Detroit’s Renaissance Center, wasn’t allowed to display […]
Dear Editor, The following is a letter sent to Rick Wagoner, GM chief executive: I watched in morbid fascination, the Dec. 4 Senate Banking Committee hearing regarding the bridge loan request by the three U.S. automotive companies and feel compelled to express my most heartfelt admiration and gratitude to you both. While Senators Richard Shelby […]
Dear Editor, In my opinion the streets are plowed much too often. In my neighborhood, for instance, the road is plowed when covered with as little as two inches of snow and then very liberally salted down! With sensible driving, I think we can deal with at least four inches before plowing is required. Chuck […]
Two Oakland County Sheriff’s detectives recently took a bite out of crime while eating lunch and now a 17-year-old Addison resident is facing multiple felony charges. Jacob Devereaux was arraigned Friday in Rochester Hills 52-3 District Court on charges of first-degree home invasion (a 20-year felony), unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle (a five-year felony) […]
Nominations sought for Chamber awards Nominations are being sought for the Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce annual Community Awards Program. The deadline to make a nomination for Citizen of the Year, Community Enhancement and New Business of the Year is 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12. Nominations should be e-mailed to info@oxfordchamberofcommerce.com or mailed to P.O. […]
Name: Kate McQuater Parents: Kathryn and Thomas McQuater GPA: 3.878 Plans after graduation: working towards my dreams. Step one: university Extracurricular Activities: Oxford Theater Company (Yeah!), National Honor Society, Improv Team, Rochester Conservatory of Music, and Adventure Clubbin?. Favorite Subject: AP English Outside interests or hobbies: Acting, singing, road trips, best friends, baking, board games, […]
Area senior citizens got a special holiday treat Tuesday when the Rotary Club of Oxford hosted its annual free Christmas luncheon at Oxford Hills Golf & Country Club. A total of 153 local seniors enjoyed an afternoon of dining, music, magic, good conversation and of course, gifts.
LEGAL NOTICE Lake Louise Improvement Board Oakland County, MI HEARING OF PRACTICABILITY AND HEARING OF ASSESSMENT TAKE NOTICE that the Lake Louise Improvement Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Old Brandon Township Hall, 486 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan, to determine the practicability of a five-year […]