Trying to figure out how to get rid of those fluorescent light bulbs and oil-based paint? Don’t know where to go with those pesky pesticides and harmful household cleaners? Leftover mercury and asbestos giving you a headache ? literally? All those ‘not so friendly? products gathering dust around your home can be safely and legally […]
Dear Editor, Why do I believe we should vote yes for water protection and open space? Because we need to protect our groundwater and surface water to insure water quality and quantity. We all depend on wells for our water and more run-off and contamination will threaten them. Because setting aside some natural areas and […]
Dear Editor, Road funding has been extremely limited for many years. Fortunately, there has been one bright spot and it has been Congressman Knollenberg. He has always been able to bring home extra federal funding for much needed road projects in Oakland County. There are a number of critical road improvements and related projects that […]
Clarkston’s Friends of the Library membership meeting was standing room only, April 9. The tables filled with chocolate might have had something to do with it. “Normally, attendance is light ? there’s much more participation this way,” said Carol Grubba, chairperson of Chocolate Celebration Night. “This is a great event, with a lot of enthusiasm […]
Dear Editor, I would like to add my support for Judge Dana Fortinberry. She is the correct choice for us. Voting is a precious right in our democracy, and along with that right goes responsibility to educate oneself about the issues and candidates. The proper functioning of our democracy depends on an educated electorate. Any […]
Christmas In Action’s annual work day is coming up next weekend, April 27, and the Clarkston community group is signing up volunteers. “We have several home improvement projects as well as many rake-n-runs. This is also a great opportunity for the youth to earn service hours,” said Mike Gemborys, board member with Christmas In Action […]
By William H. Langdon, Jr., RFC CFS BCM RFP When I meet an entrepreneur who does not have a web site, I ask ‘Why not?? The typical response runs along the lines they do not really use the internet much in the course of their business, so why bother? That is when I explain the […]
By Kristi McDevitt Sports Correspondent Oxford head coach Sue Roeher is excited, and rightfully so. Her varsity squad went head to head against two very tough league opponents this past week, and in the process, evolved together as a team. It all started against Lapeer West last Monday. In the first game of the night, […]
Boys Track In the victory over Lapeer East last Wednesday, it was not only the first place finishers that helped clinch the win, it was the second and third place finishes that made all the difference. The Wildcats defeated the Eagles 73-63 and improved their record to 4-2 overall and 3-1 in the league. In […]
By Kristi McDevitt Sports Correspondent The Oxford varsity soccer team met up with Linden last Monday, and a victory over the Eagles would’ve sealed the Ladycats into second place in the Metro League. In the second match-up of the season with Linden (first game resulted in a tie), it had been over a week since […]