By Casey Curtis Leader Staff Writer Every year, the Frances H. Pletz Award is given to a Michigan library staff person who exhibits outstanding service to teens. On Friday, April 22, the award was given to Charli Osborne, Head of Teen Services at the Oxford Public Library. And she received the surprise award on none […]
City seeks new auditor Clarkston City Council voted 7-0 to seek bids for a new auditing service at their regular meeting on March 25. The city currently employs Janz and Knight P.L.C for approximately $11,000 annually. ‘Seems a little pricey,? said Mayor Joe Luginski at the meeting. The council hopes to secure at least three […]
Clarkston High School’s Mock Trial Team A, back row from left, Kylie Cohu, Amanda Chamberlain, Anna Gray, Morgan Gibson, Amanda Hampton, and Brooke Huisman, and in front from left, Rebecca Rogers, Lexi Wung, and Sabrina Zayec, celebrate their victory at the State Championship in Lansing, March 23. The team, coached by John Zittel, Dave Helder, […]
Clarkston High School students Katie Gipe, Anna Gray, and Mason VanGieson were honored with medals, plaques, and accolades in this year’s Clarkston Area Optimist Club essay contest, March 27. “It’s important to recognize youth, and this is a great platform to do that,” said Optimist Penny Hileman, contest chair. High school students submitted 42 essays […]
American Legion Post 108 in Oxford is hosting a blood drive for the American Red Cross from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 6. Pre-registration is appreciated. For an appointment or to register call (248) 628-1051. Walk-ins are welcome.
On Oct 31, on the northeast corner of Mill and Church streets, the Ortonville Lions will collect used eyeglasses. Anyone may stop by to ‘trick or treat? and drop off old used eyeglasses. Glasses may also be dropped off with any Ortonville Lion, or at one of the drop boxes located at the Clarkston Brandon […]
15 years ago – 1998 ‘First spring snowstorm creates havoc on area roads? An unexpected spring snowfall caused a series of accidents for two days especially on Clarkston Road and M-15. ‘Schools, Twp. pursue solutions for flooding? Heavy rains and a snowstorm threatened to raise waters flooding the wetlands for Almond Lane residents. The wetlands […]
Dear Editor, We live in the Clarkston/Orion area and yesterday (March 25) at 7 a.m., a cat was spotted in a tree across the street from our sub. The tree was about 50-60 feet high. Many residents from our subdivision, Montclair at Oakhurst, called various agencies, animal control, fire department, and sheriff, without any help. […]
Happy spring! As our students, their families, and our staff enjoy spring break, the Clarkston Community Schools celebrates the accomplishments achieved throughout the year. Here are just a few examples. Since Clarkston hosted over 800 educators from around the world at our Project Zero Perspective Conference in November, our principals, teachers, students, and central office […]
I like to see the expression on their faces. They ask me, ‘How many ministers do you have at Clarkston Community Church?? I say, ‘About 700.? Their jaw drops. Then I clarify, ‘We consider every believer a minister. We have five pastors, but everyone is a minister.? Then they want to punch me for being […]