By Richard Zowie Leader Staff Writer New names, new faces, new ideas. Oxford Schools got an infusion of new blood last week as the district welcomed 18 new staff members ranging from teachers to administrators. Let’s meet the freshman class: Nady Benyamine will be teaching orchestra at Oxford Middle School and either Oxford Elementary School […]
The ‘Summer Happenings Expo? is back and bigger than ever! This year the Clarkston Coalition for Youth has partnered with Clarkston Community Education and Academic Boosters to offer members of the community the opportunity to see and experience the many businesses, clubs and organizations that make Clarkston a great place to live. The 2005 Clarkston […]
Applications for the Clarence Elbert Stanton Memorial Scholarship are available at the Oxford High School Career Center and Oxford Public Library on Pontiac St. Applications are due April 4 ? no exceptions.
Adam Frank has resigned from his full-time position as DPW foreman for the City of the Village of Clarkston. DPW Director Bob Pursley made the announcement at the March 15 city council meeting, complimenting Frank for eight years of service. Frank, who has accepted a position with the Auburn Hills Department of Public Works, may […]
Dr. Chris Groscurth, Clarkston native and 1998 Clarkston High School graduate, graduated in May from the Department of Speech Communication at the University of Georgia with a doctorate of philosophy. Over the past decade, Groscurth was a researcher and teacher in cross-cultural communication and organizational learning. He attended Western Michigan University, earning bachelor and master’s […]
Two female mountain bikes ? one full size and one children’s size ? in very good condition are being stored at the Oxford Village Police Department until their owners can be found. The bikes were left in the rack at Daniel Axford Elementary for two weeks until they were finally turned over to police Feb. […]
Sign-up for the Oxford Recreational Baseball Association continues through April 2. The Pony League (ages 13-14) division is working especially hard to recruit players in an effort to have 6 or 7 teams for the 2005 season. Sign up at the Oxford Twp. Parks and Rec. office March 26 from 2:30 to 5 p.m. You […]
Michigan’s Department of Education named six Lake Orion Elementary Schools as?”High Performing Reward Schools”‘for 2012- 13. Carpenter Year Round Elementary School, Orion Oaks Multiage Elementary School, Paint Creek Elementary School, Pine Tree Elementary School, Stadium Drive Elementary School of the Arts, and Webber Elementary School were among the 344 of the 4,247 schools in Michigan […]
Adult Yoga, with Lavender Lotus Yoga Studio, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Wednesdays, Sept. 10-Oct. 29, Springfield Township Civic Center. 18 and up. $70/residents, $75 non-residents. *** Kid/Parent Yoga, 4:15-5 p.m., Wednesdays, Sept. 10-Oct. 29, Springfield Township Civic Center. Ages 7 – 12. $70/residents, $75 non-residents. *** Teen Yoga, 5:15-6:15 p.m., Wednesdays, Sept. 10-Oct. 29, Springfield Township Civic […]
Independence Township March 9: Arrest for possession/use of marijuana on Parview Drive near Andersonville Road. Two Clarkston men, age 21 and 22, were arrested after they returned to the area of an ongoing investigation after being told to leave the area. Both were found in possession of suspected marijuana and glass smoking pipes. Arrest for […]