Smith’s Disposal is still local

Ken Smith’s office is filled with reminders of what a truly local business means to the community. Trophies from local sports teams sponsored by the 23-year-old business and photos of family members combine to reflect a truly local family business. ‘There’s not many family-owned garbage businesses left,? said Smith. ‘We’re the only large independent company […]

Oxford Township

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD COUNTY OF OAKLAND STATE OF MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Squaw Lake Canal Special Assessment District Notice is hereby given that the Charter Township of Oxford (“Township”) Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard […]

Ax owed an apology, truth

Dear Editor: Harry Jr., what do you really know about David Ax? (‘Democracy works on principles of honesty, integrity, character,? The Citizen, page 7, Aug. 23). Your first statement in your letter about what happened in your rural community, where all is pure and some bad man violated federal law and did not care, is […]

Downing Clinic Welcomes Dr. Laura Kovalcik

The Downing Clinic is now in their 14th year of serving the health care needs of Clarkston and the surrounding areas. In 2004, Laura Kovalcik, DO, Dr. Downing’s daughter, joined the practice. Dr. Kovalcik is a board-certified internist with similar training as her mother ? using natural supplements where possible and traditional medicine where that […]

Oxford Township

Charter Township of Oxford Planning Commission PUBLIC HEARING N O T I C E SPECIAL LAND USE Pursuant to the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (P.A. 110 of 2006), notice is hereby given that the Charter Township of Oxford Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., or as […]

Recount waste of township money

Dear Editor: (In response to: ‘Narrow primary vote prompts recount for treasurer seat,? The Citizen, page 1, Aug. 23.) Sour grapes to you, Linda Owen, for spending our tax dollars on such a futile effort to stay in office. Barbara Holling, Ortonville

Clarkston Family Dental

In business for over 30 years, Clarkston Family Dental continues to spread the joy of dentistry throughout the area. The working environment of the office is spelled clearly in the name ? Clarkston Family Dental, where patients are treated like family. ‘We do not try to sell dentistry,? said Foster. ‘We do what the patients […]

Schweitzer is tops in home sales

It’s easy to claim to be number one, but Coldwell Banker Schweitzer Real Estate is the number one office in the north Oakland County market area, according to figures from the Multiple Listing Services. Manager/coach Bill Clark said the staff has worked hard to earn top status by keeping agents educated, informed and dedicated to […]

Please, please, slow down!

Dear Editor: I am a resident in the village and it just makes me sick to see how fast people drive through town. There are many children that live on our streets, riding their bikes as well as walking (James and Ball streets). Don’t get me wrong, I do realize it is also the parent’s […]

Consider all facts in Ax’s treasurer primary campaign

Dear Editor: (In response to: ‘Wrong to run? Candidate’s actions questioned after violation,? The Citizen, Aug. 16, page 1) I would like to respond to the opening comment, ‘a federal attorney has reportedly exonerated Township Trustee David Ax following charges he violated the Hatch Act as a candidate for township treasurer in the primary election.? […]