Andersonville Elementary students have more books to add to their favorites list. The media center received 135 new books after being awarded a $500 grant from Target Corporation. It was in recognition of the school’s efforts to make sure every child knows how to read. ‘We are so excited to be selected by the Auburn […]
Dear Editor, What is happening to our community?! Each year we celebrate Independence Day with a variety of activities, and one very popular one in particular ? The Fourth of July Parade. Do people realize what this day of celebration is all about? Should we start out this day with a mini history lesson? I […]
The John Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held their annual Good Citizen Luncheon Feb. 19 at Lenny Miller’s Restaurant in Dryden. Honored this year were (from left) ? Amy Verbeke, of Oxford High School; Jodi Vermander, of Dryden Schools; Jamie Morris, of Almont Schools; Mercedes Barragan, of Imlay City Schools; and […]
Dear Editor, I would like to know who’s actual opinion you are referring to, the person who wrote this article (‘Experience needed to replace outgoing Springfield officials,? July 30)? I feel it is totally unacceptable to base one person’s opinion this way, making it look like every person working for your paper has the same […]
Dear Editor, On Saturday, July 18, our office once again benefited from a wonderful food drive sponsored by the Clarkston Youth Assistance Mentors Plus. Our pantry shelves were beginning to look pretty bleak and are now filled with foods that your group collected from area residents who took the time to help Lighthouse one more […]
Everest Academy hoped to put up a 116 square foot sign advertising their school on I-75, but the Independence Township Zoning Board of Appeals did not approve their request, made on Nov. 14. ‘This is a gargantuan sign, and I can’t support it,? said board member Jill Palulian. The Zoning Board will meet again on […]
The Lakeland Skating Program’s “The Grinch On Ice” features several Clarkston performers, including Madison Dryden, 10, who plays the Grinch’s Heart. Other soloists from Clarkston include Isabel Holloway, 10, as the Little Grinch and Erica Murrell, 12, as Cindy Lou Who. Cast members also include Alyssa Chrisekos, Olivia Berard, Rachel Horton and Anna Hanna of […]
Dear Editor, I am very fortunate, most of all to be alive. And, I am fortunate for the generous love, prayers, and support given to me by my dear wife Arlene, my family, my friends, and my neighbors. I am pleased to report that I am making progress toward full recovery, thanks to everyone. I […]
On March 1, members of the Oxford-Orion Kiwanis Club spent the evening at Kalloway’s Restaurant and Pub taking orders, serving meals, pouring beverages and clearing tables. The Kiwanians were picking up a little extra cash to benefit local charities, youth programs, families and their own scholarship fund. Club members earned $730 in tips and donations […]
‘It just wasn’t our day.? That’s how Varsity Wrestling Coach Paul McDevitt summed up Oxford’s 41-21 loss to Lowell in the team state quarterfinals held in Battle Creek over the weekend. McDevitt indicated the final score does not reflect how close the matches actually were between Oxford and defending Division 2 state champion Lowell. Only […]