Boys X-country team places 10th in state

With a score of 295 points, the Oxford High School varsity boys cross country team placed 10th at the state finals Nov. 2. ‘They came ready to perform and they were just ecstatic to walk away in the top ten in the state,? said Head Coach Matt Johnson. Gabe Hogan led the boys with 16:24.1; […]

Sewer project blocked

Workers got 27 feet into a drain-repair project on Washington St. before they had to stop. “There’s a 15-inch diameter piece of concrete that’s flowed downstream from the failure and gotten crossways in the sewer. The only way to fix it is with excavation,” said Gary Tressel of Hubble, Roth, and Clark engineering firm at […]

Expert teaches tax tribunal tips

When it comes to filing an appeal on your assessment value of your house, it helps to know what you’re talking about. “Don’t appeal your value unless you know what you’re appealing,” said Michael Lohmeier. Lohmeier, Michigan Certified General Real Estate Appraiser and former tax tribunal judge, hosted a Feb. 5 seminar, “Understanding Property Assessments […]

Eschberger to play college LAX

While most athletes learn to play a sport from a parent or participating in parks and recreation leagues in their youth, OHS senior Madi Eschberger learned from watching YouTube videos. The three-year varsity lacrosse player for the Wildcats was introduced to the game in seventh grade as a spectator. ‘I actually saw my cousin play […]

Sewer deal in the works

After four years of talk, Clarkston and Independence Township are ready to settle their sewer-rate differences. “It’s not good for the township, it’s not good for us,? said Clarkston Mayor Stephen Arkwright. ‘We just need to get this taken care of, so we can move forward.? For the past 28 years, Clarkston residents have been […]

Negotiations over collapsed sewer break down

Negotiations collapsed over a broken storm sewer on Washington Street, and the case may end up in court. On Jan. 27, Clarkston City Manager Dennis Ritter hand delivered an easement agreement, along with a ‘Good Faith Offer? of $892, to resident Norm Cristea. Cristea had three business days to accept, or Ritter was authorized by […]

Clarkston Cafe retooling for the future, Catallo says

Another sign of Michigan’s economic woes can be found in the front window of Clarkston Cafe, where a sign annouces the Main Street restaurant ‘closed for retooling.? ‘It was a different Michigan two-and-a-half years ago when we restored it,? said Curt Catallo, owner of Clarkston Caf? and Clarkston Union. ‘I think now it requires some […]

‘Marriage’ to give birth to housing for intl. students

Oxford Community Schools is one step closer to being able to house international students after signing on the dotted line to a new international partnership with the Weiming Education Group out of Hong Kong, China. ‘Our new partnership with Weiming Education Group will move us closer to making the globe our campus,? said Superintendent Dr. […]

Dragons outswim Cats

The Lady Cat swimmers took a hard 119-67 loss to the Lake Orion Dragons during their home dual meet on Oct. 17. ‘We had some good races and the girls had some good swims,? said Head Coach Jacquelyn Rank. ‘Most were season-best times or close to it.? In the 200 Medley Relay: Oxford’s A Relay […]