For Patrick Jewell, Clarkston has always been a fond memory. He recently submitted about a dozen photos, taken in the late 1940’s to the Clarkston Community Historical Society. He can’t remember if the photos were taken by him or his father. ‘I think we’re going to have to share the burden,? he said. ‘I was […]
Texted by her daughter about a bomb threat at Clarkston High School, a concerned parent was surprised when the school was not evacuated. ‘Nancy Mahoney, one of the assistant principals gave me this whole song and dance about they didn’t think it was a credible threat. There had been a conversation on facebook and they […]
Oxford High School track-and-field star Connor Bandel signed his letter of intent Nov. 17 to compete for the University of Florida. ‘I feel great about signing with Florida. I think it was a no-brainer that I go there when I compared everything with other schools,? Bandel said. ‘The three main things that made me choose […]
A group of students is looking to integrate greater cultural awareness and cohesiveness in the hallways and classrooms of Oxford High School through a new movement they’re calling the Oxford Social Justice Project (OSJP). Members include Trinity Munoz, 10, Parker Fleming, 10, Katie Guthrie, 12, Adriana Villa, 11 and Marcus Hufnagel, 9. According to Bully […]
Lindsey Long, a special education teacher at Oxford High School, is the new coordinator for Special Olympics for Oxford. Long was given the position after the former coordinator stepped down earlier this year. ‘It’s awesome and I’m excited,? Long said. ‘It’s not anything I haven’t done before, just a new title.? Long has been coaching […]
While checking his e-mail at Saginaw Valley State University, Tyler Kwapis came across an e-mail blast with the headline: ‘Win $400: Public Speaking Competition.? Kwapis, a 2015 Oxford High School graduate with a passion for public speaking, decided to register for it. ‘They were very shocked a freshman was registering and they just didn’t expect […]
Looking for a little laughter with drama attached? Then check out the Clarkston Village Players as they perform ‘Melville Boys,? written by Canada’s Norm Foster. ‘I love any kind of thing that deals with relationships,? said Director Verne Vackaro. ‘The relationships between the two brothers and the two sisters (in this play) are very interesting […]
Clarkston Rotarians Mary Sloan and Jeff Lichty met with Tom Henderson, founder and CEO of ShelterBox, at a Florida workshop this past February. The Rotary supports the ShelterBox program, providing disaster relief all over the world. More than 8,000 boxes were sent to Haiti and Chile, as well as flooded regions in Egypt, Peru, and […]
Clarkston Community Historical Society recently were given some late 1940’s photos provided by Patrick Jewell, former Clarkston resident. ‘I have fond memories of Clarkston,? Jewell said. Some of his memories include ? Friend Jim Huttenlocher ? Teacher and coach Leigh Bonner ? Freshman football ? One room schoolhouse ? Sking at Pine Knob ? Cheesmans […]
OXFORD TWP. ? Christ the King (CTK) Church, located at 1550 W. Drahner Rd., is inviting the public to attend a free concert performed by the South Africa-based Key of Hope Choir on Sunday, Nov. 29. It starts at 6:30 p.m. ‘This is our second tour,? explained Key of Hope’s U.S. Operations Coordinator Julie Tanner. […]