Leonard Elementary celebrated the end of ‘March is Reading Month? with a superhero assembly on April 7. ‘March is Reading Month was a really fun month (full) of reading and reading-related contests and activities,? said Leonard Principal Paul McDevitt. ‘Superheroes was the theme and we had a lot of fun with it.? The assembly included […]
Animal abuse, cancer, domestic violence, obesity and poverty were just a few of the major issues that fifth-graders at Leonard Elementary discussed during their IB (International Baccalaureate) Exhibition, held at the school on March 26. ‘I thought the kids did a fantastic job,? said Leonard Principal Paul McDevitt. ‘They tackled some pretty serious issues and […]
Two ties was the result when the Oxford High School girls varsity soccer team faced neighoring rivals last week. The ladies kicked things off with the home-opener against the Clarkston Wolves. The game ended in a 1-1 tie. ‘We were tied up on a controversial penalty kick call with three minutes left,? said Head Coach […]
Attorney Kristin Kolb of Secrest Wardle takes issue with the Clarkston News story “$600,000 oversight,” Oct. 21, saying it is “missing a lot of important facts.? Kolb said the township did not miss out on $300,000 in Franchise Fees, as Comcast never stopped paying them. ‘They have always paid franchise fees,? she said. Township Treasurer […]
To make up for 22 years of not raising rates on water and sewer services, rates are going up $76.12 a year in Independence Township. According to Linda Richardson, director of Department of Public Works (DPW,) this is based upon the average home consuming 2,200 cubic feet of water per quarter on a 3-quarter-inch meter. […]
Clarkston voters head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to select two City Council members. Incumbent James Brueck, and challengers Craig Frasa, Stephen F. Hagis, and Thomas E. Hunter are running for three two-year terms. Candidates for a one-year term include incumbent Peggy Roth, and Virgina Shultz, who is not campaigning. There is also a […]
After speakng to many residents in the community and hearing various rumors, Independence Township Trustee Larry Rosso, decided it was time to end any and all involvement in trash hauling and alternate waste methods. ‘We have so many issues we’re dealing with here. It has been so exasperating. Our time with the budget and financial […]
Because of a shortage of drivers, a few Oxford Community Schools bus drivers are doubling up on routes, which has generated concerns among some parents. One mother, Andrea Syzmanski, even voiced her concern on social media. ‘Some of you may know that there has been a shortage of bus drivers in the district. I have […]
The need for new playground equipment was brought to the attention of Oxford Elementary School (OES) parents when their children came home after the school year started and said ‘Hey, our slides are gone on the playground,? the very same slides that Oxford native Holly Bennion remembered sliding down during the late 1970’s. After further […]
For the past six years, the Addison Township budget has been able to stay out of the red and this year is no exception. Township officials voted unanimously to approve the 2015-16 budget at the March 16 regular board meeting. ‘I think we’ve proven that we can manage the township’s money effectively and we certainly […]