As seniors begin to close the chapter on their high school careers, nine more Clarkston students are ready for their next step. Nine Clarkston athletes signed their letters of intent last Thursday with plans to continue lacrosse or football at college. After becoming state champions with the varsity football team, Jason McCowan and Blake Rehahn […]
Clarkston fans cheered for Olivia Baylis and Riley Budzinski early Friday evening as the two were battling on Doubles No. 4 court for their team. Baylis and Budzinski were on the last two courts at Rochester High School which would determine who was champion for the MHSAA Girls Tennis Regional title. They lost to Bloomfield […]
Lady Wolves? Lexi Baylis, Dana Olsen, Paige Olsen and Isabella Spindler may compete individually on the tennis courts, but it is all about the team. ‘If we individually do well, it helps the team,? said Dana. ‘But we want it for the team so bad.? ‘We just want to help them the best we can,? […]
As a patron of the 24th Street Sports Tavern in downtown Oxford made his way to his vehicle May 5 he was approached by two males who allegedly demanded he give them his money. Instead of complying, the bar patron ran and told the men he was going to call the police. The suspects got […]
Every month, School Superintendent Dr. William Skilling sits down with other community leaders to talk about Oxford. During their talks they come up with ideas for the community and what action to take to improve. A community-wide open house set for Sunday, May 17 from 1-4 p.m. was one of the ideas they had. ‘The […]
By Wendi Reardon Leader Staff Writer Every morning Daniel Axford Elementary Principal Lydia Engel begins the day visiting every classroom and says hi to all of the students and teachers. She will make her last walk when the kids finish the school year on June 11 and will begin her retirement June 19. She will […]
Leonard Elementary School parents waited through the school board meeting on May 11 to share their opinions and concerns about their principal Joyce Brasington leaving to go to Daniel Axford Elementary in the fall. They began with the moment they stepped inside Leonard and felt it was a different atmosphere because of the staff and […]
Growing up in Oxford has made Kayle Parker appreciate the little things, like enjoying time to read a book and spending time with friends. ‘I like the small-town feel,? said the Oxford High School 2008 graduate. ‘I like the downtown atmosphere during the holidays.? She also likes the close proximity of the businesses in downtown. […]
Sheila Robertson was surprised when Leonard Elementary Principal Joyce Brasington walked into the fifth grade classroom she was in. Students clapped as Brasington handed Robertson a certificate for being the Oxford school district’s finalist for Betty Campion Distinguished Support Service Award. The award was created to recognize the many contributions the support staff makes to […]
Sharron Roohan expressed her gratitude to Mark Niepokuj, owner of Auto Collision Solutions, before they went into the garage to take a look at her son’s vehicle. Not only had he fixed the vehicle a few times, but offered Roohan an ear if she needed to talk to someone. Her son, Keegan Rasmussen, decided after […]