Each season, new chapters are written in the book of the Clarkston and Lake Orion sports rivalries. Last Thursday an entirely new entry to the novel was filed for the schools? first meeting on the lacrosse field. Lake Orion’s David Wurst did his best to keep the Dragons in the game, scoring four goals, but […]
After winning the 2007 Rookie All-Star Award at the FIRST Robotics regional competition, the Oxford Robo Cats made their championship debut at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA, April 12-14. Against teams from 22 other countries, Oxford placed 76th out of the 86 in their division. ‘It was like a huge party, but it was […]
The Oxford Lady Cats had a fun, yet great learning experience over the weekend at the Michigan All Stars Tournament in Sterling Heights. The weekend started out great, according to coach Sue Roeher, with a 2-1 win against Troy after a tie pushed them into 10 innings. Flint Kearsley was next on deck, but beat […]
On Friday, May 4, Blanche Sims students spent the afternoon finding out about different career possibilities. Over twenty volunteers came to speak to the students on careers ranging from being a professional athlete to being a nurse, an architect, a television reporter, a candy store owner and a little of everything in between. ‘Lake Orion […]
On Monday, the Oxford varsity girls soccer team was looking to earn another win in league play against FML newcomer Swartz Creek, but ended the game in a 1-1 tie. The Wildcats came out flat in the first half, according to coach John Thaler, and couldn’t keep possession as they usually do. Swartz Creek had […]
A giant inflatable slide, obstacle course, sack races, basketball, cotton candy and snow cones. There was plenty of fun to be had as Leonard Elementary hosted its annual Spring Fair Friday evening. It was a blast!
APPLICATIONS FOR DEFERMENT OF SUMMER 2007 TAXES The Charter Township of Oxford is currently accepting applications for summer 2007 tax deferments. To qualify, a household income cannot exceed $40,000. The applicant must also be 62 years of age or older, paraplegic, quadriplegic, eligible serviceperson, veteran, widow or widower, blind, or totally and permanently disabled. Those […]
Goodrich- Superintendent Kimberly Hart wasn’t the first choice for the job, but she made a strong showing. Hart was not chosen for the position of superintendent by the Kenowa Hills Public Schools Board of Education in Grand Rapids. Tom Martin, superintendent of Hopkins Public Schools in Hopkins, Mich., was selected during a May 7 board […]
Brandon Twp.- About 18 district teachers have agreed to a comprehensive severance package’just enough, said an official from Educators Preferred Corporation last week, to move forward a plan that could save the district thousands. ‘It’s an emotional decision to retire,? said Katy Rose, senior vice president for EPC, the Southfield-based company that provides early buy-out […]
Ortonville- Petitions to be a candidate in the Sept. 11 village election must be filed by 4 p.m., June 19. Positions available are: council president, with a 2-year term, and three council trustee positions? one a 2-year term, and two 4-year terms. Sue Bess is the current council president. The open trustee positions are currently […]