For the foreseeable future, Addison plans to keep the general law township as its form of government. ‘General law is the way to go,? said township Clerk Pauline Bennett. Addison officials last week voted 6-0 to adopt a resolution stating their opposition to incorporating the municipality as a charter township. ‘We have no need for […]
She doesn’t call Lapeer home, but it is the place where she was crowned. Lauralei Pariseau, a junior at Oxford High School, won the title of Miss Lapeer Days during the summer festival held Aug. 19-21. ‘I feel honored to represent Lapeer in this way,? she said. Pariseau isn’t one of those young ladies who […]
Dear Editor, What in the blazes is going on with our Clarkston City government? Last year, the city manager formally announced that he would retire by October of this year, although his written announcement was not made public for about a month. Then, the mayor declared that there was no need to start a replacement […]
Dear Editor, In reply to your article ‘Signing Off? in The Clarkston News (Jan. 30), do any of the businesses complaining about not using sandwich boards for their business in downtown ever consider if you have a wheelchair, or a stroller and a dog? It used to be very difficult to get through our sidewalks […]
Once again, vandals have struck a peaceful Oxford Township park and once again, park officials are asking for the public’s help to identify and apprehend the culprits. This time the victim is Oakwood Lake Township Park, a 300-acre spread of pristine woods, lakes and wetlands located on Oakwood Rd., east of Metamora Rd. Over the […]
The school construction projects are still ongoing, but by all indication the majority of the work should be complete by the time school resumes Sept. 6. According to Granger Construction Senior Project Manager Ben Schneider, all of the construction projects, except for the building renovations at Clear Lake Elementary and Oxford Elementary Schools, should be […]
15 years ago – 1993 ‘Clarkston bond issue passes? A $16.1 million bond issue for Clarkston schools was approved by voters. The money was to build Springfield Plains Elementary School, renovate buildings, and upgrade technology. ‘CHS marching band to perform in Great Britain for New Year? The band and color guard was invited to the […]
It was the battle of the titans, this past Sarurday as the five top squads from both Oakland and Macomb Counties met on the mat. Clarkston hosted the county dual meet between Clarkston, Lake Orion, Oxford, Novi Detroit Catholic Central, Holly, Romeo, Richmond, Chippewa Valley, Anchor Bay, and Utica Henry Ford. Each Oakland school had […]
Oxford boys basketball might finally be getting on the map as senior Mark Hazelwood was selected to participate in the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan top 120 showcase camp on July 31 at South Lyon High School. ‘I thought it was an awesome opportunity for him,? said boys basketball coach Paul Marfia. ‘It’s a great […]
The Oxford Jr. Wildcats received a nice surprise when Milosch’s Palace Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Ram presented them with a check for $1,860 following Chrysler’s Drive for the Kids program. 161 participants in the program earned a $10 contribution from Milosch’s Palace Chrysler for every Chrysler Town & Country that was taken for a brief […]