Matthew MacKinnon has been selected or membership by the University of Michigan chapter of Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society. MacKinnon, a graduate of Clarkston High School and son of Bill and Jane MacKinnon of Independence Township, majors in Aerospace Engineering. He plans to graduate in December and work for an aerospace company in the […]
One of Oxford’s own is currently in the running for college hockey’s highest individual honor. Nathan Gerbe, a junior left wing with the Boston College Eagles and youngest son of Oxford residents Joe and Terrie Gerbe, is among 101 candidates nationwide being considered for the 2008 Hobey Baker Award ? the equivalent of college football’s […]
Clarkston’s getting professional help to put together a three-year budget, and it’s free. ‘It’s not totally unusual for us to do one or two pro bonos a year,? said Michael Boudreau of O’Keef & Associates Consulting, based in Bloomfield Hills. ‘The other reason is we recently formed our public services group and quite frankly we’re […]
Shoppers enjoyed some Michigan-made refreshments and specials, Aug. 11, at Made in Michigan in downtown Clarkston. Clarkston Retailers Group organized the event, featuring 12 downtown businesses. Donations collected benefited Clarkston SCAMP.
Mr. Prozac, Oxford’s very own weather prognosticating llama, made his annual Goundhog Day prediction from his home at Windstar Farm the morning of Feb. 2. The llama officially reported he DID NOT see his shadow, therefore we can anticipate an early spring this year. Yahoo! Mr. Prozac, according to groundhogsday.com, is the only weather prognosticating […]
Archers of all ages and skill levels competed Sunday at the Indoor Society for Archery in Michigan Tournament at Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club. They come from Bay City, Oscoda, Fremont, and Flint, as well as the Clarkston area, to compete at the 4770 Waterford Road facility in Independence Township. For more information, call 248-623-0444.
Dan Sherman and his dog Hailey take a break in their walk to enjoy last Friday’s concert in Depot Park. Photo by Trevor Keiser
The Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education meetings are now available to watch online. The link to the board’s last meeting, on July 11, is found on the bottom of the district’s home page at www.clarkston.k12.mi.us. “The meetings are and will continue to be broadcasted on cable,” said Dr. Rock, superintendent. “We are also planning […]
The next time you purchase something from eBay, you just may be helping to donate money to the Oxford High School band programs. When customers bring their sale items to the iSold It on eBay store and the item doesn’t sell or doesn’t appraise for at least $40, owner Karen Burkeen gets stuck with them. […]
Chuck Fortinberry, Clarkston resident and owner of Clarkston Chrysler Jeep, talks with JJ & Lynne of 94.7 WCSX during their 15-hour Radiothon to benefit Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan. Fortinberry, an avid CLF supporter, presented JJ and Lynne with a check for $2,000 from the Southeast Michigan Chrysler Dealers to benefit the organization. Photo submitted.