As little kids, many of us owned security blankets. Sometimes they were old family hand-me-downs, faded and worn by time, use and love. Sometimes they were brand new, but usually ended up looking old because they got dragged everywhere from the sandbox to the supermarket. To adults, your security blanket was probably seen as just […]
Cagers get ready for building your skills at Fife Basketball Camp. The camp is held July 19-23 and is open to boys entering 7th-9th grade in the fall. From 8 a.m.- 3 p.m., you will stretch, build skills and participate in contests and games. The camp finishes Friday at 1 p.m. The cost is $250 […]
It’s been awhile since Clarkston Boys Varsity Baseball team had their last district honor in 2006. The boys reclaimed the trophy after giving Fenton a fight on Saturday, 12-5. ‘It was a total team effort,? said senior Chris Mocerino. ‘We needed hits and we got them.? Fenton scored two runs in the top of the […]
Oxford Leader Editor C.J. Carnacchio was the recipient of three awards in the Michigan Press Association’s 2003 “Better Newspaper Contest.” The 27-year-old Oxford resident won first place in the “Local Columnist” category for his weekly column “My Way.” Of Carnacchio’s columns, the judges remarked, “Excellent writer. So easy to read. Leaves you wanting more. Way […]
A rollover accident Tuesday morning at the intersection of Baldwin and Granger roads sent one driver to the hospital and earned another a traffic ticket. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s report, the accident occurred at approximately 9:25 a.m. when a 25-year-old Pontiac woman in a 1997 Saturn heading north on Baldwin Road attempted to […]
Despite a busy week of final exams, picnics, prom and graduation, Phil Price has seen his seniors Chris Mocerino and Tyle Scarlett put their attention on the diamond. ‘It’s nice to see seniors really busting their butt and focus,? said the boys varsity baseball head coach. ‘It’s a tough time of the year. It’s nice […]
The Lady Kickers season ended Saturday night when they faced Rochester Adams in the last showdown in the district finals. The Highlanders moved past Clarkston’s fancy footwork to win the championship, 3-1. Saves by Demaree Wells and Wolves defense kept Adams out of the net for most of the first half. With 14:24 to go […]
A new tradition has begun. The Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated a great start to the first ever 2003 Women’s Expo featuring fun booths, interesting facts and dynamic speakers. “It was an excellent day,” said committee chairperson Dale Johnson, from The Salvation Army’s Echo Grove Camp. “We had all of our vendors present some […]
Atlas Twp. ? Nearly 60 storage units were found broken into in Atlas Township last weekend. Police suspect bolt cutters were used to cut the locks on 57 units at the Goodrich Mini Storage facility, located at 7200 S. State Road. Only one unit renter has spoken to police regarding what items were taken. Missing […]
After receiving their diplomas on Monday night three of Clarkston’s best are ready to embark on their next journey. The journey won’t take Jordan Clark, Bryan Haslinger and Jeff Dean too far ? all three plan to play football for Michigan universities. Clark heads off to Adrian College where he will play linebacker or defensive […]