Teammates Andrew Miller and Jon-Erik Avery have decided they are going to keep their blue color when they go to college in the fall. In front of friends, family and the Boys Varsity Lacrosse team they showed commitment to their respected colleges. Miller heads to Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois. He joins a select group […]
A “Big Auction” fundraiser takes place on Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m. at Kalloway’s Restaurant on Lapeer Road north of Oxford to benefit Saint Augustine’s House. The goal of the auction is to raise funds needed to install a tile floor in the new chapel. Antiques, artwork, art prints, glassware and vases, sports memorabilia, rounds of […]
Imagine the chance to drive nearly 160 miles per hour and not get the mother of all speeding tickets. Bill and Deborah Savage got their chance to do exactly that Oct. 9 at the Michigan International Speedway (MIS) in Brooklyn, Michigan. The Oxford couple were students in the “Richard Petty Driving Experience,” a program where […]
Discussions haven’t started on how to replace Clarkston schools Superintendent Al Roberts and dozens of other early retirees, but should soon. “We will be losing many experienced and highly regarded staff and they will be sorely missed,” said board Vice President Sue Boatman. “Employees have until June 11 to rescind their retirement application. I would […]
Jennifer Osborn, Dawn Bastian, and Sherry Harris honor fallen veterans as they would have during the Civil War. The re-enactment was part of Clarkston’s Memorial Day Service in Lakeview Cemetery. Photo by Phil Custodio
Brandon Twp.-The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating alleged accounting discrepancies in treasurer reports from Belle Ann Parent Organization (BAPO). According to a report issued by Diane Taylor, BAPO vice president, “during the transition of duties from last year’s BAPO officers to this year’s officers, reports from financial paperwork were reported as missing by […]
Two of the best traits a well-rounded person can develop in life are a love of reading and the willingness to help others in need. Oxford High School DECA members Courtney McGraw and Holly Marshall have teamed up with Chris Heins, owner of the Oxford Big Boy, to promote these traits in a first-grade class […]
When Carol Gabris was hired as human resource director a year ago, Trustee Mark Petterson said it was a “very, very big mistake.” The passing year didn’t change his mind. ‘One of the main reasons for hiring her was to not spend so much on attorney fees. It turns out we need our attorney just […]
For Henry Woloson of Independence Township, the retirement of school Superintendent Al Roberts is a time to consider new ideas. One is to share administration with neighboring school districts. “A few Michigan school districts share a superintendent,” Woloson said. “With Dr. Roberts leaving, why not explore the option for Clarkston and, say, Lake Orion?” For […]
Sometimes to get a great idea, all you need is a big, white wall. And for art teacher Linda Robinson, that wall of inspiration is found surrounding the construction being done on Oxford Middle School’s kiva and cafeteria. “When I walked in at the beginning of the year and saw the big white wall there […]