A total of $17,500 was raised by students at Clear Lake Elementary for the PTO’s first ever Fun Run “On the Tracks to Success.” For one day, over 500 students ran, walked and jogged a total of 7,128 laps. As a reward for not only reaching, but surpassing the $15,000 goal, the students were given […]
Chuck White of Clarkston performs A Journey of Life Through Music, 10:30 a.m., May 12, at Oakland Town Hall, St. George Cultural Center. His songs are about loved ones, Sept. 11, Hurricane Katrina, troops overseas, and other life topics. White was born in Pontiac and owns a creative business in Bloomfield Hills, employing more than […]
The Mt. Zion School of Performing Arts competition teams recently earned first place in all categories in which they competed at the Encore Dance Competition. Encore is a national dance competition with regional competitions throughout the Untied States. Mt. Zion competed against more than 15 studios from southeastern Michigan. The dance competition teams will be […]
A draft agreement outlining how to finance the purchase of 20 Hudson St. for the purpose of expanding downtown parking was unanimously approved by the Oxford Village Council Tuesday. The document must now go before the Oxford Community Development Authority (OCDA) on Nov. 18 for its review, possible amendment and approval. It will then head […]
Judith Ingles helped save three lives last week. But that’s nothing considering the 62-year-old Oxford resident has to date helped save 210 lives. Ingles isn’t a doctor or a nurse. She’s a blood donor. Ingles donated a pint of blood Friday during an American Red Cross blood drive held at American Legion Post 108 in […]
According to Superintendent Al Roberts, selection of Clarkston’s new deputy superintendent and human resources director was to be based on specific profiles developed for the district, not familiarity. “I was very clear with the team that the selection would be one of merit, not loyalty,” said Roberts in his recommendation memo provided though the Freedom […]
Monday, May 3 – A woman was caught trying to steal some makeup and jewelry from an establishment on N. Lapeer. *Some cocaine dealers were spotted on Pontiac St in a white van trying to collect money for drugs. The incident was turned over the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. Sunday, May 2 – A caller […]
“We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately.” – Benjamin Franklin Oxford’s business owners are in dire need of a united voice in their community. My experiences fighting against the school district’s failed attempts in 2000 and 2002 to increase the non-homestead millage rate – a tax which has a large […]
10 years ago November 10, 1993 Peacemakers, some pre-teen students at Daniel Axford Elementary, are helping settle playground disputes without fighting. The program is in its second year. Addison property owners will see an increase in their taxes if they are within the boundaries of the Leonard Drain and the Clark Drain areas. It’s to […]
Risky business A Lake Orion man called police to report he was harassed and intimidated by a local business owner and village resident when the pair ran into each other at a Flint Street business. The incident occurred around 8:50 a.m., April 26. Pooch loose A man on Central was cited for allowing his dog […]