Letters to Editor

Ridgelawn Cemetery says thanks to all Ridgelawn Memorial Cemetery would like to thank those who participated in Wreaths Across American Dec. 12. Thanks to those who sponsored 10 or more wreaths included ? JLS Financial Services, AMVETS Post 108, American Legion Post 108 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 108. And thanks to all those who […]

Liford wins high-point saddle

For the second time in her young life, Sarah Liford was the recipient of the Oakland County Circuit High-Point Saddle. The Oxford High School sophomore received the honor Nov. 19 at the 26th Annual Oakland County Equestrian Awards held in Davisburg. ‘I was pretty excited,? said Liford, 15. ‘I didn’t think it was going to […]

Bomb threat deemed ‘non-credible’

Text by her daughter about a bomb threat at Clarkston High School, a concerned parent was surprised when the school was not evacuated. ‘Nancy Mahoney, one of the assistant principals gave me this whole song and dance about they didn’t think it was a credible threat. There had been a conversation on facebook and they […]

FOIA info: school programs cost $1.7 million

Budget information provided under the Freedom of Information Act showed four new programs, International Baccalaureate, CSM Tech, All Day Kindergarten, and Fast ForWord, cost a total of $1.68 million. State cuts of $165 per pupil total $1.36 million, for Clarkston’s 8,228 students. The district is cutting $10 million. International Baccalaureate $598,101 IB’s Expenditure Summary Report […]

OES sings!

Oxford Elementary School held its annual sing-along just before students left for Christmas break. As usual, the teachers put on a funny skit and the students belted out Christmas songs.

Wildcats out swim Avondale

The Wildcat swimmers took on OAA Blue Division competitor Avondale at their season home opener and took down the Avondale Yellow Jackets in commanding fashion with a 120-52 win. In the 200 Medley Relay: Oxford’s A Relay of Sereno, Grove, Warren, and Terry took first with a time of 1:50.43. Oxford’s C Relay of Olheiser, […]

Resident also wants more info

Alarmed by what she has seen and learned about Clarkston school spending, Dawn Schaller of Independence Township was inspired to find out more. She submitted a Freedom of Information Act request, March 16, asking for complete credit card statements; detailed budget and actual expenses for all board general ledger accounts; list of all contractors and […]

Wolves ready for action

The boys have their lacrosse sticks are poised to go for their first face-off this week. ‘The season looks pretty good,? said Brian Kaminskas, head coach of the boys varsity lacrosse team. ‘We are faster. We are more athletic. We are smarter,? he added. ‘We look a lot better than where we ended last year […]

Hoopster take third loss in a row

The varsity Wildcat hoopsters took a hard loss on the hardwood Monday night after a 63-55 loss against Richmond High. ‘Monday the boys played pretty well. Richmond made a few runs, we responded and they had one more than we could overcome,? said Head Coach Dave Brown. ‘I am very proud of how the boys […]

Lady Cats fall to Notre Dame Prep

The Lady Cat hoopsters could get a win against Notre Dame Prep on Dec. 18 after Notre Dame secured the 22-15 win with seven of their players scoring baskets. ‘We are still going thru growing pains,? explained Head Coach Steve Emert. ‘We are improving and everyday we step into the gym we want to be […]