Even a week before the Wolves took on Southfield Lathrup on Feb. 10, Clarkston Coach Dan Fife fretted about the game citing the Chargers gym as a place his team did not fare well in the past. ‘I’m a worrier. If we were playing a third grade McGrath team, I’d be worrying before the game,? […]
With most of the dual meet season lost in their wake, Clarkston’s swim team is focusing a steely gaze on the OAA II league meet at West Bloomfield which begins on Feb. 21 and concludes on Feb. 24. ‘We’re looking forward to leagues and I’m hoping to get a couple of kids to states,? Clarkston […]
Anyone who’s got a daughter in the Girl Scouts or is a troop leader knows the amount of dedication and time it takes to be a part of the organization. That’s why three women from the Oxford Area Girl Scouts are being recognized for their hard work. Julie Skelley, Jan Matsumoto and Laurie Wrobleski, all […]
After going 0-2 and being out scored 1-8 in the High School Hockey Showcase on Feb. 10-11 in Trenton, Clarkston’s hockey team should avoid looking in the rearview mirror as they prepare for a showdown at Farmington on Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. with the OAA I league title on the line. ‘If we win […]
With a five-set victory over Groves at home on Feb. 13, Clarkston’s volleyball team has finally caught some good vibrations with districts creeping over the horizon. ‘I was happy with the way we played. (The victory) gives us a little steam for districts,? Clarkston Coach Kelly Avenall said. The Wolves won the first two sets […]
Next Generation Computers wants to ‘mutually terminate its relationship? with Oxford Village due to the ‘possible appearance of conflict? of interest, but first the company wants to do $17,254 worth of work. Next Generation Computers is owned and operated by Tracy A. Miller, Sr., husband of village President Renee Donovan, and run from the couple’s […]
An unknown suspect broke into and entered at least eight vehicles parked at residences near Bluegrass and Glenburnie roads in Independence Township overnight on Feb. 5. The incidents occurred at five residences between 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 5 and 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 6. At least four of the eight were not locked, while windows […]
Major Damon Shields of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office used to wonder why officers sent to the FBI National Academy returned with a yellow brick. This past fall, Shields found out. He received a yellow brick of his own after graduating with 246 other police officers as part of the academy’s 223rd session which ran […]
A request to lower the minimum age requirement at Hope Senior Apartments in order to maintain a tax exemption was unanimously rejected by Oxford Township officials last week. ‘I think the age of a senior citizen is 62 years old and I think it should remain that way,? said Trustee Pat Fitchena. Built in the […]
The Clarkston Community Women’s Club’s next meeting date is Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Twp. Library. The program is the Big Chief Chorus featuring barbershop and doo-wop style music. Please join us for a fun evening of music! Public welcome! For additional information, contact Carolyn Morrison at 248-625-2924 *** The Chief Pontiac […]