Oxford Township’s decision last month to pay 100 percent of the tab to fix all the problems in the Elk View Estates subdivision could get the municipality in some legal hot water. ‘If the board doesn’t change their decision, every time I get a bill for Elk View, I’m going to write on it in […]
A nature sanctuary in Addison is about to get more visitor-friendly thanks to a generous donation and some volunteer labor. An effort to fix up and expand the boardwalk running through the Lakeville Swamp began this week using $5,000 in materials purchased with a contribution from Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), a national outdoor gear and […]
Bordine’s Nursery raised $4,500 for Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan at its annual Bordine’s Holiday Extravaganza in Rochester Hills. Bordine’s President Calvin Bordine presented the check to Assistance League’s President Cindy Cirar and President-Elect Barbara Donohoe on Nov. 6. The donated funds will help support Assistance League’s philanthropic programs providing clothing, food, educational support, and […]
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office arson investigators are continuing to investigate a fire set on Clarkston High School’s athletic field, around 3:30 p.m., Nov. 9. Vandals left two large circular burn marks on the Wolf emblem in the center of the field, as well as a burn mark about five yards long to the south of […]
She didn’t win $1 million, but Angela Watt still enjoyed her 15 minutes of fame on national television. ‘It was just an incredible experience,? said the 36-year-old Oxford resident. ‘I would do it over again in a heartbeat.? Last week, Watt appeared on a special primetime edition of ABC’s ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?? […]
A Clarkston middle school teacher who lives in Oxford is facing charges for alleged inappropriate communication with a student. Police in Independence Township said Michelle Simonson, a special education teacher at Clarkston’s Sashabaw MS, admitted she exchanged approximately 50 text messages ? some sexually explicit ? with a 14-year-old boy, and also sent the youth […]
Michael Rottenberk of Clarkston made his mother proud with his accomplishment in the Clarkston State Bank Back Roads Half Marathon, Nov. 9. “I’m a proud mother of my 13-year-old who ran his first half marathon and came in first place for his age group,” said Kelli Rottenberk of Clarkston, who ran the 10K race with […]
The Lahser Pre-Vocational Center on Dixie Highway has a new look inside, thanks to local designers. “It definitely makes a difference in there,” said Hollie Gyarmati, owner of 3AM Interior Design. “This makes it a nice space where folks can relax, a place to have fun.” Gyarmati was chosen as the south central regional winner […]
Grove’s True Value Hardware has closed its doors to prepare for a ‘going out of business? sale, according to a sign posted in the window of the 190 S. Washington St. store. ‘Further information will be available in the coming weeks,? the sign stated. The village hardware store, owned by the Grove family, has been […]
Oxford Superintendent Dr. William Skilling and English teacher Dr. Marsha Chapman went on a week-long trip to China to teach a group of Chinese college graduates about the American education system. Skilling was asked by Executive Director Yong Zhao of the Confucius Institute of Michigan State to come over and speak to a group of […]