Local business owners Julie and Robert Bise have an idea for a Christmas project, and they need readers? help. They’re looking for a veteran who has perhaps recently returned from tours of duty in Afghanistan or Iraq, in need of a wheelchair ramp at home. They’ll build and install the ramp for free. “We have […]
Pine Knob Elementary hosts only one school dance a year, so they make it a good one. Students, staff and parents dressed in their favorite costumes and danced, enjoyed sweet snacks, and had their pictures taken at the photo booth at the Oct. 24 event.
The white Oxford Leader and Ad-Vertiser sign I glance at out the window from my desk reminds me how far I have come in my 24 years. Growing up in Warren as an only child, I had to learn to entertain myself. Through that, I discovered that I wanted to become a sports reporter. I […]
People no longer rely on biological taxonomy to determine what to eat. Though humans are omnivores by nature, some people take the flexibility of that classification to a whole new level. Locavores is the term they use to describe themselves, and they try to eat only foods that have been grown or raised within a […]
Sashabaw project Independence Township hosts a public informational meeting with Road Commission for Oakland County and Michigan Department of Transportation on the proposed Sashabaw Road work at I-75 and Waldon Road, 4-7 p.m., Nov. 6. The open-house meeting, with no formal presentation, will be at Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Drive. Call248-625-5111. School program […]
15 years ago – 1999 ‘Clarkston voters re-elect incumbents? Voters returned three incumbents – Dan Columbo, Dave Savage, Walt Gamble – to office for two-year terms. City manager Art Pappas said 127 of the city’s 927 registerd voters went to the polls to cast their votes. ‘Trying to ease downtown traffic? Clarkston Police Chief Paul […]
Oxford is quickly becoming a bargain hunter’s mecca as the community prepares for the opening of a second large-scale resale store. Saturday, Nov. 7 is the target date for The Salvation Army to open one of its popular Thrift Stores in the spacious building once occupied by the now-defunct Carla’s Fresh Fruit Market (1200 S. […]
Worship Word Ministries will kick off at their new location in downtown Oxford on Friday, Aug. 14. The building, located at 3 S. Washington Street, is one of several they have occupied since they originally formed in 2001. Pat Omeara, the ministry founder, started the group eight years ago based on a vision of his. […]
I received the final email for the Clarkston State Bank Back Roads Half Marathon, Monday night ? less than a week until the race. Hoo boy. It’s go time. Can’t back out now. Actually, I can. The email helpfully explains you can switch from the half to the 10K at the Saturday packet pickup. Not […]
Thanks for ‘Michigan’s Great Artist’ votes Dear Editor, I want to thank everyone for their love and encouragement in supporting me in the “Michigan’s Great Artist” contest (“Clarkston woman looking for your vote,” Oct. 22). I just received the news that I am not a finalist. Even though I’m disappointed about the contest, the people […]