15 years ago – 1999 ‘X-ray films turned over to trustee? Former patients of North Oakland Radiology of Clarkston had a new way of obtaining their x-ray films and mammograms. Following a hearing at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Detroit, U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee Michael Stevenson would be responsible for all records being retrieved by former […]
In what has become a tradition at Independence Township’s Fourth of July festival in Clintonwood Park, veterans are invited to share photos, mementos, uniforms, and other items from their time in service. I’ll be there at the Carriage House with my bucket of stuff from my service in the U.S. Army during the first Gulf […]
What a great community we live in. It seems like some of the village council members are more concerned about quantity (money) rather than quality these days. Did you know that our water plant operators have at least 40 years worth of knowledge and experience in the water industry in which the Oxford Village has […]
I’ve never been a fan of labor unions. Once upon a time, when working conditions were extremely hazardous, the workday was unbearably long, children sweated alongside adults in factories and wages were just above that of a slave, I think unions served a valuable purpose. Workers initially banded together to fight for their safety, their […]
Library raises property values, reader says Dear Editor, Being a real estate broker for over 40 years and living and working in Clarkston, and loving it, I feel it imperative to write, for the first time ever, with regard to the upmost importance of our library millage passing Aug. 5. Just like the value our […]
Clarkston School Board will review the district’s master plan in light of a proposal to purchase some property. Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock said a developer approached the district about buying about six acres of school district property behind Clarkston Independence District Library. The potential sale, which was discussed at the June 9 and 23 meetings, […]
10 years ago June 2, 1999 Joe Ferrari stepped back into the Oxford Township treasurer job after giving it up to be Oxford Village manager for a month. Voters turned down a millage request sought by Oxford Emergency Safety Authority to fund the agency. Phil Stayhue has replaced Greg Norman as editor of The Oxford […]
Oxford resident Mike Lowis has earned a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Grand Valley State University. Mike, the son of Merry and Lee Lewis, graduated from Oxford High School in 2005. While attending college, Mike worked as a teaching assisted. He competed at Iowa State University, University of Michigan in various computer programming competitions. […]
The Oakland County Sportmen’s Club hosted the Quarter Midget – Midwest Thunder Race, June 14-15. Young drivers sped around the course during the race, which is part of the Michigan Midget Racing Association. The next event is the MMRA Fun Race #3, July 13. For more information please visit www.ocsclub.org or www.michiganmidgets.com.
A parent who requested to have her name withheld called The Clarkston News to say several fellow parents opposed a proposed cell phone tower on school property. The parent expressed concern over effects towers have on the well-being of children. Installation of cellular towers are a controversial issue across the United States, especially near schools. […]