Fun in the sun at Clear Lake

Clear Lake Elementary School students were roaring to go after the rain had delayed their annual Field Day to Friday afternoon. They stayed busy with jump-roping, throwing footballs, running, hula-hooping, and having fun. During each event the students had the same expression on their faces – a smile. They cooled down with a popsicle and […]

Survivor talks about the ‘roller coaster ride? of colon cancer

By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor While everyone else was preparing for Oxford’s Relay for Life last year, Bob Goepfert was undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his colon. ‘This was my first surgery since I had my tonsils out when I was a young child about 4 years old,? said the Brandon Township […]

Out on the town with dad

Josh Cole takes his son Beckham Cole for a bike ride and a treat for Fathers? Day. The two also headed to Depot Park for some weekend fun. Photo by Andrea Beaudoin

Green goodies

Springfield Township Farmers Market is open, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sundays through September at Shiawassee Nature Preserve, 12000 Davisvburg Road. Photo by Andrea Beaudoin

Free plant walk in Addison

Learn about edible and medicinal plants during a free plant walk. The walk will take place on Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Watershed Preserve Park located off Rochester Rd., 1? miles north of the light in downtown Leonard. For more information, please contact Pat at (248) 628-7906. Don’t miss this […]

Council’s OK doesn’t mean outdoor cafes a done deal

Four downtown Oxford eateries received 3-2 approval from the village council last week to set up outdoor cafes on public property located next to their buildings. ‘I think it’s important that we, as a community, encourage outdoor seating,? said Councilman Tony Albensi. However, before Victoria’s Delights, Casa Real, the not-yet-open Ox Bar & Grill and […]

Girls in Pink hit field to fight cancer

The Lady Wolves proudly presented a $1,000 check to McLaren on June 6 after raising the money during the Clarkston Varsity Softball’s Third Annual Girls in Pink Classic. “It’s a great thing and a great opportunity for us to give back to the community,” said Mackenzie King, finishing her final year with the team. “It […]

Spiritual Matters

In the good old summer time. Yeah! Summer is finally here. The cold and the snow are a fading memory. The sun and the water are calling us forward to enjoy the fruits of our labors. I have been investing a lot of time in my garden as I do each spring. Now we are […]

Schools want input on potential bond

The Oxford Board of Education will be discussing a potential bond proposal at its 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 8 work session meeting. Superintendent Dr. William Skilling is inviting any members of the public who are interested in providing input to attend and speak their mind. ‘This will be the first thing on the agenda, so […]

Field Day at DA

They spent the whole year hitting the books, memorizing facts and taking tests. Now, it’s time to have some fun. That’s exactly what Daniel Axford Elementary students did last week as the school held its annual Field Day full of wacky contests.