Spring back to local parks
Despite the hail and high winds of the past week and snowy forecasts this week, spring took a hold in Clarkston….
Oxford Village
VILLAGE OF OXFORD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DELINQUENT WATER/SEWER AND VIOLATION NOTICES ADDED TO 2014 TAX BILL Notice is hereby given that the Village of Oxford will hold a public hearing in the Village Council Chambers, 22 W. Burdick, Oxford, MI at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2014 for the purpose of hearing public comments […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, I want to thank the firefighters of Independence Township for their work Saturday, April 18 on Deer Lake. A member of the Deer Lake Property Owners Association had just launched his boat, and was tied up at his dock when smoke began to appear from under the engine cover. The smoke turned to […]
Lion on the street
Lisa Shefferly Gillay enjoys a nice Friday, collecting funds for Clarkston Area Lions from passing motorists on Washington Street in downtown Clarkston. “People are very friendly, very kind,” she said. “With this economy, to see their generosity shows the good hearts of the people of Clarkston.” The Lions’ White Cane Week benefits their sight and […]
Oxford Township
CHARTER TOWNSHIP Or OXFORD COUNTY Oh OAKLAND, MICHIGAN NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Charter Township of Oxford Board of Trustees, at a regular meeting on the 9th day of April, 2014 had approved to participate in the 2014 50/50 Chloride Program (50% Township / 50% Resident) on public gravel roads only. They have […]
First half surge leads to win
The Lady Wolves kicked off the season picking up the momentum in the first week of games with their first win. The Clarkston Girls Varsity Soccer team beat Birmingham Groves on April 3, 4-2. ‘Everyone contributed,? said Mike Nelson, head coach. ‘Everyone played really well. It was a good team win before break.? Junior Maddy […]
Liberalism evident at Madame Tussaud museum
This quote is from P. J. O’Rourke, a conservative with a sense of humor: I like to do my principal research in bars, where people are more likely to tell the truth or, at least, lie less convincingly than they do in briefings and books. Now to my point this week. April 9 the metro […]
Of Moles and Men
Almost three years to the day, I published the following two paragraphs . . . and let me say, the smackin’ frackin #@$%! moles never left. But, I am getting ahead of myself, and next week’s exciting conclusion to, Of Moles and Men! * * * For the first time EVER in the history of […]
Athletes of the Week
The Wolves had a successful winter season as both the Clarkston Varsity Boys and Girls Ski teams ended on a good note at the state finals. Wolves were named to the 2014 All-State Ski Team for their state finals finish. Derek Van Itallie and Ryan Callahan were named to the first team in the Giant […]
Cantankerous old publisher gets roasted
‘I’m afraid I’ve known Big Jim for over 50 years . . . and it’s finally time to give him some grief publicly.? That was how Roastmaster Tom Offer kicked off the Rotary Club of Oxford’s Roast of James A. Sherman, Sr. ? affectionately known as ‘Big Jim? to family and friends ? held Saturday […]