VILLAGE OF OXFORD PUBLIC HEARING Notice: Pursuant to the provisions of Michigan Public Act 207 of 1921, as amended, the Village of Oxford Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 7, 2005, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Oxford Village Council Chambers located at 22 W. Burdick, Oxford, Michigan 48371, […]
Clarkston High School Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Dan Fife, his coaching staff, and players teach all they know at the 31st Annual McGrath League. The Saturday league is open to boys in 3rd to 8th grade and will run for 11 weeks beginning Dec. 1. The cost is $95 for the first child and $75 […]
Orion residents went to the polls in force with more than 19,000 out of 26,000 registered voters casting ballots in Orion Township. Seventy three percent of registered voters, slightly under the 2008 turnout of more than 77 percent, cast ballots. More than 14,000 voters cast their ballot in person this election, while about 4,200 Orion […]
It was difficult decision, but choosing which company’s going to build Oxford Village’s new water treatment plant certainly shouldn’t have been a controversial one. Unfortunately, in this community, it seems as if any decision has the potential to become fraught with controversy. Last week, the village council voted 5-0 to enter into negotiations with the […]
Independence Township officials are hoping to hold onto a deteriorating piece of local history. At the Feb. 15 regular board meeting, township Supervisor Dave Wagner informed trustees he would like to look into a new development option for the McCord farmhouse and barn property located on Pine Knob Rd. The old farmhouse, barn and other […]
Chris Joyce, who Chief Ernest Combs attempted to fire from the Clarkston Police Department last fall, chose to resign from the force on Jan. 25. Combs announced Joyce’s resignation at the Feb. 14 meeting of the Clarkston City Council in answer to a question from Council Member Scott Meyland. The resignation letter was delivered to […]
Is your stomach starting to growl thinking of the turkey, yams, stuffing, and cranberry salad to come next week? If you’re like most families, you’ve probably already started to prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday. Like the rest of our neighbors, food pantries around the region are getting ready for the big dinner, and here’s how […]
The Hamlin Pub, on Lapeer Road, hosted Sports Radio 1130’s Stoney & Wojo program last Thursday and Friday, as the duo presented their annual Radiothon to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The 28-hour event, in its 11th year, has helped raise over $1 million. This year’s funds totaled over $115,000. Above, center, is Mike […]
The township board accepted the resignation of Brad Lare from the planning commission last week. But it was discussion on a potential replacement that drew interest. Supervisor Jerry Dywasuk recommended the appointment of JoAnn Van Tassel. A motion was made to that effect by Neal Porter, though it was rescinded after board members indicated they’d […]
BY DON SCHELSKE Clarkston News Staff Writer The Springfield Township Board on Feb. 10 appointed their newly-established second representatives to three local lake improvement boards. All are current township board members, which satisfies those who continued to argue for that requirement. None are guaranteed to be long-term appointments, however, giving comfort to the rest. In […]