Both the boys and girls teams put up perfect scores in the slalom and giant slalom against Waterford United and Detroit Country Day on Jan. 26 and 27. Clarkston also dispatched Cranbrook, along with the other schools at Pine Knob, to bring the record for both the Wolves? boys and girls teams to 8-0. On […]
Folks have been saying it for years and they said it again at last week’s meeting of the Oxford Township Economic Development Subcommittee (EDSC) ? this town desperately needs a place to lodge visitors. Whether it’s called a hotel, motel, bed-and-breakfast or inn, the point is Oxford doesn’t have a single one and that’s a […]
SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE October 2, 2012 A. A Regular General Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Hall. B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace Absent: […]
‘Have a heart.? That’s the plea coming from Oxford resident Jennifer Gentry after finding out someone stole money from a donation jar for her son who’s battling leukemia. Last Thursday, a ‘dark-hair, thin man? entered the Indianwood Junction Party Shop at Indianwood and Baldwin in Orion Twp., and stole money out of the special jar […]
Clarkston wrestling has not had the most pleasant season thus far, but a recent strong showing at the Portage Northern Tournament coupled with two league wins in the past week helps with the pain. The Wolves posted a third place finish at Portage on Jan. 29 and defeated Troy Athens (55-12) and Rochester (45-26) on […]
The Clarkston Community School Board of Education has three seats up for election this May. Vice President Stephen Hyer, Treasurer Ronald Sullivan and Trustee Barry Bomier are all running to keep their current seats. Stephen Hyeris completing his first term on the board. As the youngest board member, Hyer said he remained an active listener […]
Those with smoke-related health conditions can breathe easier now that Trustee David Lohmeier’s burn permit policy passed 4-1, with Clerk Barb Pallotta opposing. Trustee Mark Petterson was absent. Under the new policy, locals with an illness verified by a physician can file with the fire department. Once the fire department is aware of the resident’s […]
Incidents taken from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Oxford Village Police Department, Oxford Fire Department and Addison Fire Department. Wednesday, July 2 A woman on West St. called deputies when her 15-year-old daughter was being incorrigible. She was also very disruptive when the deputies were questioning her. A 36-year-old Oxford woman was arrested for operating […]
If a supervisor working for a public entity uses her money to hire a personal attorney to fight an ex-employee’s unemployment claim, is it justice or vengeance? It all depends on who you ask and which side you believe. ‘I took it upon myself to hire an attorney to protect my own self and my […]
The deadline to file a petition to run for the Clarkston Schools Board of Education is Feb. 8. According to the Michigan Department of Education, school board candidates must file an affidavit of identity and either a nominating petition or a nonrefundable $100 fee to run. School board seats are elected positions determined by the […]