I wish to thank the person who went out of their way to take my dog “Jake” to the Springfield Veterinary Clinic last week. I received a call at work that Jake was there and safe, and I could come and get him whenever I could get there. He had “escaped” from our yard, unknown […]
Random, arbitrary and otherwise miscellaneous ramblings from your friendly, neighborhood reporter… We First Amendment types are active in defending our right to complain, but we should also take time for praise when it’s warranted. In that spirit, we offer sincere thanks to those who worked so hard on the Washington Street paving project (and the […]
It’s one of the largest construction projects planned in Independence Township, but its developer looks at it as an opportunity to maintain the appearance and flavor of “community.” Joseph Locricchio, a township resident, is one of the masterminds behind Liberty Town Square, a proposed $40 million mixed-use real estate development on the west side of […]
With many in the area concerned about the state of their dying lakes, the North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy (NOHLC) met to determine if it’s too late for saving. Recently, Lake Waldon Village residents, living on Gulick Lake, spoke out about their once healthy 18-acre oasis, now dried up to only a half an acre […]
It is time once again for the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce’s Community Expo. This is the 17th annual expo which showcases businesses and community organizations in the Clarkston area. The event is set for Nov. 6. ‘The Clarkston Chamber is unique in that it has mostly small businesses who are active in the chamber,? […]
You may think of farm and garden clubs as doing simply that, farming and gardening. But in actuality they do far more, including supporting women’s rights. On Monday, Oct. 20 the Clarkston Farm and Garden Club and the Springfield Branch of the Women’s National Farm and Garden Club welcomed a longtime leader in women’s rights, […]
Five of the top 10 finishers in the regional cross country meet Saturday, Oct. 25 were from Clarkston High School, and the entire team earned a berth at the state competition Saturday, Nov. 2. The Division I, Region 7 team results showed Clarkston with 25 points, well ahead of Milford’s 54 and Brighton’s 75. It […]
The regular season ended with another loss for the Clarkston High School varsity football team, but now it’s time for the “second season.” Lake Orion handed the Wolves their second loss on Friday, Oct. 24, with a score of 21-7. The Dragons hit pay dirt on the first possession of the game, then added touchdowns […]
NOTICE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD PLANNING COMMISSION The Charter Township of Oxford is soliciting resumes to review for possible openings on the Oxford Township Planning Commission. Please address resumes to: Bill Dunn, Supervisor Charter Township of Oxford P O Box 3 Oxford MI 48371 All Applications to be submitted no later than Tuesday, November 18, […]
I am experiencing a moral dilemma of sorts and I’m not quite sure how I should handle it. Do I do what my pappy would have done — face up to it, look it in the eye, growl and then kick it in the butt? Should I call that bastion of morality, Dr. Laura Schlessinger, […]