Three recent home invasions with similar circumstances have the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department seeking information from residents concerning suspicous persons or vehicles. The break-ins were all in the northwest corner of Independence Township and all featured a method of operation which included pulling a truck to the rear of the home, with burglars taking property […]
Their bats came through again. In a season which has been powered by the big offensive plays of Sam Palace, Addison Turk and Aaron Powell, those three combined again to help the Clarkston varsity baseball team pick up its biggest win this season, a 12-5 win over arch rival Troy May 10 at Clarkston High […]
According to David Griggs, Skanska project manager, there are several causes for the $976,931 overage in the district’s bond issue; however, even understanding these causes may not give the entire picture of the project. ‘I could present a budget that is no problem,? said Griggs during a telephone interview, ‘but I want to be prepared […]
The Orion-Oxford Ministers Association sponsored the National Day of Prayer Celebration in Oxford’s Centennial Park on May 6 at noon. The event was themed ‘Let Freedom Ring? and featured prayers for several branches and levels of the U.S. government, as well as patriotic songs. Rev. Karen Moeschberger, of Immanuel Congregational UCC, led the ceremonies with […]
The record doesn’t tell the whole story when it comes to the Clarkston varsity boys tennis team. While the Wolves are 1-7-1 overall and winless in the OAA II, they are playing their best tennis of the year according to coach Chas Claus, who is in his first year as head varsity coach. The Wolves […]
Cheryl Pellici moved to the Clarkston area four and a half years ago because she thought it was a great community. Eventually she wanted to add to the efforts of those who make it great. Pellici launched efforts to bring back the Clarkston Jaycees, an international organization devoted to ‘leadership training through community service.? When […]
The Oakland County Gypsy Moth Suppression Program will begin aerial spraying by helicopter of the biological insecticide ‘B.t.? on Saturday, May 15, weather permitting. Spraying will begin at sunrise and take place at various forested residential locations in Oxford and Addison townships. The project should take one or two days to complete. All people within […]
The Oxford Schools Board of Education gave the go ahead at their last regular meeting for approximately $50,000 in construction work to be done over the summer outside of the district’s bond issue. The additional construction was presented by Assistant Superintendent Ron Franey during board and administrator comments. The work will include turning the music […]
The Oxford/Orion Kiwanis Club Tuesday presented the first ever Tommi Fillion/Kiwanis Club Service Award to Oxford High School Senior Nichole Crosson. The $1,250 scholarship is awarded to Oxford and Lake Orion high school seniors who demonstrate exemplary community service. Crosson will use the money to attend Central Michigan University in the fall, where she will […]
Oxford’s American Legion Post 108 hosted yet another successful blood drive on Friday, May 7. Judy Ingles, who organizes the blood drives with her husband of 44 years, Gerald, reported a total of 41 pints of liquid life was collected. Forty-five people registered to give blood in this drive, according to Ingles. ‘I try to […]