‘The Flaming Falcons,? a team of five Oakview Middle School sixth-graders, took first place at the Robofest 2006 regional competition in Detroit on April 29. ‘They were the first and only team to complete the mission within the alloted time, and get a perfect score during one of the first two rounds,? said coach Laura […]
Voters approved a proposal for a 10-year, 19.2491 non-homestead millage by Clarkston Schools and chose Joseph Armstrong as the next member of the Clarkston School Board on May 2. The millage passed with 2,623 votes for and 1,154 votes against of 3,777 voters, a 69-31 margin. Only 10 percent of approximately 37,140 registered voters in […]
Examining benefit packages for administrators and employees of the Clarkston School district will have to wait a little longer. Obtaining all the required information was delayed last week by a notice from the school district for The Clarkston News to submit a request under the Freedom of Information Act to obtain specific details about the […]
Varying from their usual repitoire, the Clarkston Village Players will present audiences with not one, but two completely different comedic performances in a single night as they present ‘An Evening of One-Act-Plays.? ‘The Actor’s Nightmare? by Rick Orloff revolves around a person who finds himself on stage replacing an injured actor. The performance becomes a […]
There’s a new church group in town, and you might say they’re heading down a new road to glory. Hogs in Ministry (HIM) is a Christian group dedicated to spreading the word of God, all while enjoying fellowship with other motorcycle enthusiasts. HIM was started in Michigan six years ago as a small group of […]
Every student who loves to write dreams of being a published author some day. Now, first-graders at Clear Lake Elementary will be able to see their name, and stories, in print. Next week’s edition of the Leader will feature a special section titled Small Moments, which was written by the Clear Lake students as part […]
According to the American Diabetes Association website, one in every 400 children suffers from diabetes. But now, two Oxford students with diabetes will have the chance to learn more about their disease and how to stay healthy, thanks to the Oxford High School Competitive Improv Team. Lakeville Elementary students Brendan Shea, 7, and Autumn Desmarais, […]
On April 21, long-time Oxford resident Margaret Stoddard was honored at the 75th anniversary of the Avery Hopwood Award at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor for being the oldest living winner of the award. Stoddard, 95, joined hundreds of U-M grads who’ve won the prestigious writing award since it was established in 1931. […]
The Oxford Varsity girls soccer team ended their winning streak on Friday with a 2-0 loss against Romeo. Although the team finished the first half without letting the other team score, the second half fell victim to good defense. ‘Oxford had numerous chances but couldn’t convert,? coach John Thaler said. ‘Oxford was missing some key […]
The Oxford varsity boys track team’s win against Brandon last Tuesday night may be the start of a winning streak. The boys defeated Brandon 78-60, taking first place in almost all of the track and field events. On track, senior Todd Davidson placed first in the 800-meter, 1600-meter and 3200-meter run and in the 3200-meter […]