Addison says goodbye to shared sergeant

The Addison Township board last Monday night approved eliminating the shared sergeant position for the remainder of their 2006-07 fiscal year. Treasurer Dan Alberty said once the township looked at the final billings from Oakland County and the estimated cost of the shared sergeant, it was obvious the township could no longer afford it. According […]

Lady Kickers do it again!

Is there any team the Oxford varsity girls soccer team can’t beat? On Monday night, the girls defeated Lapeer West 5-2 in a hard fought game. Junior Sam Bono lead the team with three goals, which brings her season total to 17 goals. Captain and senior Gena Nelson scored one goal, while sophomore captain Alex […]

School Board approves cuts

Fourteen teachers in Clarkston will received pink slips after the Clarkston School Board approved notification at the April 24 board meeting. However, Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts expressed confidence these teachers will have jobs come September. ‘Most of these folk will be back with us come September,? Roberts said, indicating the district is contractually obligated to […]

School issues dominate May 2 ballot

Don’t forget to vote in the May 2 Clarkston Schools election. Two issues are on the ballot: ? The school district’s 19.2491 mill non-homestead request for 10 years. ? An open seat on the Clarkston School Board. Candidates are Joseph Armstrong and Renata Erickson. The position will be open when Secretary Shelia Hughes’s term ends […]

Soapbox

Let me start my column by seeing how accurately I can see our readers? minds and make my election predictions. The Clarkston School’s non-homestead millage will pass by a 65-35 margin and Joseph Armstrong will be the next member of the school board. This time next week we can talk about how good/bad my guesses […]

Irish Tenor coming to benefit Make-a-Wish

Mother’s Day is usually reserved for children to show their reverence. This year, however, things are reversed for Michelle Senton of Clarkston, who with some help from local supporters and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, is planning a concert to honor the memory of her late son, Drew. Drew was immediately fond of music. Much to his […]

Final facts about non-homestead millage

Clarkston Schools are asking voters to approve a 19.2491 non-homestead millage for 10 years on May 2. Before voting, here is some important information. What is non-homestead millage? Simply put, non-homestead millage is a property tax. Millages are tax rates levied against the value of certain properties that are measured in tenths of a cent. […]

Preparations underway for SCAMP home tours

With winter in the past and summer just around the corner, SCAMP supporters are already looking to June. Those familiar with the summer camp program for impaired children and young adults know the organization hosts home tours as a major fund-raiser every year. This year marks the 24th annual home tour which takes place June […]

Hoopsters celebrate Winterfest by thumping Clio

The Boy’s Varsity Basketball Wildcats busted out of their recent slump they were in, beating Cilo 58-31 in front of a lively crowd on Friday night. As part of Winterfest, the boys played one of their best games of the season, forcing numerous turnovers and converting them into points. Wildcat Head Coach Steve Laidlaw was […]

Icers closing in on 1st place in FML

On Saturday, the Oxford Varsity hockey team stepped out of conference to play Fraser, battling them to a 4-4 tie. Junior Blaine Marney played his first game back since his shoulder injury early in the year, and he made his presence known, playing well at both ends of the ice and getting the Wildcats? first […]