Art lovers have a chance to purchase some very unique works now that the ‘Vincent Van Whoa? show is on the road. The program features art painted by horses from O.A.T.S. (Offering Alternative Therapy with Smiles), a Clarkston-based organization. The show kicked-off to a good start the evening of Nov. 17 at Frames ‘n? Art […]
When Oxford resident Kathie Schafnitz was a little girl, her grandfather always took her to the Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade. Every year she watched in amazement as the colorful floats would ride by and gigantic balloons would blow in the breeze. Although she’s not a little girl anymore, Schafnitz is living out her childhood dream […]
Richard E. Williams Jr. of Clarkston is a man who puts his faith in the power of being good to his fellow man, and that that kindness can generate positive change. ‘I believe that civility, the golden rule ‘do on to others and you would have them do onto you,? breeds trust, breeds positive and […]
Clarkston High School graduate Shantel Uballe has played softball for 10 years and barely recalls life without the sport. As a 2009 All-League, All-District, and All-Region Softball Team honoree, it would only make sense for Uballe to put her skills to use at the collegiate level. This past spring, Uballe made the decision to sign […]
School of choice? Open enrollment? Which is which? The two terms are often interchanged, but are actually very different programs. ‘School of choice? is a statewide program for public schools that allows students from outside participating districts to enroll in another participating district’s schools. If Clarkston Schools participated in ‘school of choice,? students living outside […]
Gentlemen ? and ladies ? start your classic engines because the second annual Lapeer Road Country Cruise is ready to roar up and down M-24 on Saturday, June 27 from 12 noon to 9 p.m. What started out as just an idea has become a reality for Walt Wheeler, owner of Royal Auto Sound & […]
Whether you’re a professional photographer or an amateur shutterbug, Margot’s Gallery & Frame wants to give you the chance to display your talent by hosting the Photographs of Michigan exhibition July 24 through Aug. 21. Margot VanHorn, owner and operator of the downtown Oxford gallery for 11 years, said this will be the first time […]
Just how bad can one group perform Shakespeare? Apparently pretty bad. But believe it or not, the performances are bad on purpose. Keep that in mind when you attend a performance of ‘Barbequing Hamlet? by Clarkston High School’s ‘Fearless Faculty Footlighters.? The play by Pat Cook focuses on a group of wanna-be thespians in a […]
Crossroads for Youth, an Oxford-based program for troubled youths, held their second annual art auction in support of the center’s ‘An Explosion of Peace? art program on Nov. 9. Many gathered at Liberty Banquet and Grill in Clarkston for the evening auction, which featured more than 100 works of art, most of which were done […]
Hot Blues and BBQ returned to Oxford Village over the weekend for two days of food, music and fun. Unlike the previous four festivals, this year’s featured free admission to both Friday and Saturday’s events, something that was greatly appreciated by music lovers. ‘It was nice they did it for free this year,? said Oxford […]