Big hats and lacy gloves are no longer a nessecity for the traditional Easter portrait. At Johnston Photography, located at 8 N. Washington St. in downtown Oxford, they’ve taken a more natural approach. From March 13-24, kiddies can get their portrait taken with cute and fuzzy baby chicks, or bunnies on March 22-23. Dorothy Johnston, […]
After a great season of skillful jumps, stunts and becoming regional champs, the Oxford Competitive Cheer Team wrapped up their season with a Division 2 ranking of 10th at the state finals over the weekend. At the Delta Plex in Grand Rapids, the girls spent Friday night watching Division 1 girls compete so they could […]
A committee overseeing Independence Television (ITV) public access station said Independence Township moved too hastily on a plan to move the channel to Clarkston High School (CHS). ‘Individual citizen members of the ITV Citizen Public Access Committee voiced concerns with the proposal at the June 18, 2013 Independence Township Board meeting and yet the supervisor […]
BY ANDREA M. BEAUDOIN Clarkston News Staff Writer Residents have complained about a lack of programming at Independence Television (ITV), with $200,000 a year in Public, Education and Government, or PEG, fees collected via residents’ cable television bills going to waste. But ITV Program Manager Joe Barnhart said the station has improved since he was […]
Construction’s not finished yet on Dixie Highway, and Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce (CACC) asks residents and local business owners for help. ‘Our Dixie businesses need support,? said chamber Executive Director Penny Shanks. ‘Particularly our restaurants on Dixie.? To support businesses throughout the summer, the chamber has designated Tuesday as Lunch Rally Days. Peg Roth […]
A rainy morning made way for clearer skies this weekend during the Oakland County 4-H Fair being held July 4-14 at Springfield Oaks in Davisburg. The popular Oakland County event runs every day, and features an array of activities, free events and live animal exhibits. Each day has special themes and with a wide variety […]
Clarkston now has another top notch creation from local restaurateurs Curt Catallo and Ann Stevenson. Together the married duo own the Union and Union Woodshop restaurants as well as the Union General Shop in Clarkston-which together are dubbed the ‘Union Joints?. The couple also own Vinsetta Garage, a restaurant in Berkley, and will soon open […]
Whether it was a tongue clicking talent, piano player or a Three Stooges Act, students at Oxford Elementary had a blast at their talent show last Friday at the Performing Arts Center at Oxford High School. Hosted by students Jacob Cutler and Alixzandra Jyawook, each student was eager to show off their skills. Students sang, […]
The M-24 Access Management Steering Committee met with the public for the final time on Feb. 27. Now all that remains for the plan is compiling a final list of recommendations and implementing the plan. Officials from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), The Corradino Group of Michigan, Inc., and the five governing bodies that […]
After 36 years of tirelessly helping students reach their full potential, Sharon Karpinski has decided her goal in life has been fulfilled. The Lakeville Elementary principal has decided to retire this July after serving nine years in Oxford. ‘When I came here my only goal was to create an environment that brought out the best […]