The Oxford varsity boys bowling team defeated Waterford Kettering on Sunday and remain undefeated in the Northern Lakes Conference. Coach J.R. Lafnear said the entire team contributed to the victory with six of the seven bowlers scoring points. Junior Tyler Heichel bowled games of 191 and 195 and had strong support from senior captain Kevin […]
A $2.3 million sewer and water budget deficit was reduced to $1.5 million, according to Township Supervisor Pat Kittle. Kittle said the deficit was not acceptable. ‘We will just chew through our working capital and we will be broke from a fund balance perspective by the year 2017 or 2018,” he said. Kittle said regularly […]
‘I can’t believe how fast this year has flown by,? said Independence Township supervisor Pat Kittle, marking his one year anniversary in office. Under his leadership, Kittle said he aims to continue providing the best possible service to residents at the lowest cost possible. Kittle said when he took office he and other elected officials […]
In Part 1, “Confusion spreads locally over Obamacare,” Oakland County physician Dr. James O’Neil spoke in favor of a heath savings plan rather than forcing individuals to obtain government mandated policies.This week we take another look at the ACA. Next week in part 3 we will cover proponents of ACA. In addition to continuing litigation […]
A relatively new but growing holiday tradition returns this weekend as the Clarkston School bus drivers host their third annual ‘Stuff-a-bus? charity drive. Bus driver Tammy Layton started the drive as a way to give back to those in need locally. ‘A lot of fCamilies in Clarkston need help during the holiday season,? said Layton, […]
Years of practice paid off for Clarkston High School senior Darylann Trout on Nov. 21 as she signed a letter of intent to play tennis for Grand Valley State University in the fall. ‘It feels really good, there’s a lot of pressure off,? said Trout, who added she was relieved to be done talking to […]
One popular sight during the month of December is the famous nativity scene. Baby Jesus, surrounded by his parents, three wise men, animals and angels is a common symbol on display near churches. This year, the eighth-grade students at Everest Academy made a project out of designing and building their own nativity set, which is […]
A $4 million project to improve Sashabaw Road at 1-75 and Waldon Road is a top priority for Independence Township, according to officials. Plans to improve traffic in the area are being made to prepare for new growth, like a proposed $300 million McLaren hospital on Sashabaw Road and Bow Point Drive near the McLaren […]
When Kristina Macey returned to her home on W. Drahner Friday morning, she was surprised to see her garage severely damaged. ‘I just couldn’t believe it,? she said. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s report, it was determined a vehicle lost control going east on W. Drahner about 200-250 feet before hitting the garage, running […]
Congratulations to a select group of Oxford High School choir and theater students for their recent accomplishments. Six OHS freshman auditioned for the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) Junior High SSA State Honors Choir. Smantha Anderson, Courtney Caldwell, Nickole Flasher, Aryn Genez, Natalie Musgrove and Erica Schlueter were selected to perform at the Amway […]