Guest Columnist

Before some of you fact checkers write me to explain that locoism is a disease cattle contract by eating loco weed and a malady not inflicted on humans, let me assure you that there are some in our society who dine on this delicacy everyday based on their actions. There are a lot of loco […]

Soapbox

Last time I wrote my column, I introduced myself to you as a community. For the last month or so I have introduced myself to you as individuals. In return, I was introduced to Clarkston as individuals, and in some mosaic fashion, was introduced to Clarkston as a community. Even though it’s still early, I […]

Clarkston teen finalist in national scientific competion

A Clarkston girl could be only one step away from being named ‘America’s Top Young Scientist of the Year.? Sarah Pierz was named as the one of the 40 finalists in the Discovery Channel’s Young Scientists Challenge. Pierz, 14, entered Everest Academy’s science fair in January as an eighth grader. Sarah won first place and […]

School Board members discuss goals for the school year

Several Clarkston school board members spoke with The Clarkston News about the current school year, the changes put into place, and the upcoming challenges they would like to meet both as a board and as individuals. Before the beginning of the school year, the board agreed on four primary goals focusing on curriculum, technology, communication, […]

Tiny hands reach out to Katrina victims

Preschoolers learn a lot of important lessons at a young age. Like how to tie a shoe, reciting their ABC’s and how to count. But no matter how young they are, the most important lesson preschoolers at Oxford’s Head Start Program are learning is how to help people in need. Thanks to program coordinator Denise […]

Abalon Salon & Spa

Looking for a relaxing day filled with pampering and maybe even a new look? Then check out the new Abalon Salon & Spa, located in the old Artisan Natural Bodyworks building at 121 S. Washington. Owned by a husband and wife team of Ken and Maryann Matykowski of Lake Orion, the almost two-month old business […]

Oxford’s new Pet Paradise pampers pooches

According to Lori Lambert, owner of the new Lori’s Pet Paradise in downtown Oxford, hairdressers have it easy. ‘Their client is in the chair, they can talk to them and they don’t have to worry about being bit,? she joked. That’s not to say Lambert doesn’t enjoy her job. In fact, she loves it. Lori’s […]

An enchanted evening at Independence Village

It was a dream come true for several seniors last Thursday, July 23, as they were able to travel back in time for a night to remember. The magic could be felt in the air and heard in the music that guided them through the night at Independence Village’s ‘Somewhere in Time Enchanted Evening.? Independence […]

Local teens shine

Ten local teens got their 15 minutes of fame on Friday, July 24 at the Express Yourself Teen Talent Show. ‘Express Yourself? is the theme of this year’s summer reading group at the Oxford Township Public Library. ‘This just fits in perfectly with that,? said Charli Osborne, head of teen services at the library. ‘We […]