The struggles continue for the Varsity Girls Basketball team after losing 45-42 in overtime to Lapeer West on Friday, Dec. 18. The girls looked to have a 10 point leading heading into halftime, but West made a three pointer to end the first half, cutting the lead to 23-16. West then came out and started […]
The Wildcats were the victims of horse play during last Friday’s loss to LLapeer West. West’s Anthony Sission made a behind the back bank shot and was fouled as time expired, giving West a 41-38 victory over the Wildcats. Sisson scored a game high 20. The Wildcats were led by Chris Calvin’s 11 points. Gary […]
Clarkston is a growing community with essential quality. With all this growth, development in the area is on the rise. Carl Matisse, of Summit Properties, knows the importance of quality homes. Matisse has been a Clarkston resident for seven years, along with his wife Marion and children Alex, Katie and Nicole. Matisse met Marion while […]
The Varsity Hockey team continued to roll along with another perfect week, going 2-0 against Lapeer East and Fraser. Their latest victory came against Fraser, who put up a solid effort against the Wildcats. With the score being tied at two entering the third period, the Wildcat offense broke out for three goals in the […]
Oxford High School art and band students may have more of a choice of classes to take in the next couple of school years. The school board approved a revision of Oxford’s fine arts curriculum at their meeting May 10 in an effort to give students more of a choice when it comes to art […]
When Andy Forte, a senior at Oxford High School, was selected to play on the varsity soccer team as a freshman, his mother Mary Forte, knew he had a promising future. ‘The athletic director sat all the parents down and said ‘don’t expect your kid to go on and play any kind of sport for […]
By Casey Curtis Leader Staff Writer Oakland County students who don’t live in the Oxford school district, but still want to attend its schools are out of luck next year. For the second consecutive year, he Oxford Board of Education May 10 decided to not participate in the out-of-district Schools of Choice program. The Schools […]
There is a bond between sisters that will never be broken, no matter how tough the situation. That bond can be seen between Kelliann Gooch and her sister, Kathy Kindred, this holiday season. Gooch is putting on a fund-raising dinner and concert on Jan. 1, 2010 to help her sister Kathy pay for an operation […]
Addison County firefighter Elmo Madden takes his oath to help protect and serve the community of Addison and others very seriously. On Sunday, Nov. 29, he went above-and-beyond the call of duty after he stopped to help accident victims after a crash on M-24 and M-90 in Lapeer County. It was during that accident that […]
A 2006 Oxford High School graduate has returned to her roots to open a one of a kind dance studio right here in Oxford. Jonelle Pariseau, 21, opened Studio 8 Dance Arts Center of Southeast Michigan in July, where she also serves as the studio’s artistic director in addition to owning it. Studio 8 is […]