Yukking in the Chinese New Year

Both American and Chinese Students celebrated their fifth Chinese New Year together with a laugh, as Fulbright Scholar and comedian Jesse Appell amused the crowd and educated them on the cultural differences and similarities of comedy between the two cultures. The event was held Feb. 5 at Oxford High School’s Performing Arts Center. ‘What was […]

District wants to start classes before Labor Day

This fall, Oxford students could be reporting to school on Aug. 25 if the State of Michigan accepts a waiver from Oxford Schools to start classes before the Labor Day holiday instead of after. According to Superintendent Tim Throne this proposed schedule comes on the back of the state’s mandate to increase the number of […]

Cagers beat Seaholm, fall to Stoney

The Oxford varsity boys basketball team put one more in the win-column last week after defeating Seaholm 58-43. ‘The Seaholm game was good. Everyone on the team got some floor time and were able to contribute to the win,? said Head Coach Dave Brown. ‘All of the starters scored and we had some bench points.? […]

Icers edge out Griffins

The Oxford-Avondale United (OAU) varsity hockey team beat Fenton-Linden 1-0 after a hard fought game Feb. 20 at the Troy Sports Arena. ‘It was a good up-and-down game between two well-matched opponents,? said OAU Head Coach Dan Henzie. The first period was scoreless, so OAU entered the second period hoping to put one in the […]

Lady hoopsters go 1-1 on hardwood

The Lady Cats went 1-1 on the hardwood this past week. The girls faced the Lapeer Lightning on Feb. 16, where they lost 40-32. Abby Butkiewicz hit a three-poin buzzer beater in the fourth quarter to tie it up, but unfortunately they couldn’t scratch the win in overtime. The Lapeer game was a back and […]

Results mixed for government-change candidates

After months of legwork and debate, residents of Independence Township voted for a mixed bag of candidates to run the next township board. Of about 26,000 registered voters, 3,919 made it to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 1,262 less than in 2004. However, 612 more voted absentee this time. ‘It was a good turnout, […]

Team RUSH uses robot skills to cross Deer Lake

Noah used wood to build the Ark. Thomas Andrews used steel for the Titanic. Now, Team RUSH is using cardboard and duct tape for their boats. The Clarkston High School students are hosting their first Rush Regatta, Aug. 23, at Deer Lake Beach. Hoping to raise $5,000, so far they’ve collected $3,000. ‘I think this […]

Township joins effort against state water regs

State and local officials agree on the need for clean water, but not on who makes it happen and pays the costs. “Instead of having the state rule what we should be doing, each community knows we all want clean water,” said Linda Richardson, director of Independence Township Department of Public Works. ‘We can achieve […]

Traffic flows again on Sashabaw

After four months of construction, Sashabaw Road north of Clarkston Road is open. Work continues, though. ‘The project is not completely done. We have the first of two layers of asphalt down and we will put the second layer down ‘under traffic,? said Craig Bryson, public information officer for Road Commissin for Oakland County. ‘The […]

Moving on

Curt and Cara Catallo said they have always been proud of their mother, Sharron Catallo. Stepping down after 23 years of service, they’re prouder than ever. ‘I’m in awe of her dedication to Clarkston,” Cara said. “I can only think of how proud my dad would be, that she’s served the community for as long […]

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