Clarkston Rotary Club inaugurates new officers

Clarkston Rotary Club installed new officers June 25, and honored retiring officers. Rotary’s presidents traditionally serve for a year and then pass the duties on to a new president, selected by club members. ‘It’s a bittersweet occasion, it’s been a wonderful year because of the members,? said Tim Everhard, 2006-2007 Rotary Club president. ‘These guys […]

Gardening to karate

BY TREVOR KEISER Clarkston News Staff Writer From flower beds to Karate training, Al Smock loves it all. He is a part of this year’s Garden Tour, set for July 18. ‘Many people do many different sports, and play golf, but the number one hobby in America is gardening,? said Smock. Smock has worked hard […]

What started as a favor, led to a career

For more than 37 years, Sandy Morris has cared for children from under 6 years old up to sixth graders. ‘It was not something I had planned to do, but I was home with my other children and neighbors started asking if I could watch their children,? said Morris. ‘So, I started watching their children, […]

Women’s Club celebrates 80 years

Working under the motto ‘Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm,? the Oxford Women’s Club is celebrating 80 years of service to the North Oakland community. ‘I think it’s incredible (to be celebrating 80 years), said OWC President Nancy Wray. The club was founded on a chilly day in November 1932. The organization was originally […]

District honored for AP success

Accolades for Oxford Community Schools continue to grow as their name was found on the list of 2012-2013 AP (Advanced Placement) Achievement Districts from the College Board. Oxford is one of 539 school districts in the nation recognized by the College Board with a place on its AP District of the Year Awards: 3rd Annual […]

Nominees needed for Hall of Fame

While 27 former athletes of Oxford High School have been inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame since 2010, Oxford’s Athletic Director Mike Watson said they are seeking nominations for 2013. According to the school’s hall of fame website nominees must essentially come from four different categories: student athletes, coaches or administrators, distinguished alumini letter […]

Welcome to the rock!

Lakeville Elementary students were in awe of a new climbing rock wall as they entered the gym for a school assembly on Nov. 12 celebrating their fund-raising efforts during school’s ‘Fun Run? in September. According to Physical Education Teacher Brian Luba all the students ran a total of 6,008 laps, which is equal to 600 […]

Ladies Night Out!

With 125 tickets sold the Seventh Annual Oxford Chamber of Commerce Ladies Night Out. The theme was ‘Les Girls and Pearls? and it was another success. The event which was held at Paint Creek Country Club included a delicious dinner buffet, fashion show, silent auction, bigo games, door prizes, unique vendors, holiday shopping, and a […]

Digging out from under

Many Michigan home owners are facing foreclosures; Independence Township is not immune. According to the township assessor’s office, since 2005, 129 homes in have been in the process of foreclosing, whether bank owned or in the starting process. Since the beginning of 2007, 51 homes are in foreclosure. The United States has witnessed 437, 498 […]

Kick off Christmas season downtown

Folks looking to get into the Christmas spirit will have plenty of opportunities to do so this weekend in downtown Oxford, so there’s no excuse to be a Grinch or a Scrooge this year. The fun begins with the Downtown Development Authority’s Holiday Celebration on Friday, Nov. 30. Serving as the centerpiece of this festive […]

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