“LIFT OFF! Soaring to New Heights with God,? was the title of last week’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) at Clarkston United Methodist Church. The week began on Sunday, June 17, with a special free hot air balloon demonstration by pilot Dan Gauthier of American Speedy Printing. They were not able to launch the balloon, due […]
There is an Arabian Prince living in Clarkston, and no, he not from Minnesota, nor does he play the guitar, and his last name is not ‘Charming.? Though some might think he is. This prince can be seen trotting around the field of the Miller farm, or traveling the back roads pulling a buggy near […]
Instead of getting graded to read a novel, how would you like to watch a movie and analyze it? How about doing yoga as opposed to sweating in gym class or playing a video game you created instead of writing a paper? Oxford High School’s freshman, sophomores and juniors will get their chance with this […]
While many school officials are in an uproar about a current group of bills in the current ‘lame duck? session of the state Legislature and future bills that could affect the scope of public education in schools K-12, Oxford Superintendent Dr. William Skilling told his staff not to worry about it. ‘Our position in Oxford […]
It’s that time of year again when bands rock the stage at the annual Concerts in the Park series June 22 through July 27. This is the 28th season of Concerts in the Park, hosted by Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce. ‘We are looking forward to this year,? said Executive Director Penny Shanks. ‘We have […]
Beaumont plans are scaled back, but location is still a problem for many residents and township planners. The Independence Township Planning Commission met June 14 to review preliminary plans for Beaumont’s hospital complex on M-15 just north of I-75. According to Beaumont officials, the medical center would be a great investment for the community. In […]
Culver’s Restaurant made a groundbreaking entrance June 11, next to Ruby Tuesday’s on the northeast corner of I-75 and Sashabaw Road. The new ‘metro? style 3900-square-foot restaurant will employ 65 part- and full-time employees; many will be high school students. New franchise owner Katie Schmitt will start hiring her crew in the beginning of July. […]
Shoppers have mixed emotions as the July 7 closing date draws near for the 66 grocery stores in the Farmer Jack chain, being sold by its corporate owner Greater Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. based in New Jersey. Customers of Farmer Jack at 7121 Dixie Highway expressed their feelings. ‘I am sad to see it […]
Based on a recommendation from Oxford Community Schools Superintendent Dr. William Skilling, 36 ‘at-will? school employees will each receive 2 percent pay raises come the first of the year. ‘The board of education unanimously and enthusiastically endorsed this raise of 2 percent for our district administration team,? said School Board President Collen Schultz. ‘I feel […]
Set for the fall of 2013, Oxford Community Schools and Oakland University are partnering together to create the Oxford Arts Conservatory. Whether it is instrumental music, vocal music, theatre, visual arts, digital arts, classical dance or graphic/print art, the Arts Conservatory is for students who plan on pursuing the arts as a vocation and not […]