Spring back to local parks
Despite the hail and high winds of the past week and snowy forecasts this week, spring took a hold in Clarkston….
Oxford Village
VILLAGE OF OXFORD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DELINQUENT WATER/SEWER AND VIOLATION NOTICES ADDED TO 2014 TAX BILL Notice is hereby given that the Village of Oxford will hold a public hearing in the Village Council Chambers, 22 W. Burdick, Oxford, MI at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2014 for the purpose of hearing public comments […]
Oxford Township
CHARTER TOWNSHIP Or OXFORD COUNTY Oh OAKLAND, MICHIGAN NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Charter Township of Oxford Board of Trustees, at a regular meeting on the 9th day of April, 2014 had approved to participate in the 2014 50/50 Chloride Program (50% Township / 50% Resident) on public gravel roads only. They have […]
First half surge leads to win
The Lady Wolves kicked off the season picking up the momentum in the first week of games with their first win. The Clarkston Girls Varsity Soccer team beat Birmingham Groves on April 3, 4-2. ‘Everyone contributed,? said Mike Nelson, head coach. ‘Everyone played really well. It was a good team win before break.? Junior Maddy […]
Athletes of the Week
The Wolves had a successful winter season as both the Clarkston Varsity Boys and Girls Ski teams ended on a good note at the state finals. Wolves were named to the 2014 All-State Ski Team for their state finals finish. Derek Van Itallie and Ryan Callahan were named to the first team in the Giant […]
Cantankerous old publisher gets roasted
‘I’m afraid I’ve known Big Jim for over 50 years . . . and it’s finally time to give him some grief publicly.? That was how Roastmaster Tom Offer kicked off the Rotary Club of Oxford’s Roast of James A. Sherman, Sr. ? affectionately known as ‘Big Jim? to family and friends ? held Saturday […]
High winds, hail and no power, oh my!
A powerful storm containing high winds and hail blew through the Oxford area Saturday night, knocking down trees and power lines. Meterologist Dan Thompson, who works at the National Weather Service office in White Lake, reported wind gusts were ‘mostly in the 60-to-70-mile-an-hour range.? Accompanying the strong winds was a high volume of hail that […]
Twp. approves ballot language for $20M community center
Ballot language asking voters to support the construction and operation of a community center in Oxford was approved last week 7-0 by the township board. When voters trek to the polls for the Aug. 5 primary election, they will face two questions. The first is a bond proposal that, if approved, would give the township […]
Potential water, sewer rate hikes subject of April 22 meeting
The average residential water/sewer bill for Oxford Village customers could be increasing by as much as 50 percent, according to Manager Joe Young. Village water and sewer customers are invited to learn why, provide input and voice their opinions at a special 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 council meeting. The meeting will take place in […]
OCTV: New channel, new equipment, new attitude
Oxford Community Television (OCTV) has a new channel, some top-notch new equipment and a new attitude that invites viewers to not only watch shows, but become part of them by working both ends of the camera. ‘We’re stepping up the professionalism,? said Production Manager Teri Stiles. Beginning Tuesday, April 22, Oxford and Addison residents who […]