‘A penny saved is a penny earned,? that’s the philosophy Addison Township officials live by, which is why they approved to go the way of direct deposit for their employees, which would save the township approximately $316 a year. ‘As far as I am concerned, $316 is another way of saving some money for this […]
Oxford LAX Club tryouts The Oxford Lacrosse Club will be hosting 2015 spring lacrosse tryouts at the Maximum Performance Center on Saturday, Jan. 10. The lacrosse tryouts will be for teams sponsored in grades 7-8 and 5-6 for boys and tryouts will also included sponsorship for teams in grades 3-4 boys and 6-7-8 girls. The […]
After Erich Senft was appointed Addison Township Trustee last September, it left an open seat on both the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) and the Fire Board. After some searching for replacements, Supervisor Bruce Pearson brought forth a recommendation at the Dec. 15 regular board meeting. Pearson recommended resident Bob DeWitt for the job. DeWitt, […]
The Oxford Wildcat Bowling team sent six pairs of bowlers to the 9th Annual Davison Doubles Bowling Tournament at Richfield Lanes in Davison Michigan on Saturday December 27th. This tournament has grown to over 100 teams from all areas of the state. Each team is comprised of a boy and a girl and is bowled […]
What’s it like to let your creative juices flow, start your own business and become an entrepreneur? Jackie Wiscombe’s fifth grade class at Clear Lake Elementary got to find out. Oxford High School students Grace Cleland, Jade Schramm and Christina Medici from the DECA program spent a few weeks teaching the students about how to […]
With the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific during World War II, Clarence Johns’ job was to hold his ground. Now 89 years old and living in Independence Township, he has one last battle to fight ? this time to stay in his home of more than 50 years. ‘The payments are so high, he […]
After a relatively warm winter so far, the new year has brought frigid temperatures and snow to the Clarkston area, and slick roads with it. “We had crashes scattered all over the township (Monday morning) from about 4:30 a.m. until about 7:30 ? Sashabaw, M-15, Clintonville, Dixie and White Lake,” said Oakland County Sheriff’s Lt. […]
Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle is seeking bids from local asphalt companies for 1,000 and 2,000 feet of milling and filling potholes on roads in the township. ‘Let’s go out and fix these things right,? Kittle said. ‘If you don’t like the job the Road Commission Oakland County did last year, you will like it […]
Chamber director retiring after 18 years Penny Shanks, Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce executive director, announced her retirement, Monday, after 18 years with the chamber. Shanks? last official day will be Jan. 16. She is moving to the Ann Arbor area, where her husband, Kurt, works. Hoops for Troops Join the Clarkston Girls Basketball teams […]
A utility pole in the woods behind the gazebo in Depot Park leans at about a 45 degree angle. Hope Alesi, whose home on Main Street with her husband, Mike, is adjacent to the leaning pole, is wondering when utility companies will fix it. The resident said she called DTE to report wires hanging over […]