Deputy Reports

Monday, June 6, a digital camera was missing at Lake Orion High School on Scripps Road. Someone broke a vehicle window on Bellevue Road. A handgun was missing on Indianwood Road. Family trouble on Laird Road. Juvenile complaint on Hauxwell. *** Tuesday, June 7, fraud on Mahopac. *** Wednesday, June 8, domestic assault and tampering […]

Sky high

A new communication tower was recently constructed near Lake Orion’s Village Hall. The 199-foot tower is one of 36 scattered around Oakland County. The towers are part of the county’s upgrading its emergency services communication system. County money was used to build the tower. Plans are to turn ownership of the tower over to the […]

Rich Eddy’s Rockin? Oldies Band

Once again the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Concerts in the Park Series. Rich Eddy’s Rockin? Oldies Band headlines the first night after having toured schools, fairs and festivals in the Midwest since 1987. In a performance for all ages, these musicians bring the music of the 1950’s and 1960’s to […]

Saturn of Clarkston donates to local family

Saturn of Clarkston recently donated the use of a 7-passenger Relay to Brian and Lira Fisher, both veterans from Waterford, and their three children as a part of Military Appreciation Week. On May 24 and 25, the Fisher family traveled with other military personal to the all-new Mountain Gold Lodge and Spa as honored guests. […]

Chamber sponsoring ‘Adventures in Attitudes?

The Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a two-day seminar on July 28 and 29 titled ‘Adventures in Attitudes.? The program is facilitated by Bernie Reuter, Core Skills Inc. Employee attitude is increasingly cited as the number one performance-related issue of companies, both large and small. As attitudes deteriorate, so do employee commitment, loyalty […]

‘Salute to Safety? has great turnout

‘Salute to Safety? put on June 4, by Clarkston Health Center, Sunrise Assisted Living and other community sponsors was a success. The event allowed the community to honor local police, fire and EMS personnel. ‘We probably raised between $3,000 and $4,000 and were pleased with the turnout for a first event. There was great participation. […]

A Look Back

15 YEARS AGO (1990) ? Hughes, Downs win board seats: Durham Downs and Sheila Hughes, running on a joint ticket, were elected to the Clarkston school board, with about 6 percent voter turnout June 11. Roughly 1200 of 18200 eligible registered voters turned out. Downs captured 616 votes to win the one-year seat on the […]

From The Clarkston News

May 31: Clarkston resident on Waldon Road discovered shrubs, plants and ground lighting missing from yard upon returning from vacation. The shrubs had been planted previously, but the other plants and lights were lying on the ground. June 1: 17-year-old Clarkston youth issued ticket for consumption of alcohol at graduation event in DTE. Youth reportedly […]

Vehicle larcenies near Balmoral Terrace

Police reports showed an auto theft and several vehicle larcenies in the Balmoral Terrace and Olympus Road area on June 9. A Balmoral Terrace resident’s red Ford pick-up was stolen. One of the larcenies, was originally reported as an auto theft from Balmoral Terrace until police discovered the white 2002 GMC pick-up further down the […]

Around Town

La Petite Gallery is hosting an Artist’s Meeting on June 16 at 64 S. Main St. at 7 p.m. Come join for sharing and motivation. For more information, call 248-625-2511. *** Stop in to see what’s happening at the Independence Township Library: ? Whether you seek great insights or a welcome diversion, kick back with […]