Shop local. We’re learning the hard way, watching our neighbors, our friends and our families struggle as they lose their jobs, their homes and their sense of security. But we’re learning. Shop local. Buy American. But what about hiring local? Or, more precisely, hiring American. Here’s a news flash: illegal immigrants are living in the […]
Michigan is great’it’s Lansing that’s broke. And broken. So says Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard, who last week threw his hat in the ring in a bid to become Michigan’s next governor. ‘Not because I’m anxious to spend less time with my family or give up the job I truly love,? said Bouchard, 53, a […]
A river runs through Clarkston and those interested in helping protect it’or just learning more’are welcome to participate in River Day 2009. Activities’from planting and expansion of rain gardens, streambank stabilization project, drain stenciling, and more’will be on June 13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at several locations in Clarkston. The Clarkston Farmers? Market will also hold […]
A single chair on the front porch, metal garbage cans, dated window treatments, an American flag flying out front. All, said Sgt. Matt Baldes of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Independence Township substation, could point a con artist to the home of a senior citizen. ‘I hate to tell you,? Baldes said to a group […]
The Tanners? 7,000-square-foot home boasts five bedrooms, four fireplaces, seven baths, and a friendly, welcoming feel. But it’s outside, on the 11-acre wooded parcel of woods and wetlands in Springfield Township, the family feels most at home. Next week, Jim and Audrey Tanner will welcome visitors when they open their doors during the 27th annual […]
Elizabeth Egan wanted to send an emphatic message to parents after news broke about a PTA volunteer who allegedly embezzled large sums of money from school fundraisers. ‘We’re going to move ahead,? said Egan, PTA Council president for Clarkston Community Schools. ‘There are always lessons learned when something like this happens, but if anything, I’m […]
Some of them lifted the white Camaro off the man trapped underneath, while others chased and held the car’s fleeing driver until police arrived. Mary Miracle stayed on the pavement of Sashabaw Road to comfort the badly injured motorcycle rider. ‘I kept thinking ‘this could be my son,?? she said. ‘I didn’t know his name, […]
For someone who’s not officially on the school beat, I spend an awful lot of time in the hallways, classrooms, gyms and athletic fields of Clarkston Community Schools. Why? A couple of reasons. First, it’s an important part of what we do here at The CN. It’s our aim to get every student into the […]
Thomas Hunter’s resume includes a long and varied history of involvement in municipal issues. In two weeks, the list will expand as the Clarkston City Council installs Hunter as its newest member. He’ll replace Kristy Ottman, who on April 29 announced she was resigning from the council due to a move she and her family […]
Two local stores sold wine coolers to an underage decoy last week, while another seven businesses sold cigarettes to a minor working with police during an alcohol and tobacco sting May 6. New York Minute and the Davisburg Dixie Market, both in Springfield Township, sold the alcohol. In both cases, the clerk asked for identification […]