Sociology teachers often put students in a hypothetical group scenario on a tropical island. The activity forces the students to chose how to invest limited resources while deciding what is important for survival. The Springfield Township Board, like many other municipalities, find themselves in their own financial island scenario as the state’s economy continues to […]
With a flip of the wrist, the bait sails through the air. If cast at just the right time, water and place, the lure hits the water sending far-reaching ripples across the surface. Like those ripples, custom lure designer and manufacturer Chip Carlisle’s name is spreading across the lips of anglers in fishing circles around […]
Wireless internet for everyone is one step closer to coming to Independence Township. Although Independence Township was not one of the first seven pilot communities to be part of Oakland County’s Wireless Oakland initiative, the township did file the necessary paperwork to be considered in the next wave of communities. ‘We want to join Wireless […]
A Clarkston woman’s diligence paid off, as a West Bloomfield man was arraigned on an indecent exposure charge in 52-2 District Court on Jan. 12. The woman, whose name was not released, followed the 25-year-old man in his black BMW through a couple u-turns and into a business parking lot in Springfield Township until she […]
With fogging goggles and instantly visible breath, cyclist Mark Wolowiec runs down wintry Clarkston roads with his bike slung over his shoulder. While carrying a bike in subfreezing temperatures might not sound fun to most people, for Wolowiec, this is just one more training day well worth the physical pain and time. In his attempt […]
As a rule, Rev. Don Duford of Clarkston tries not to play politics. ‘I’m a person who votes with my heart and conscious (not by party),? said Duford. Duford, however, will soon play a role in Lansing following his Dec. 6 appointment from Governor Jennifer Granholm to the Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science. ‘It’s […]
Over four months after his drunk driving arrest in Independence Township, Road Commission for Oakland County Board Chairman Rudy Lozano plead guilty on Feb. 10 to driving his vehicle while impaired. Lozano, 62, made the plea during the pretrial in 52-2 District Court before Judge Kelley Kostin. Sentencing is set for March 8 at 9 […]
Springfield Township residents tired of coffee-covered dashboards and bumpy rides along dirt roads are getting some help ? in June. While the Springfield Township board voted not to allocate tri-party funds to road graveling for the time being, they did set a priority list to receive gravel until the money budgeted for 2006 graveling is […]
Jan. 16 proved to be another example of how life can change in an instant. The Swindlehurst family of the Clarkston area ‘father, Duane; mother, Gale; son Duane II and sister Alyssa, 15 ? were enjoying a normal January when everything came to a halt on Jan. 16. Duane II, 20, of the Clarkston area, […]
With much of the area struggling financially, local churches are stepping in to provide what they hope is a long-term solution. Clarkston Free Methodist Church is hosting ‘A Journey to Financial Freedom? seminar with Crown Financial Ministries at 5482 Winell on March 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The seminar combines Biblical principles of […]