Keys can be quite mundane. Everyone uses them, opening doors to offices, houses, cars and sheds; all the while jingling in pockets and hanging from belt loops. For Independence Township resident Jon Stevens, the keys on his chain open the door to a World War II era B-17 aircraft. They allow him to show people […]
With red, white and blue decorations draped over the tables and a band playing music in the background, Deer Lake Athletic Club hosted Family Night for the United States Marine Corps recruiting sub-station Pontiac on April 18. The night welcomed approximately 40 area youth who will soon be headed to the 8,095 acre Parris Island, […]
April 19 was one of those rare occasions Springfield Township Fire Chief Charlie Oaks could spot smoke over the horizon and not have to sprint to the fire engine and crank up the sirens. The township parks and rec program contracted with David Borneman, LLC out of Ann Arbor for a controlled burn on 38.1 […]
There is a new face among the detectives at the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Independence Township substation ? sort of. Detective Steve Armstrong, with the sheriff’s department since 1993 and with the substation since 2004, moved into a detective position from working midnights as a patrolmen on April 1 replacing Detective Lonnie Mullins who will […]
A 20-year-old Pontiac woman suffered unspecified injuries after she was ejected from her car during an accident in Springfield Township on April 17 The woman drove a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am northbound on I-75 north of Dixie Highway at around 4:45 p.m. After losing control of the vehicle, she drove into the median and rolled […]
A probationary on-call firefighter with the Independence Township Fire Department was released after allegedly fleeing from police after a traffic stop in Independence Township. Nicholas Brian Streby, 23, of Clarkston was arraigned on a charge of assaulting/resisting/obstructing/ causing injury to a police officer in 52-2 District Court on April 14 before Magistrate O’Brien. According to […]
With the emergence of the bright spring sun, one family works to raise research money to help one of the brightest lights in their world ? their 5-year-old daughter and sister Robyn who has cystic fibrosis. On April 21, the Rush family of Clarkston held a garage sale on Main Street with the proceeds going […]
With a fast-moving society, groups of people can become overlooked. Thanks to New Gateways, Inc. and a slew of area volunteers, many disabled adults will not find themselves in such a group. American Legion Chief Pontiac Post 377 in Independence Township hosts ‘Forgotten Angels? fund-raiser from 6 ?10 p.m. on May 6. Proceeds from the […]
Healthcare is a demanding career not meant for those who crave short days and hours that follow a neat, predetermined time card. For Dr. Michael Baker of Independence Township, the last 25 years in medicine have not weakened his passion for treating patients ? thanks in part to his five healthy children and trading in […]
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church hosts a special guest on April 29 at an ‘Evening of Worship and Praise.? Channel 7 news anchor Frank Turner is the guest preacher whose personal story fits with Celebrate Recovery’s goals of helping people overcome ‘their hurts, habits and hang ups through the healing grace of God.? The event also […]