Most everyone walked away from a meeting held between Independence Township officials, the Oakland County Sheriff’s department and local bank personnel satisfied. On April 25, the groups met for two hours at the Independence Township Library to discuss issues relevant to bank security. The meeting included a presentation by FBI agents to provide further insight […]
On a winter day in Flint in the early 70’s, a disc jockey working for WWCK-FM heard a knock on the window and looked up. Peter Cavanaugh waved with an attitude and then proceeded to pee his radio station call letters, WTAC, into the snow before speeding off in his car. This and many other […]
Those dealing with the stress and frustration of hair loss and balding can find relief at the Alternative Hair Center on Sashabaw Road in Independence Township. At AHC, Manager Karen Henckel and her staff of hair technicians help people find confidence again after suffering from hair loss. ‘When people have lost their hair, it’s like […]
Smiling faces were abundant at Clarkston United Methodist Church on April 29. About 50-60 local Youth for Understanding USA exchange students performed a talent show including songs and skits intended to show their gratitude to their host families. ‘They did very well. There were funny and worked very hard. It went very well,? said Tracy […]
You will need a nickel, brown and orange markers and a pen to read this column. Take the nickel right now and place it on my picture. Line the nickel up to the bottom of my eyes. Taking a pen, draw a line around the bottom half of the nickel. After removing the nickel, color […]
Oakland County Commissioner Tom Middleton is looking forward to running for another term in August and thinks his political experience is key to helping constituents. ‘I enjoy trying to help people and county commissioner is a good avenue to do that. My experience in the state legislature helps me maneuver through the politics of it […]
They are a familiar sight for motorists driving for any extended stretch of most Michigan highways ? crosses with flowers or balloons marking the spot where a life was cut short by a drunk driver. Seven individuals hoping to avoid being involved in such fatal accidents, graduated from 52-2 District Court’s Sobriety Court demonstrating one […]
With one traffic stop, police may have solved thirteen open cases and shutdown a car parts stealing ring. An Oakland County Sheriff’s deputy from the Independence Township substation stopped a vehicle with three Clarkston High School students around 5:15 a.m. on Chestnut Hill Court for failure to turn down high beam lights for oncoming traffic. […]
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson visited the Clarkston Rotary May 1 at Deer Lake Athletic Club. Addressing the Rotary, Patterson explained one of his economic initiatives for Oakland County, bashed Michigan’s Single Business Tax and encouraged listeners to join his campaign to repeal the SBT. ‘I think he’s right on. He speaks for me […]
Area residents can get a firsthand look at conservation techniques to promote native plants, protect shorelines and improve water quality in upcoming weeks. On May 17, from 7 ? 9 p.m. at St. Daniel Church’s Cushing Center, Stewardship Director Tracie Beasley of the Clinton River Watershed Council leads a workshop hosted by the City of […]