No ambulances to POH Medical Center

The POH Emergency Center, 5625 Water Tower Place in Clarkston, is no longer able to accept ambulances until officially licensed. Ambulances had been allowed to take emergency victims there because a surgical center was being built. According to Tressa Gardner, Director of Emergency Services at POH Medical Center, the state mandates that ambulances can transport […]

Local man can’t get enough history

Like many of us, Dale Bond of Independence Township was curious about his family history. So he turned looked to genealogy for some answers. That intrigue has bloomed into a nearly full-time adventure as Bond continues to trace his family, as well as people and events important to Clarkston’s early history. ‘I got into my […]

Tractor club remembers agricultural past

The Yesteryear’s Farm Tractor Club of Springfield Township represents a group of men keeping ties to the area’s agricultural past. Last January, men from Springfield Township, Clarkston, Lapeer County and other surrounding areas came together to form the club. ‘We wanted a club that we could promote the interest of tractors for members and the […]

Normandy reenactors at AML event go to war

The American Legion Post 377 of Clarkston held a fund-raiser this past Saturday which included tents of authentic World War II memorabilia, a flame thrower demonstration and two Normandy battle reenactments. Proceeds will go to help veterans and their families as well as other community needs the American Legion deals with. Reenactors of the 101st […]

Treasures and Treats a success

Neighbor for Neighbor recently completed their Treasures and Treats fund-raiser, collecting $2,335.20 to help food pantries, provide clothes for the needy and financial assistance for those facing eviction and/or utility shut-off. Visitors to the event bought homemade baked goods and one-of-a-kind donated items at the Hart Community Center in Davisburg. ‘We had a real good […]

Richard Borth receives Eagle Scout ranking

Clarkston High School senior Richard Borth was presented with the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America Troop 189 at Calvary Lutheran Evangelical Church in Clarkston. Borth made the presentation very unique by incorporating Japanese, which he studied over the last few years at Clarkston High School. Borth completed the requirements for […]

SCAMP Tour a success

With absolutely gorgeous weather this weekend, the SCAMP Home Tour exceeded expectations? raising proceeds far beyond intial goals and receiving positive feedback from participants. ‘We were hoping to hit $45,000, but probably came closer to $60,000, which all goes to the summer camp,? SCAMP member Donna Clancy said. SCAMP hosts a summer camp for disabled […]

Store opening is family affair

Sandy Timulak worked in a bookstore when a customer suggested she try listening to audiobooks While Timulak did not like the mystery genre of her first selection, she was intrigued enough to try another. After listening to Envy by Sandra Brown, Timulak was hooked. Ever since then, she has thought about opening an audio bookstore. […]

Fortinberry answers complaint

Judge Dana Fortinberry has answered the formal complaint by the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission and denied allegations of violating the Code of Judicial Conduct. The response is the latest step in an ongoing process which, if found guilty of the allegations, could result in Fortinberry’s removal from office. Paul Fischer, the executive director of the […]

Murder trial underway

The trial of two Independence Township men charged with second-degree murder resumed this week after the holiday weekend recess. Last week, with jury selection complete, prosecutor Greg Townsend and defense lawyers for both men, completed opening statements before two separate juries. Lance Allen Schmidt, 21, and Joseph Wells Stapleton, 20, are charged with the second […]