During the summer recess, youth from St. Daniel Catholic Church proved life lessons sometimes are best learned outside the classroom. From July 10-16, adult and youth members of St. Daniel worked on a Tennessee mission trip to help the less fortunate with their homes while sharing a rewarding spiritual experience. ‘It’s something our youth group […]
Two suspects in the July 18 armed robbery of the Shell Service Station at the northwest corner of I-75 and Sashabaw Road were arrested and arraigned. Romell Lemoyne Goodson, 28, and Cierra Latriese Horn, 18, both of Highland Park, allegedly held an employee at gunpoint while taking approximately $200 in various bills and quarters around […]
An important piece of the area’s past is preserved for future generation. The Ellis Barn was dedicated during a July 25 ceremony at Springfield Oaks County Park, ensuring the story behind the barn lives. ‘I would like to thank the Ellis Family for having the vision to assure the preservation of a rare piece of […]
The hearing on the judicial misconduct charges against 52nd District Court Judge Dana Fortinberry is adjourned from Aug. 8 until Nov. 28. According to Examiner Paul Fischer of the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission, the attorney for Judge Fortinberry was called to jury duty for the week originally set in August. Several scheduling conflicts between the […]
Two members of Troop 192 recently completed their Eagle Scout Service Projects at the rededication of Rotary Park in Davisburg on June 15. Cory Marth, 17, painted the wooden structures at the park, including the pavilion, picnic tables and a bridge. He also cleaned debris and trash from the creek that flows through the park. […]
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church of Clarkston received some special guests last week. Pastor Ibrahim Azar and his family, of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Jerusalem, spent part of their four week vacation in the United States sharing faith with their companion congregation here in Clarkston. In addition to the Azar family’s trip […]
There’s an old saying in our government that you can swing your fist as far as you want until you hit the nose of your neighbor. Development in Northern Oakland County, in particular, seems to be the hot topic of debate. On a national level, the Supreme Court recently ruled on an eminent domain case […]
While some farmers were unsure of just how much to bring, by 10:00 a.m., just 3 hours after opening, most of the vegetables at Saturday’s Farmer’s Market had vanished. ‘I can’t believe how fast it sold out. I was afraid to bring too much. I’ll be back with more next week,? said Fred Smith, of […]
Members of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, young and old, should feel a new energy this fall as the church welcomes two new staff members. David Hottel and Dina Edwards, both having worked with Father Don Duford in the past, hope their talents add to the worship experience. Hottel, hired as Minister of Music, […]
The Michigan Arson Prevention Committee is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest or conviction in a car arson. Early in the morning of July 30, officers from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Independence Township substation responded to a vehicle fire call at a Sashabaw Road residence. According to the police report, the […]