Dear Editor, Driving home late April from a trip south, I was delighted to see a traditional and much anticipated sign of spring. I was elated to see,the “Cranberry Goose” had once again come with her mate to make her nest and lay her eggs on the muskrat mound on Cranberry Lake as she and […]
Independence Township May 19: A 41-year-old Waterford man reported check fraud. May 22: Larceny from garage on Reese Road north of Holcomb. May 23: The T.D.C. Lawn and Landscape company reported larceny of lawn and landscaping equipment from a construction trailer. Police arrested a 40-year-old Clarkston man for driving without a license, improper registration and […]
15 YEARS AGO (1990) ? Teachers, board ratify contract: Clarkston teachers will receive a 6.25 percent pay raise and a change in insurance beginning in August. The elements are a part of a new two-year contract ratified by both teachers and school board in separate sessions May 29. The contract affects 298 members of the […]
Dear Editor, Working on the recent Green Space Proposal is the first occasion I’ve had to participate in the political process from a more elevated involvement. I found it quite disturbing in how facts can be manipulated and character of individuals maligned via rewriting of initially innocent statements. Tom Pytell is a veterinarian, and I […]
Springfield Oaks was hopping as they hosted Discovery Day with hands-on activities, May 4. Activities included archery, a petting zoo, a scavenger hunt, decorating sugar cookies, wood turning, butter churning and more. Participants also received information about fair projects. The deadline for fair projects is June 1. Please visit www.oakfair.org for the fairbook and entry […]
15 years ago ? 1993 ‘Yoga helps people relax, beat stress? Local yoga instructor Regina Murcia-James was proud to teach the ancient science throughout northern Oakland County. ‘New lines? Parents of elementary students were able to get a chance to examine redistricting up close at town hall meetings. Clarkston school district was constructing a new […]
A doe met her end recently, trying to cross M-15 just north of Washington Street. Deer are out and about especially in the fall, and run afoul of automobiles about 20 times a week in the Clarkston area, according to Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, and about 65,000 times a year, according to state police. Deer […]
During my 21 years in the Financial Planning business, experience has taught me that if you protect the downside, the upside will take care of itself. I have personally lived through several stock market corrections, downturns and recessions. I have seen the DOW drop over 22 percent in one day on October 19th 1987, aka […]
The Bulldogs at Bailey Lake Elementary showed their appreciation for animals during their annual C.A.T.S. event – Connecting Academics Through Service on May 3. The students made toys for cats and dogs as well as adoption bags and bandanas for the Oakland County Animal Shelter. They also learned about different animals and how therapy dogs […]
Clarkston Free Methodist Church hosted the Halloween alternative Light the Night, Friday evening. “We thought we’d offer this for families to try instead of scary stuff,” said Amy Peterson, who offered her home in Independence Township for the outreach. “It’s different, bright, happy, fun, and safe. This is a great way to reach out to […]