Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, I’m glad to see Henry Woloson’s letter re McLaren Hospital. I see no need to have another hospital with so many very good ones a few minutes away. I also feel that our township has no business interfering with the decision by the state that we don’t need those beds here. Who is […]

Public Safety

Keep clubs close Waiting for a friend to arrive, a golfer at a Maybee Road course sat in his SUV, Oct. 3, but left his golf bag filled with more than $2,000 in clubs leaning against the rear bumper. When he checked on them about 15 minutes later, they were gone, he told deputies. Shotgunner […]

My Habitat Clarkston continues with projects

My Habitat Clarkston succeeded in placing a family in a Clarkston area home last month, but the group’s work continues. The volunteer network of local churches, service clubs, organizations, businesses, schools, and residents will continue to work with Habitat for Humanity on projects throughout the Clarkston area. The effort kicks off, Sunday, April 28. In […]

My Habitat Clarkston continues with projects

My Habitat Clarkston succeeded in placing a family in a Clarkston area home last month, but the group’s work continues. The volunteer network of local churches, service clubs, organizations, businesses, schools, and residents will continue to work with Habitat for Humanity on projects throughout the Clarkston area. The effort kicks off, Sunday, April 28. In […]

Ball for Helping Hearts

Helping Hearts Helping Hands, a local non-profit organization started by Erica Cale of Clarkston in 2007, hosts its largest fund raiser of the year, the sixth annual Gala Ball, Friday, April 26, 6 p.m.-1:30 a.m., at Deer Lake Banquet Center. Cale, 20, and her family host fund raisers in Clarkston to support her work in […]

You can win a new AC

Aire Serv has something for the home found with the oldest air conditioner. “A new 13 SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating) air conditioner, sized specifically to the winning home,” said Ryan Pence, owner of Aire Serv of Oakland County North. “It will be a lot more reliable with new, environmental friendly refrigerant, and run a […]

A clean family business

Blake Garner, owner of Clarkston Window Cleaning, has lots of experience in the field. He started when he was a 17-year-old student at Clarkston High School. “My buddy was cleaning windows in downtown Rochester area, and I worked with him,” said Garner, a 1999 graduate. “I like to be outside, that’s the main thing.” Cleaning […]

Halo Burger lands in town

Clarkston residents will be the first to bite into a Halo Burger when six new locations open in Oakland County this summer. In May, the store at 6325 Sashabaw will be the first in the county to serve up QP Classics, crispy chicken strips, and Vernor’s floats made with hand-dipped ice cream. Bringing the popular […]

Creekside Village Phase II approved

Goodrich – Phase II of Creekside Village has received its final approval, and is waiting to get fire suppression wells. A handful of houses are still for sale in the development, located near Dutch Road and Pontiac Street. Situated near Kearsley Creek, the two-phase project includes a total of 34 modestly-priced and sized homes ranch, […]

Fish traps set on mill pond

By Elizabeth Lowe Staff writer Goodrich – Bouyed fish traps set on the Goodrich Mill Pond this week garnered attention. At the request of the Rev. Jeff Stonerock, who lives along the mill pond, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division conducted a general fish survey. Sediment coming from upstream collecting in the mill […]