Eighth-graders at Oakview Middle School on April 21 got a taste of what it must have been like to be famous explorers Lewis and Clark. The students left St. Louis (also known as Oakview gymnasium), and set out on an expedition to find the Western Ocean and return safely. The students worked in groups of […]
Dear Editor, The bailout of corporate America that began with the Federal Reserve pumping money into the financial sector in the summer of 2007 has been continuing, with trillions of dollars utilized to subsidize the irresponsible and incompetent bankers already. The last week, the U.S. Federal Reserve expanded the scope of its bailout to large […]
Youthful Image Health and Wellness has a $1,000 prize package for a well-deserving Super Hero Mom this Mother’s Day, but they need your help to find out who that is. ‘We’d like to hear stories about mothers in the community, the challenges they face, and how they deal with them,? said Jessica Green, who owns […]
The Springfield Plains Elementary gymnasium was filled with scientists as students presented findings from their experiments during the science fair. Some students used their siblings or pets as inspiration. Mathias Heisler took a look at how weather effects his sister’s mood. Others tested to see if their guinea pigs were motivated by sight or sound […]
Ten Years Ago May 10, 1995 ~~The village planning commission delayed action on rezoning the strip of lakeside land between Heights Road and Pelton’s Pointe. The village claims commercial zoning isn’t in the best interests of nearby residential lot owners. Some property owners contend the change is ‘down zoning? and will make their property less […]
Beverly Hills Chihuahua is a fantastic adventure with lots of action and talking animals. So what are you waiting for? Grab your diamond studded collar and let’s get started! Beverly Hills Chihuahua is about a young chihuahua named Chloe who is pampered by her rich make-up company owner. When the owner takes an unexpected trip, […]
Safety Paths on web Bikers, walkers, and rollerbladers will have a new place to find out the latest Safety Path news. Independence Township’s Safety Path Committee will launch a new website on Earth Day, April 22. Pedestrians who want to know who to contact about the township’s 48 miles of safety paths or residents who […]
Dear Editor, In the debate Oct.15, Sen. Barack Obama made two comments to which reasonable voters should pay close attention. Firstly, Sen. John McCain asked him how he could possibly vote ‘present? on the Illinois Senate ‘Born Alive? bill, which would make it illegal to withhold medical care from an infant who was born alive […]
15 years ago – 1998 ‘Life’s a beach? The city of Clarkston is finally ready to go forward with its one-dollar agreement with Independence Township. After nearly a year of discussion, the council voted 5-1 to authorize City Manager Art Pappas and Mayor Sharron Catallo to sign the Deer Lake Beach lease with the township […]
Dear Editor, In response to “Budget tightrope,” April 10, instead of increasing class size, reducing instructional staff and quality of education, why not consolidate under three or four county school districts like the majority of other states? There are 28 school districts in Oakland County, which means 28 school boards, superintendents, deputy superintendents, athletic directors, […]