The following is public information from official documents, including written statements, handwritten eyewitness accounts, court recordings and press releases from the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department in Atlas Township, and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department in Brandon Township. One beer too many On March 25, a Brandon deputy made a traffic stop on Oakhill Road near […]
Dear Editor, It was the day you always fear, the day you get a call from your child’s school saying, ‘there has been an accident and EMS is here with your Jacob. I don’t have any other details.? We want to give a shout out regarding the outstanding support and care provided from those who […]
Dear Editor, Thank you to the many people who helped with our Fifth Annual Holiday Memorial Candle Lighting Service on Dec. 11. Special thanks to Clarkston Community Church for opening the doors to their beautiful church and many gracious members from the church who assisted behind the scenes. Grief psychologist Dr. John Canine shared valuable […]
The Oxford High School swim and dive team began their season August 26 with a loss to Corunna. Overall, Oxford earned 77 points to Corunna’s 108. Results in the meet were: 200-Yard Medley Relay: Second place with the OHS team of Jenna Mallard, Ellen Saville, Allison Woonton and Anna Daves; Third place with the OHS […]
Clarkston Optimists Club presented student-of-the-month honors to Pine Knob Elementary fifth grader Natalie Luba, Jan. 9. “Natalie certainly embodies all the characteristics of the Optimists,” said Principal Jodi Yeloushan. “I never see her without a smile ? she always look at the positive.” “She excels in and out of the classroom,” said her teacher, Kelly […]
Library program registration Sign up for adult and youth spring and summer programs through the Brandon Township Public Library beginning April 4. The library is located at 304 South St. in Ortonville. Details: Call (248) 627-1471 or go to http://www.brandonlibrary.org. Hadley historians to meet The Hadley Township Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. April […]
One thing that has always fascinated me has been the power of symbols. They are concrete things, images, or even sounds that have more value than what simply meets the eye or ear. Gestures, too, can be used as signs. Symbols add color and spice to life and often allow us to transmit a message […]
Karen Henmueller’s third grade classroom at Stadium Drive Elementary went wild last week, as parents helped Mrs. Henmueller turn her classroom into a jungle to help welcome students this week.
Icers took control of the west side of the state after taking down two teams. The Clarkston Varsity Hockey team began their trip in the west with a 4-1 win over the East Kentwood Falcons last Friday. Junior Garrett Polish opened the scoring in the first period with a goal scored at 13:18 with assists […]
Brandon Twp.-Spring has arrived and with it, green thumbs appear. The sun is shining, plants are sprouting, flowers are blooming and the scent of soil hangs in the air on a recent afternoon at Wojo’s Greenhouse. The nursery will officially open by April 9, when they host ‘The Art and Science of SmartGarden,? a program […]