Congratulations to the Oxford Soccer Club U10 Boys team for winning their division outright with a record of 8-1-1! Playing in the Michigan Youth Soccer League against teams from Grosse Pointe, Lake Orion, Utica, Birmingham and Sterling Heights, the Wildcats finished the season on a 7-game win streak. The Wildcats entered the final weekend needing […]
Congratulations to Horst and Eleonore Witte who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 18. Horst and Eleonore’s story is a true testament of love, friendship and family. The couple married on Feb. 18, 1955 in Germany. Within a year, Horst moved to Canada to work in the gold mines with the hope of […]
Richard and Maureen Lemaster, of Clarkston, are pleased to welcome home their new baby girl Charlene C. Lemaster. Charlene was born in Pontiac on Jan. 7. She weighed six pounds, nine ounces and measured 19 inches. Welcome home, Charlene!
Brandon Twp.- A public hearing to receive input on the non-resident recreation fee will begin at 7:30 p.m., July 31, at the Brandon Middle School cafeteria, 609 S. Ortonville Road. In February, the board unanimously approved raising the non-resident recreation fee from $10 to $60 per individual and event, or a $125 annual family fee. […]
Good Times in Goodrich The fourth annual ‘Good Times in Goodrich? sponsored by the Goodrich/Atlas Chamber of Commerce will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 13 and 14 at the Goodrich Commons and downtown. Registration forms are now being taken from businesses for the ‘Business Expo? at the festival. To participate, call […]
Junior Courtney Kennedy and sophomore Katie Hubregsen show off their nerdy side as the Clarkston High School Varsity Cheerleaders got into the Halloween spirit at last Friday’s football game and dressed up. Photo by Wendi Reardon
Brandon Twp.-At a cost of more than $20,000, crews from Luke’s Trucking demolished an abandoned home at 2330 Ortonville Road on Wednesday. The home had suffered massive damage due to flooding over the past three years, say township officials. In addition, the roof had collapsed and the home was in extreme disrepair after the owners […]
Come enjoy a spaghetti dinner from 5-7 p.m. on Feb. 18 at the Independence Township Senior Center. Come in for an inexpensive dinner that includes homemade sauce, fresh tossed salad, garlic bread and beverage. During the Lent season, meatless sauce is available as well. The cost is $4 per person. Desserts $1 extra. *** The […]
Citizens interested in holding gatherings in Independence Township Hall will be able to do so now that the Township board has developed a utilization policy. The main hall, which holds 140 people and a conference room, which fits 12 can now be rented for free to Independence citizens. The township Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, a trustee, […]
Dear Editor: As I walked through the mall a few days ago, I could not help but notice the back-to-school attire advertisements plastered on every storefront and window. As an elementary educator, I would simply like to offer a suggestion to those adults who are spending money on clothes for their children this fall. Although […]