The following is public information from official documents, including written statements, handwritten eyewitness accounts, court recordings and press releases from the The Genesee County Sheriff’s Department Atlas Township, Oakland County Sheriff’s Department substation, Brandon Township, and the Michigan State Police post in Groveland Township. No bang for your buck On Feb. 9, a Brandon deputy […]
Clarkston High School Vocal Music Department performs in concert at the A Cappella Explosion, 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Clarkston High School Performing Arts Center. The musical performance features the Sashabaw Middle School Encore and Wolf Singers, Clarkston High School Concert Choir, Madrigals, and Detroit Voice. The concert is a cappella and will […]
Clarkston Board of Education President Stephen Hyer administers the oath of office to Trustees Joan Patterson and Sue Boatman. The trustees were elected in this past May’s school election, but their new term didn’t officially begin until July 14. Photo by Phil Custodio
Children smiled as their favorite cartoon and fairy-tale characters handed them candy at the Friendly Forest in Clintonwood Park, Oct. 20. The kids dressed up in their Halloween costumes for the annual event, hosted by the Independence Township Parks and Rec and Clarkston Area Optimist Club
Extra candy from Halloween? Donate it to Treats for Troops, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday and Friday, November 1-2, at Independence Township Substation, 6560 Citation Drive. Oakland County Sheriff’s Office will send the treats, along with thank-you, holiday, and other notes, to troops overseas. ‘Treats for Troops is a great way parents can participate in a […]
Goodrich – Your past affects your future, law experts told Goodrich students last week. Genesee County 67th District Judge John L. Conover and attorney Joseph J. Sefa, a 1957 Goodrich graduate, visited Goodrich High School teacher Jim Jackson’s business law class Feb. 11. The two shared real-life examples about drinking and driving issues, and the […]
Costumed canines and their owners filled Depot Park with friendly barks and bays, Saturday, for the Howl-o-ween Pooch Parade. The Michigan Animal Rescue League and Devoted Friends of Ortonville offered pet adoptions, and dogs competed in a costume contest during the Oct. 27 event.
Joe O’Hearn felt inspired when he read a news article about local businesses and residents raising money to help a neighbor in need. O’Hearn got to work, organizing the ‘Cruisin? for a Cause? event. The first annual cruise will be Aug. 3. All proceeds will go to Alex Knapp, 22, a soldier wounded in Iraq. […]
A preliminary final draft version of Springfield Township’s revised master plan should be arriving on the desks of officials in surrounding communities this week. The township planning commission recently finished an update of the extensive document, which employs narrative and maps to describe overall development for current property uses and future development plans. At last […]
Grief care group The Ortonville Baptist Church Grief Care Group meets the first and third Monday each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Ortonville Baptist Church, 173 Church St. in Ortonville. Child care available. February’s topic: ‘Grief and The Family.? Details: Call (248) 627-2513 or go to www.ortonvillebaptist.org. Furry listeners ‘Pawsitive Approach To Tales?–a […]