Fair Fun
Clarkston Elementary students grabbed their family and friends last Saturday to take them to their school fair. They spent hours playing games. A popular stop was the Cake Walk and face painting.
Spiritual Matters
For I am not ashamed of the Gospel Paul says as he writes to the Christians of Rome. As we hear those words and think about them I wonder how many people would say that today. We have so many teachings that take away from the truth of God. We hear songs that proclaim to […]
Third time for school board President Hyer
Steve Hyer remains head of the Clarkston Board of Education, after being reappointed unanimously Monday to his third term as board president. ‘It’s more a function of my schedule and flexibility,? Hyer said. ‘I glad to be able to serve this role on the board.? The first meeting of the 2008-2009 fiscal year, the board […]
Fundraiser earns $25,000 for neighbors in need
Neighbor for Neighbor received almost $2,500 in its ‘Treasures and Treats? rummage and bake sale at the Hart Community Center, downtown Davisburg. The May fundraiser supports Neighbor for Neighbor’s food pantry, clothing closet and financial assistance programs. Neighbor for Neighbor, a 25-year-old all-volunteer non-profit charitable organization, serves low-income families in Springfield, Independence, Holly, Groveland, Rose, […]
Week at a glance
Brandon Varsity Sports 2-22 Boys Basketball vs. Lapeer West (A) 7:30 p.m. 2-23 Hockey vs. St. Clair-E. China (A) 8:15 p.m. Volleyball vs. Holly (H) 7 p.m. 2-25 Hockey vs. Oxford (A) 8:15 p.m. Boys Basketball vs Holly (A) 7:30 p.m. Coed Swimming ? League Meet (H) TBA 2-26 Hockey ? Districts (A) TBA Coed […]
Brandon Township Recreation Briefs
‘Ski & Snowboard Discount Cards: Student Ski & Snowboard Discount I.D. cards are now available for purchase. The cost is $14 per card, which entitles the student to ski for a reduced rate of only $14 on Mondays through Fridays from 3 p.m. to close, non-holiday, for the duration of the ski season. Adult discount […]
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor, When the voters of Independence Township cast their vote on Aug. 5, they will have elected the township board members at that point. The November election will be just a formality. It is very important that voters take a very good look at the candidates running for trustee, treasurer, clerk and township supervisor. […]
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor, Donna Clancy is running for Springfield Township clerk. Everyone in our area knows who Donna is. Not only is she the outstanding executive director of SCAMP but she is the 2007 Clarkston area Citizen of the Year. How lucky we are that Donna now would like to share her expertise, enthusiasm and experience […]
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor, As someone who has lived in Springfield Township for over 72 years, including serving you for 16 years as a state representative and four years as township supervisor, a good share of my life has been spent working to make Springfield Township the beautiful place we enjoy today. My other priority was making […]
A Look Back From The CNews archives
15 years ago – 1993 ‘Mobile caterpillar munching its way into town? A pest that eats and kills trees called the gypsy moth invaded Oakland County. Some districts within the county sprayed for the bugs but the problem hadn’t grown large enough for county involvement. ‘School board bans smoking? The Clarkston school district passed a […]