‘Water quality and property values? is the theme of a meeting sponsored by the Neighbors of Parke Lake on Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Independence Township Fire Hall #1 on Citation Dr. Everyone is invited. *** Current happens at the Independence Township Senior Center: ? ‘Menopause the Musical? on Feb. 13. Motorcoach transportation […]
Dear Editor, Though I don’t wish to be dragged into a newspaper letter writing ‘war,? I must correct several inaccuracies in the response letters to my father’s (Dr. James O’Neill) appeal to have the CON laws revisited. The first was the statement that my father, I, or any of our partners could financially benefit from […]
Beets, Beats and Eats meets in Crossman Park every Friday evening through Sept. 12. The event will take place rain or shine. A farmer’s market, arts, crafts, local musicians and dinner will be available at the celebration.
Chrystal Stewart of Fort Myers, Florida, and Mark and Penny VanHorn of Clarkston are honored to announce the engagement of their daughter Amber Marie VanHorn to Dana Martin Patricio, Jr. The bride is a graduate of the University of South Florida and is currently employed as a kindergarten teacher with the Hillsborough County School district […]
Dear Editor, I am a 40-some resident and supporter of our great community of the City of the Village of Clarkston and the Township of Independence, and this sounds as if we have reached a fine cooperative goal of setting our place of residence far along the road towards the re-establishment of our gem of […]
A ‘Texas Hold’em Tournament to benefit the Groveland Fire Fighters Association at noon on July 12, at the Bottoms Up Bar and Grill,14007 Dixie Hwy, Holly. Door prizes, 50/50 drawings and first place- fifth place payouts. Details: Jason 248-634-7722.
U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers announced the candidates he has nominated to the U.S. military academies. Clarkston High School student Chelsea Hassett was the only woman nominated by Rogers. She is the daughter of James and Elaine Hassett, of Clarkston. Rogers nominated a total of 11 individuals from the four counties he represents: Clinton, Ingham, Livingston […]
Dear Editor, Jeremy Mitchell is committed to good ecological stewardship and the long-term healthy viability of our township; he recognizes ecological considerations must go hand-in-hand with economic planning if we are to grow and progress as we wish, while also ensuring a safe environment for subsequent generations. Aggressive economic planning without securing and sustaining a […]
The Oakland County Fair will take place July 8 through 13 at the Springfield Oaks County Park, 12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg. Art projects and farm animal competitions are among the events that will take place at the fair. Details: 248-634-8830 or www.oakfair.org.
Jennifer & Jaclyn Brothers Jennifer Brothers has been named to the dean’s list at Michigan State University for the spring semester. The 2007 Goodrich High School graduate is pursuing a career in child development. Jaclyn Brothers has been named to the dean’s list at Central Michigan University for the spring semester. The 2004 Goodrich High […]