Hi there, I’m Tricia Kachin, but you can call me Trish. I’m 18-years-old, I’m 5?9?, a vegetarian, a graduate of Oxford High School, and I’ve got a passion for journalism. I enjoy long walks on the beach, concerts, live theater, candle lit dinners, fan fiction, friends, family and God. Some of my favorite bands are […]
15 years ago – 1997 ‘Girls off to good start on the tennis courts? For a team that has faced its fair share of adversity already this season, the Clarkston girls tennis team breezed through Wednesday’s match with ease. Thanks in part to a dominating performance by the four double teams, Clarkston defeated Waterford Mott […]
Oxford native Alex Hoffman is hoping to continue his winning ways on the ice playing hockey for the Nichols College Bison in Dudley, Massachusetts After two years of playing for the Hampton Roads Junior Whalers, an independent team based in Chesapeake, Virginia, Hoffman has honed his skills and is now committed to play NCAA Division […]
NASA landed a six-wheeled rover named Curiosity on Mars last month. Touchdown tested the limits of human innovation, and required a supersonic parachute, radar mapping, rocket motors, and a crane that lowered the rover on a 20-foot long tether. I wonder if our drive for space exploration is fueled by a desire for permanence. We […]
Brandon Varsity Sports 1-24 Volleyball vs. Lapeer West (H) 7 p.m. 1-25 Boys Basketball vs. Flint Northern (H) 7 p.m. 1-26 Wrestling vs. Linden (A) 6 p.m. 1-27 Volleyball vs. Holly (A) 7 p.m. 1-28 Hockey vs. Lapeer East (A) 8 p.m. Boys Basketball vs. Holly (A) 7:30 p.m. 1-29 Hockey vs. Walled Lake Northern […]
Dear Editor, I would have to respectfully disagree with Dr. James O’Neill’s recent letter to the editor saying that this state’s Certificate of Need law should be relegated to the “ash heap of history” (‘O’Neill favors dismantling CON process for hospital,? Sept. 12). The Certificate of Need law has served the people of this state […]
Dear Editor, With all due respect, I have one question for Dr. James O’Neill (‘O’Neill favors dismantling CON process for hospital,? Sept. 12). It is my understanding that you will personally benefit from the addition of a McLaren Hospital here in Independence? The regional hospital bed Certificate of Need is a process in place for […]
Jennifer Lynn Albers and Raymond Roy Smith II were joined in matrimony, May 24, at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Midland. Bridesmaids were Aundrea Albers and Valerie Albers, sisters of the bride, and Emily Harner, friend of bride. Best Man was Paul Smith, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Andrew Barrett, Mark Englund, Michael Simpson, and […]
‘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 […]
Dear Editor, I had the pleasure of meeting Jeremy Mitchell one year ago, and l believe he would be a valuable asset to the Independence Township Board of Trustees. I am extremely impressed with his thoughtfulness and dedication to our community and its governance. Jeremy regularly attends all the Township Board meetings, and is an […]