15 years ago – 1997 ‘Old Oakland County hidden from view? The McMath-Hulbert observatory is hidden deep in the trees by the Baldwin/I-75 exit. The observatory was built in 1920 and featured three solar towers, some of the first to use time-lapse photography. ‘Who should pay?? The Independence Township Board of Trustees was concerned about […]
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Goodrich – Five sixth-grade middle school students were honored on Monday night during the school board meeting following their recent participation in the Destination Imagination competition. Coach Cindy Smith thanked the board and the community for their support. Among the 72 teams from 12 counties, the middle school Destination Imagination team finished 36th. The countries […]
Kathryn M. Patrell Longtime Lakeville Lake resident, Kathyrn M. Patrell (nee Hoye) died peacefully in her sleep at home on December 21, 2004. She was 79 years old. Mrs. Patrell had a long, 15-year battle with cancer. She was born on August 18, 1925 in Detroit to James A. and Marie R. Hoye. She attended […]
Dear Editor, The Clarkston High School Football Rush for Food committee would like to thank all who helped make our 15th Annual community service project a huge success! On Friday, Aug. 17 , 170 members of the Varsity, JV, and Freshman teams came together to collect non-perishable food items to help stock the pantry at […]
Dear Editor, The Clarkston High School Blue and Gold Club would like to thank all the volunteers, sponsors and participants in the first annual Ryan Kennedy 5k fun run for brain cancer research. This event was successful because of the hard work and dedication of the citizens of this wonderful and caring community. We would […]
Ortonville- The CreekFest 5K and 10K Run/Walk and Minnow Mile was held June 7, with a large group of runners participating. The overall men’s winner in the 10K was Rich Power of Rochester Hills, 37:02.5; overall in the women’s 10K was Liz Hendershott of Ortonville, 48:25.1; overall in the men’s 5K was Mark Wright of […]
Compiled from reports by Oxford Village Police, Oakland County sheriff Deputies, Oxford and Addison Township fire departments. Wednesday, December 8 Abandoned auto on Washington and Burdick. Thursday, December 9 A 50 year old Oxford man was arrested for drunk driving on S. Washington. Suspicious person on S. Washington. Friday, December 10 There were no injuries […]
Dear editor: (In response to: ‘These violations must cease,? The Citizen, letters to the editor, page 6, May 31) The Atlas Township Planning Commission is my watchdog of choice. The commission is one of the most respected planning commissions in the state of Michigan. The individuals that serve our community could not have higher standards […]
Dear Editor, The Fourth of July Parade Committee would like to thank the following organizations and businesses for their help with the 2012 Fourth of July Parade. Our thanks to DTE Music Theatre, Bowman Chevrolet, Clarkston State Bank, Smith’s Disposal, City of the Village of Clarkston and the Clarkston Chamber of Commerce for their help […]