By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-It could have been a Cinco de Mayo celebration’yet it’s only December. However, it was a Mexican party in the Brandon High School Performing Arts Center last Wednesday. The Jos? Buena Mariachi Cora, an eight member professional mariachi band from Detroit, played popular Mexican tunes for more than 700 […]
Michaela Rodriguez, at left, and Sophie Heisserer take aim at the dunk tank target at Backyard Jam, July 21. The annual event raises funds for troops overseas. Photo by Phil Custodio.
Brandon Twp.- Students in the district could be paying more for meals this fall. Suzanne Evenson, director of food services, has proposed to the school board that the price of school lunches be increased from the current $2.25 to $2.50 at the elementary and secondary levels for the 2008/2009 school year, as well as an […]
The Clarkston News hasn’t endorsed any candidate for the Aug. 7 primary ? the paper has been filled with your thoughts and opinions lately, especially this week. Check out next week’s edition for a election special section for candidates’ views and positions, as well as our thoughts about it.
Brandon Twp.- Students in the district could be paying more for meals this fall. Suzanne Evenson, director of food services, has proposed to the school board that the price of school lunches be increased from the current $2.25 to $2.50 at the elementary and secondary levels for the 2008/2009 school year, as well as an […]
The Citizen, 12 South St., is hosting sweet treats and coffee beginning at 9 a.m. Friday mornings to receive donations to the newspaper’s Relay for Life team, ‘Breaking News.? Please stop by. Details: 248-627-4332.
Seats on the District Library Board for the proposed Clarkston Independence District Library have filled up. On July 17, Township Board appointed five members of the seven-member board; the Clarkston City Council chose the other two members on July 23. Independence residents Marilyn Pomeroy, Michele Ginn, Allison McFadden-Keesling, Evan Markarian, and Jeanne Molzen will represent […]
Despite denial by the state of McLaren’s Certificate of Need (CON), the first reading of McLaren Hospital building plans was July 17 at the Independence Township board meeting. The proposed four-story hospital will include a transfer of 200 beds and 50 additional specialty beds. McLaren representative Greg Lane said they are appealing the CON denial […]
A detective mystery road rally fundraiser for Kammron Myles, a local 1-year-old who has been diagnosed with IPEX, a rare disease, will take place from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, at MacPhee’s Restaurant, 650 S. Ortonville Road. Tickets for the road rally are $50 per person and include dinner. Details: April at […]
Ortonville-It is once again time for the Village of Ortonville to come together for the annual luminary project. Luminaries are no more than a special bag with some sand in the bottom and a small candle that will burn for eight hours. The village streets are lined with these bags and the candles are all […]