Finn remembered

Zachary Daniel Finn of Clarkston died from injuries suffered in a traffic accident this past weekend. He will be remembered for his smile and sense of humor, said his uncle, Brian Varney “And for being such a gentlemen and a good listener when you needed someone to talk to, and, most of all, being able […]

Tanner home perfect spot for film production

The mayor’s speech was made up, but music, mood, and swanky mansion were real at a movie shoot last weekend in Springfield Township. Jim and Audrey Tanner, who often host parties for SCAMP and other community groups on their sprawling estate, hosted cast and crew of the drama “Approaching Midnight.” “It’s exciting, really neat,” said […]

The award goes to…

Rose Marie Farrar’s husband, Steve Farrar, kept secret for about a month her award for Clarkston Citizen of the Year. Near the end, though, he couldn’t contain himself. ‘He kept asking me if I got anything in the mail,? Rose Marie said. ‘I said I got something from the chamber, but I thought it was […]

World War II witnesses teach students

One day when Dennis Robinson was 7 years old, he found something interesting. ‘In a bog, a swamp, I found an incendiary bomb,? said Robinson. ‘I tried to be helpful. I pulled it out, tied a clothesline through the fins and tied it to the handlebars of my bike, and I drove it to the […]

Pets stay home with Aussie

Christine and Pier Bollini are taking their new business to the dogs. ‘We were looking for a home-based business,? said Christine, owner of Aussie Pet Mobile in Clarkston, with her husband. ‘We were looking at the different franchise opportunities and this one appealed to us. We saw a need for it, and we wanted to […]

Czech teachers visit to learn U.S. methods

Voting and speaking out about government are often rights taken for granted in the United States, but are still new in the Czech Republic. But to learn more about them, Czech teachers Ivana Havlinova, Anna Buzkova, Dagmar Havlikova, and Kvetoslava Lyskova visited Clarkston High School May 15 as part of a federal exchange tour. “Their […]

Two votes for Independence fire millage

To fully fund Independence Township Fire Department, residents need to cast two “yes” votes, Aug. 7. “The community is very supportive. We’re pretty confident, but we don’t take them for granted,” said Don Herbert, paramedic and engineer, Independence Township Fire Department. Residents are invited to stop by the station at 6500 Citation Drive to talk […]

Santorum to speak for center

Birth Choice Pregnancy Resource Center of Independence Township welcomes Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum to its fund raiser dinner, 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug, 9, Palazzo Gande, 54660 Van Dyke Avenue in Shelby Township. “We know Sen. Santorum is a very strong prolife advocate,” said Brenda Savage, executive director. “We’ve sought him out as speaker for […]

Poppies for veterans

Sisters Alexus Champion and Alyssa Champion joined veterans all over the area this weekend, distributing poppies for Poppy Days. ‘It’s very hard work,? said Alyssa, junior miss poppy, representing girls 6-12 years old. ‘It’s very nice to help veterans and other people in need.? ‘We help veterans? families, give back, and serve my country,? said […]

Family affair for downtown law firm

Clarkston Attorney Laurie Cunningham knows her new law partner well ? it’s her son, Noah Fields. “It’s a family business,” said Cunningham, who practices law at 21 S. Main Street. “Noah grew up in the business ? he’d go to court with my dad (the Hon. Robert Cunningham, who served as a judge in Pontiac). […]