A Main Street gem is returning almost five years after closing its doors. “We’ve been kind of hibernating, treading water these last few years,” said Floyd “Buck” Kopietz. The former Tierra Fine Jewelry returns as Silver Kiss jewelry shop at its original location, 64 S. Main Street. “I was originally looking at Sashabaw Road, but […]
It took a few takes to get the giggles out, but Everest’s new Journalism and Broadcast Club is on the air. With a studio set up at Everest Collegiate High School, about 20 students launched the club with a newscast by anchors Fabiana Diaz and Adam Goeringer. “It’s going pretty good so far ? the […]
The new year brings its share of challenges for Clarkston Community Schools. First and foremost: keeping classroom standards high while tightening up the budget. “Funding is the hottest issue right now,” said Dr. Al Roberts, superintendent. The school district uses a combination of budget cuts and revenue enhancement, Roberts said. About 90 percent of the […]
This year’s Taste of Clarkston will be filled to capacity with mouth-watering entrees, desserts, and beverages. “We have 36 restaurants signed up ? that’s about the highest we’ve ever had,” said Penny Shanks, executive director for Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce. “The weather looks like it will be fantastic. We’re really excited.” Downtown M-15 will […]
Shoppers at Dixie Highway and Maybee Road were victimized by criminals in two separate incidents, Sept. 13-14. An armed robber stole money and cell phones, 7:58 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 13. According to Oakland County Sheriff’s reports, he ordered employees and a customer at gunpoint to lie on the floor in the AT&T store in the […]
William Maley of Independence Township bridged out of Cub Scouts with its highest award, the Golden Arrow. Now at the end of the trail as a Boy Scout, he leaves with its highest award as well, the rank of Eagle Scout. “The Eagle award means I accomplished something for the community,” said Maley, who has […]
Boy Scout Sam Ekstrom took on an invasive species for his Eagle Project, removing more than 200 Autumn Olive bushes from Shiawassee Nature Preserve. “I like the outdoors ? I hate seeing wild life areas taken over by invasive species,” said Ekstom, 16, scout with Davisburg Troop 192. “It looks good ? they haven’t grown […]
Sporting a set of wings and pointed ears, Val Schendel of Clarkston runs the Children’s Realm of the Michigan Renaissance Festival with a mother’s touch. ‘My daughter wanted to audition in 1995,? Schendel said. ‘She was shy and she talked me into auditioning with her and I did.? They were both hired, Schendel as a […]
The 17 students in Everest Collegiate High School’s first senior class will spend this year establishing traditions for students who follow. But that’s nothing new. They were also the school’s first junior, sophomore and freshman class. ‘We were the oldest class for five years in a row,? said Sam Bellestri, one of four boys and […]
Use common sense. Watch out for each other. Trust your gut. That was the advice for about 40 local residents at the Neighborhood Security Seminar, Sept. 8 at Independence Township Hall. Oakland County Sheriff’s Dep. Dave Stewart and Dep. Luke Decker, directed patrol officers assigned to Independence Township, advised residents to keep their property secured. […]