Knights of Columbus Council 15967 is celebrating a successful first year in Clarkston. Based at St. Daniel Catholic Community, the council used to be part of Council 5436, which served St. Dan’s and Our Lady of the Lakes in Waterford for more than 50 years. “Our new council was established to serve the needs of […]
Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock’s contract is set to come up for the third time with Clarkston Board of Education. Contract provisions at issue at the last meeting, Feb. 9, included a provision for moving expenses ? “the superintendent shall be paid $5,000 upon relocation within the boundaries of the district.” The superintendent, who when hired […]
After months of improvements and renovations, downtown Davisburg is ready for its closeup. “We want to celebrate everything Davisburg, its small-town, rural flavor, history, and natural resources, and bring the community together,” said Laura Moreau, Springfield Township clerk. “It’s a nice way to showcase downtown Davisburg,” said township Supervisor Mike Trout. “We’ve made a lot […]
Volunteers took time out Saturday, Oct. 3, to renovate Rotary Park, across from the Hart Center near downtown Davisburg. The native plants selected for the park match the area’s wet conditions, and will attract butterflies and birds when they bloom in the spring. ‘By next year, this park will be beautiful,? said Trish Hennig, Oakland […]
Cowan Chiropractic celebrated more than 30 years in the community and its new, expanded facility with a ribbon cutting, Sept., 24. “We can now provide our patients with a wide array of fitness management tools,” said Dr. John Cowan. He settled in the Clarkston area 34 years ago on the advice of an uncle to […]
Uncle Peter’s restaurant brings flavors of northern Michigan to Independence Township with its signature beef pasties. “It’s a meal in itself, meat, potatoes, carrots, onions, and rutabaga, all wrapped in a pie shell,” said Pete Caruso , owner. “It’s just like what you can get in the Upper Peninsula.” Customers enjoy the $4.99 baked pastries […]
Oakland Town Hall celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a slate of national and local speakers. “It’s an opportunity to meet people from different walks of life with different talents ? people you wouldn’t ordinarily meet,” said Louise Bisogni of Independence Township, club member for 15 years. “It’s something I’ve always wanted to do. I waited […]
For Katie Anderson and Kathy Rollins of North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy, Oct. 8 marked a first. Anderson, NOHLC executive director, and Rollins, volunteer, walked more than 100 acres of a farm, the first step in the conservation easement process. “We’re at the beginning of the process,” Anderson said. “We’re looking at what can be […]
While conducting research for some upcoming stories about the scourge of heroin and other drugs even in Clarkston, I’ve spoken recently with local counselor and therapist Jim Evans. We talked about how drug abuse starts small and progresses through a series of stages, from occasional use to life-consuming addiction. The process he described rings true, […]
At 3 years of age, Addison Tong of Independence Township is in the fight of her life. Diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (A.L.L) in March, she has already undergone a month of aggressive chemotherapy, with monthly blood cell count and loss of all her hair. ‘She’s been awesome,? said her mother, Halee Tong. ‘I don’t […]