A burglary case in Independence Township was closed with the arrest of two suspects, also wanted for burglaries in Waterford Township. Cameron Ryan Cornell, 19, and Johnathan James Sornson, 38, were arrested in connection with burglaries in the 5000 block of Tamarack Park Lane, June 24, as well as Waldon Lake Drive, June 27. They […]
Athletes’ hopes of putting their training to the test at the 10th annual Village Tri and Du are dashed ? this year’s event is cancelled. “We hate to make a decision like that, but we won’t put athletes and residents at risk,” said Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle. “We have to think of the big […]
Organizers hope to fill Depot Park with prayer and worship at the second annual Enkindle the Remnant event, 6-9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 22. ‘Prayer for the community to come together, for all churches and people,? said Josh Kuruvilla, 19, of Independence Township. ‘High schoolers and college kids, and whoever wants to come by and enjoy […]
Artists are invited to share their recycled works of art every fourth Saturday until September at the Recycled Art Market. The monthly market is part of a recycling effort to give new life to items bound for landfills, said Sarah Angelini, farmers market organizer. “We encourage them to come here and use what otherwise would […]
Freshly minted Clarkston High School graduates hit the hallways of their alma mater one last time, this time to celebrate their commencement. This year’s after-graduation, all-night party was at the high school, but grads still had lots of room to have fun for the last time as a class, at least until their five-year reunion.
Those hitting the links at the Chamber Golf Classic can spice things up with contests for all skill levels. At Hole 2, avoiding the rough is good for a sleeve of ball. On Hole 10, $5 lets you borrow a golf pro’s driver, and the pro to go along with it. “The professional will drive […]
Finally meeting Sgt. Amy Day after months of letters and photos, second graders at Independence Elementary had a few questions. “What was the hardest thing for you,” one asked the veteran of the War in Afghanistan. “Leaving this one for 15 months,” said Day, picking up her son, Dylan. “That’s a really long time.” Her […]
No local funds are going to a county-wide consolidated trash service study, but they may soon. Before that happens, supervisors want to know what people think. ‘We’re appealing for opinions,? said Mike Trout, Springfield Township supervisor. ‘Tell us what you’d like to see.? ‘We want to get a feel for how the community views this,? […]
Children and their teddy bears and other stuffed animals picnicked with Independence Township Parks and Recreation, June 12, at the annual Teddy Bear Picnic at Clintonwood Park. They made Teddy Bear headbands and fuzzy bear tails, enjoyed a story read aloud, paraded around the park, and ate hot dogs and cotton candy.
Students in Clarkston’s ASD Link program celebrated a successful year with a picnic, June 4 at Clintonwood Park. The junior and middle school students work with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. “They develop friendships, do homework together ? ASD students learn more from their peers,” said Jeff Long, teacher at Clarkston Junior High. They model […]