By the time you read this I will already be gone. I know it seems like yesterday that I arrived here at Orion, but as quickly as I arrived, I am saying goodbye. Upper management i.e. the bosses that be at Sherman Publications felt it was a good idea to ‘shake things up? again and […]
When his house caught fire in 2003, Erich Senft was glad when the Addison Township Fire Department showed up a mere eight minutes after receiving the call. As the newly elected chairman of the Addison Township Fire Board, Senft said one of his objectives is to increase public awareness of the quality and performance of […]
When Brian Brougham joined the Boy Scouts as a Tiger Cub when he was in first grade, he said the whole thing seemed appealing to him. ‘We got to shoot BB guns and stuff like that, so it seemed pretty cool. The more I did it, the more I liked it,? said the Oxford High […]
With the political season well on its way, Indepedence Township Board meetings just keep getting hotter. For the past several weeks, there has been a ‘grudge match? between Neil Wallace (a member of the six-member slate) and Mike Clark (campaign supporter for Supervisor Dave Wagner). However, I think the back and forth name calling and […]
With July 4 just around the corner, Independence Township Parks and Recreation is preparing for another day of holiday fun. ‘I think it’s important to take time out and spend time with your family and this is the perfect atmosphere to do so. Whether your family lives here or out of town, this is a […]
Four months after Pastor Greg Henneman of Clarkston Community Church handed out $5,000 to his congregation, members are hard at work on their ‘Kingdom Assignment? to help others. Amanda Robotnik and her husband Jonathan received one of the $100 bills, and Amanda’s brother Will Skelly and his girlfriend Desiray Brooks also received $100. ‘I give […]
John Hewko’s interest in politics came at an early age. ‘Other kids would be watching cowboys on TV and John would be watching political conventions,? said his father, Lubomyr “Lu” Hewko of Independence Township. ‘It’s not so much politics as running for something, but being in public service,” said Natalie Hewko, John’s mother. He may […]
At almost 92 years old, Bill Cobb of Independence Township has lived a full life. Born in 1916, Cobb grew up in North Branch, Mich., along with his four sisters Eliza, Harriet, Martha, and Marion, and his brother Burt. His mother was a nurse, who graduated from Alma College in 1903 with a class of […]
Jeff Todd of Independence Township had a perfect treat in mind for his son’s birthday party at Clarkston Elementary ? cookies from Clarkston Village Bake Shop. “It’s those big star cookies that my son loves,” Todd said. “They’re about a half inch thick, and probably about 1,000 calories apiece.” One problem: the order was for […]
After two years of debate between Independence Township and Oakland County, the Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority is a reality. ‘It was a lengthy process, obviously, but there were I think some good reasons from the county standpoint why they were being judicious in this whole thing,? said Dick Carlisle, township planner. ‘We’re hopeful that […]