Megan Best, Clarkston resident for 19 years, recently joined Pink the Salon in Clarkston, 7151 N. Main Street. “My parents live here, my brother lives here ? this is where I grew up,” Best said. “I want to keep everyone close so we can do stuff together and not have to travel far.” She started […]
I took a poll, an unscientific poll, with predictable results because I made up the questions. Questions asked in polls, I believe, are made up to direct the answerer to respond in ways assuring the questioner’s sponsors get the percentages they are paying for or expect. My poll has no sponsors. It was taken in […]
What a week for Oxford’s varsity wrestlers! First, they beat up on Linden (47-21) and Lapeer East (48-19) in their first home meet of the season Jan. 30. Then on Saturday, the grapplers dominated the Macomb-Oakland Challenge wrestling tournament at Clarkston High School. The tournament pitted the top five teams from Oakland County against the […]
Southfield overcame a 10-point halftime deficit on Tuesday night to top host Lake Orion, 66-56, in a key OAA II contest. Drew Maynard scored a game-high 26 points, but 18 of those came in the first half for the Dragons (8-7, 7-2). Chris Lum added nine points and 10 rebounds. Marcus Hopkins scored 16 of […]
In the eyes of my sons I am sure they view me as The Meanest Dad in town. To bolster that image, over the past three weekends I had on TV the History Channel’s, America: The Story of Us. As The Meanest Dad in town, I even said before starting the show, ‘And, now for […]
Public Auction of unpaid storage units Ortonville Mini Storage 155 Narrin Ortonville, MI 48462 Unit 137 – Lee Unit 207 – Lindsay Unit 418 – Unburger Unit 234 – Kendrick Unit 421 – Sleeman Unit 426 – Blauvelt All units will be auctioned of by Legacy Estate & Auction Services at 10:00 am on August […]
Something local officials have called ‘long overdue? on several occasions finally became a reality last week as new lights were activated on M-24 at Atwater, including a turn arrow. The arrow, particularly for southbound M-24 travelers trying to access Atwater, was installed by the Michigan Department of Transportation (M-DOT) in early January and activated after […]
Blanche Sims fourth grader Kelly Conlon celebrates her 10th birthday and Fat Tuesday with a Paczki. For more photos from the festivities, see this week’s hard copy edition.
SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE August 9, 2011 1. The Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:31 PM at the Independence Township Hall. 2. Pledge of Allegiance was given. 3. Roll Call: Present: Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace Absent: Carson, Petterson, Wagner […]
PARKS AND RECREATION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Springfield Township Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking proposals for the purchase and installation of ADA compliance doors for the Parks and Recreation Department west entrance. The Parks and Recreation offices are located at 12000 Davisburg Road, Michigan 48350. Those interested in submitting a proposal may contact Jennifer […]