H. Wallace Parker of Independence Township was angry when he learned township officials thought he had their property. But he also has ‘information that suggests? township employees took the property, a tractor, off his property, examined it, then returned it after finding it was not what they were looking for. ‘That is theft in the […]
Have fun and help out a worthy cause at Bonnie and Clyde’s Backyard Jam, 4-8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6, at 7150 North Main Street. ‘We’ll have several bands, great food, including Mac ‘n Cheese from Clarkston’s award-winning Woodshop, ice cream from Cook’s Farm, popcorn, beverages and more,? said Shari Schulz, owner. ‘Start working on your […]
You may not be able to see their wings, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a group of angels in the local area. On Sunday, I was invited to attend a birthday/farewell celebration of a young Haitian woman at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (see this web edition for the story). She was far away from […]
Dear Editor, Regarding former appointed Assistant/Deputy to the Supervisor Jill Verros — as stated in the in the old Oliver Hardy and Stan Laurel movies, ‘This is a fine kettle of fish.? I am dying to find out why’the Orion Township Board rolled over and bestowed Verros a $340,000 settlement instead of taking it through […]
Preparations are underway for Clarkston’s Labor Day Parade, 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 5. Sponsored by the Clarkston Rotary Club, the parade starts on Church Street and marches to Main Street, north through downtown Clarkston to Miller Road. “Clarkston Rotary is proud of its 71 years of sponsoring the Labor Day parade,” said Joel DeLong. “Rotarians […]
Springfield Township Farmers Market hosts the Harvest Is Here Festival, Sunday, Aug. 14. The festival will include fun and educational events, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Shiawassee Basin Preserve. Call 248-846-6558.
Dear Editor, The F.I.R.S.T. Robotics Team 302 of Lake Orion High School would like to thank Baldwin Caf? owner Dave Chappell for the support that he has given to the team. Dave allowed the team to put a collection can on the counter where not only Dave but his patrons have generously donated to the […]
Options, options, options ? There are many misconceptions about what must be done with a 401(k) when someone leaves a company. Some people think they have to cash out their 401(k) upon leaving a job. Others think they must ‘roll it over? into a new 401(k). Still others believe that they must leave the 401(k) […]
Clarkston High School Boys Tennis tryouts are Wednesday, Aug. 10, to Friday, Aug. 12, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. All players, ven those with minimal experience, are welcome to try out for Junior Varsity as well as Varsity teams.
Independence Township wants to team up with Clarkston Schools and Oakland Country Road Commission to make driving to and from Clarkston High School safer. They will use tri-party money to make about $50,850 in light improvements at the intersections of Clarkston and Flemings Lake, and Walters and Waldon roads. Each contributes $16,950. ‘Costs are minimal […]