Vets roll out for parade
Three local veterans gathered in uniform for the Clarkston Fourth of July Parade, from left, Frank Quinlin, George Savino and George Thompson. Photo by John Meyland
Fourth fun for furry friends
Fourth of July celebrations aren’t just for humans ? they’re fun for dogs, too! Independence Township’s Festival of Fun always includes an intense frisbee catching competition. Clarkston’s parade is also popular with our four-footed friends, watching from the side of the street or riding in trucks and cars.
New Beetle is hot ticket wherever you go
I didn’t get to test drive the New Beetle Convertible GLS in the summer — which would have been my first choice to drive any convertible vehicle. I did have it for the second seven days of October. It was perfect time for tooling around with the top down and taking in the area’s fall […]
Embezzlement suspect arrested in Groveland Twp.
Troopers from the Michigan State Police Groveland Post arrested a 23-year-old Holly female during a traffic stop on Dixie Highway near Tindall Road when she was observed speeding while driving a 1995 blue Chevrolet pickup. A lien check revealed the driver had a warrant for embezzlement. Unable to post bond, the suspect was transported to […]
NOCB performs Sunday
The North Oakland Concert Band will perform this Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Lake Orion High School auditorium. The donations received from this concert will be given to Orion Township to assist in funding the new amphitheater to be built in the Orion area. In addition to pieces by Percy Grainger, John Philip Sousa […]
Lake Orion Public Safety
Deputy Reports Monday, Feb. 18, borrowed vehicle not returned reported on Chalice Road. *** Tuesday, Feb. 19, window reported broken on a vehicle on Lapeer Road. Money and keys reported stolen from a vehicle on Millcrest Drive. Personal protection order violation reported on Schorn. Radio reported stolen from a vehicle on Leewood. Garage door opener, […]
Power outage leaves residents in the dark, again
Brandon Twp. — Last Wednesday’s power outage left local residents and business owners frustrated. At approximately 3 p.m. Nov. 19 power went out in the Brandon Township and Ortonville area, affecting 2,500 customers and shutting down area traffic lights. “A 40,000-volt line made contact with a 13,200-volt line,” said Scott Simons, spokesperson for Detroit Edison. […]
Christmas in the village
Saturday, Dec., 6 will be a full day of adventure downtown Ortonville. Wake up early, dress in layers, pack up the family and start a full day of Christmas in the Village with breakfast at the United Methodist Church, before the parade. All who have little ones, pack up the wagon with parade bells, cameras […]
Touring downtown
State Sen. Jim Marleau spent the day touring downtown Clarkston, July 8, sharing news from Lansing and getting some feedback from local business owners. ‘I was a small business owner myself ? I know the challenges they face in a struggling economy,? said Marleau, representing the 12th District, which includes Clarkston and Independence Township. The […]
Elise’s Entries A column by Elise Shire
It’s moving time once again for my family and I. Change seems to get easier the more times you go through it. This move has been stirring memories of our first major move three years ago. The first time we moved was from Clarkston to Laguna Beach, Calif., three years ago. Being 17 at the […]