Ortonville – Painting the Old Mill just became a little more costly. An unexpected expense of more than $6,000 was added to the original bid of $12,000 for painting the Old Mill—and now no one wants to pay the extra charges. Russ Adams, owner of Adams Paint the company which stripped and painted the mill, […]
Since May, the Independence Township Public Library has looked a little different – new plants cover Peter Rabbit’s garden near the main entrance. Second-graders from Springfield Plains Elementary helped the Clarkston Garden Club with the changes. On May 27 they arrived at the library for their Academic Service Learning project – bringing seedlings with them […]
Hundreds listened and danced to the summer music of Air Margaritaville on Friday night. It was the kick-off night for the 31st season of Concerts in the Park in Depot Park. This Friday is the swing music from Stardusters Band. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m.
Brandon Twp.-When most students hear the words summer class, a shiver runs down their spines. Pictures of hot classrooms, grumpy teachers and mountains of textbooks make their way into the imagination. But Oxford students Bradley and Steven Freeland learned that taking a summer course can be exciting and fun, especially when the subjects include rock […]
Brandon Twp – With weapons drawn three Brandon Township, Oakland County Sheriff deputies including Sgt.Tim McIsaac surround a bank in downtown Ortonville. If necessary within seconds of the call, a backup to assist the officers could fly to the scene at more than 100 m.p.h. Although the Wednesday, Sept. 24 call proved to be a […]
Nothing can replace a husband and father, killed in the line of duty in Iraq. But people can help. ‘It’s amazing what can be accomplished in one day,? said Patricia Peterson, ‘Patty,? of Independence Township. ‘We have a nice, safe deck to walk on, and enjoy the summer on.? Employees from BAE Systems? facility in […]
When I was younger my children gave me a T-shirt that I grew very fond of. It said: ‘Anyone can be a father but it takes someone special to be a daddy.? Many people might wonder about the difference between the two. Turning to the Word of God it becomes evident to us what the […]
By Elizabeth Lowe Staff Writer Atlas Twp. — Over the past 23 years, Atlas Township Treasurer Sara Bachmann has seen the township through road improvements, building renovations, and the implementation of computerized bookkeeping. Bachmann and her late husband Gordon had planned to retire next year, but after his death in February 2003, she decided to […]
Brandon Twp. – As news of the death of two former Brandon students still rings in the ears of the community, a healing process begins. On Thurs., Sept. 18, best friends “Drew” Cooper, 17, and “Drew” Guellec died in a single car crash on Baldwin Road, in Hadley. Brandon High School Social Worker, Stephen Kane […]
Since May, the Independence Township Public Library has looked a little different – new plants cover Peter Rabbit’s garden near the main entrance. Second-graders from Springfield Plains Elementary helped the Clarkston Garden Club with the changes. On May 27 they arrived at the library for their Academic Service Learning project – bringing seedlings with them […]