Dozens of miniature aircraft fill the sky throughout the summer, with members of Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club at the radio controls. “Everyone is welcome to join us at the field on Thursday evenings,” said Steve Demster of Clarkston, club president. Visitors learn about radio-controlled flying with the help of club instructor pilots and trainer planes, […]
To the editor: I guess I’m a new kid on the block. I’ve lived off Allen Road for 11 years and have watched the fields and hundreds of acres of vacant land being sold to new neighbors whom we’ve welcomed into our great and quiet residential hood. Apparently there is a big aesthetic stink amongst […]
To the editor: Residents of Brandon Township: If you enjoy riding your ORV (off-road vehicle) on your own property you should attend the public hearing on Oct. 8. They are going to tell you when and where you may ride: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, not at all. Also don’t come […]
It was a circus at Independence Elementary on June 3 – literally. Students, parents and staff members got into the circus spirit for their annual field day. Various events – all invoking fun and water to keep the kids cool. Including students became elephants and attempted to carry a ball around a course. Teachers and […]
Clarkston State Bank honored more than 50 Clarkston High School Senior Scholars with an Awards Breakfast, May 18, at Deer Lake Athletic Club. “Despite budget cuts, the schools still produce high-caliber students,” said J. Grant Smith, president and CEO of Clarkston State Bank. “A lot of impressive kids come out of Clarkston High School and […]
Brandon Twp – Tom Bruno says there are angels among us and he has seen them. Nearly ten years ago Bruno said he was standing in front of a multitude of angels who had surrounded him with a message from God. Only one angel, dressed in a white robe and longish hair, spoke to Bruno […]
By Elizabeth Lowe Staff Writer Goodrich — When a small student staff at Goodrich High School compiled their annual literary art magazine, they had no idea New York’s Columbia University would award them a Gold Medalist Certificate. “We’re excited, very excited,” said Vicky Schall, 17, a copy editor for “Reflections”. Laurel and I used to […]
Hitters fought through the hot and humid Saturday for their chance to grab the MHSAA Regional title. Both Clarkston and Rochester Adams made it to the final round at Oxford after each defeated OAA foes in the semifinals. Adams took the lead at the bottom of the first inning scoring two runs. A team effort […]
Kristina Lucas and Katie Brozovich faced their emotions as they played against opponents they knew too well. Lucas made it to the championship round in Singles #3 at MHSAA state finals for tennis after defeating Ann Arbor Pioneer in a tie breaker. Then she came face-to-face with her best friend Sara Carlson from Novi High […]
Brandon/Ortonville – Residents of Brandon and Ortonville pay to have the advantage of disposing of hazardous waste. Take advantage of the opportunities to rid your home of hazardous toxins, poisons, gasoline, paint thinners, pesticides, or products labeled explosive, corrosive, or flammable. In May the 15 community, Oakland Household Hazardous Waste Consortium, kicked off a system […]