For Kande Ngalamulume, Democrat candidate for U.S. Congress, Clarkston was just the spot to kick off his campaign. “I love the people of Clarkston and north Oakland County,” said Ngalamulume, May 6, in front of 5 S. Main Street, home of The Clarkston News. “Get used to me, I’m going to be here a lot.” […]
Brandon Twp – When it comes to rescuing animals the Brandon Fire Department has plenty of experience, but for the firefighters who pulled a 1,000-pound horse from the mud, the rescue was exceptional. “This was sort of a horse of a different color, so to speak,” said fire chief Bob McArthur. “We’ve rescued ducks and […]
Brandon Twp. — It would be no surprise to Emily Jordan that next Sunday’s hard rocking concert is considered a celebration of life. Emily, who died in a tragic swingset collapse last year, loved music. Her family is holding a Christian rock festival in her memory at 5 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Brandon High […]
As an independent, conservative, and a problem solver, Independence Township resident Richard (Rick) Gutowski feels he would make a good candidate for State Representative of the 44th District. ‘I need to present that to people and allow them to decide that’s what they want,? he said. Gutowski said there were a couple of things, which […]
The Easter season is a time of great joy and a celebration of a victory-a victory of life over death, a victory of good over evil. This was accomplished by Christ rising from the dead. The Resurrection teaches us that spiritual goodness prevails even over physical death. And a promising fact is that we can […]
Goodrich – Grace Ranger, of Goodrich, has been Genesee County’s Emergency Director since 1997. This year, she was named 2003 Professional Emergency Manager of the Year. “The award itself is quite an honor,” said Ranger, “it’s very, very coveted by emergency managers at the local level. But it isn’t just me who deserves the award, […]
Goodrich — New scoreboards are lighting up the Goodrich High School gym, thanks to a donation by former high school teacher Kathleen Schollar. Schollar, who retired last year after teaching 25 years at Goodrich, heard rumors the two-decade old scoreboards were in “fragile” condition, said Goodrich Athletic Director Al Martus. “Within three or four months […]
Springfield Plains Elementary students took their positions on the grass for their cool-down. It was the biggest Yoga class anyone had seen – with 572 kids getting into a mountain pose. The students had completed their first A.C.E.S day – All Children Exercise Simultaneously around the nation at 10 a.m. on the first Wednesday in […]
As owner and practitioner at Clarkston Veterinary Clinic for the past 25 years, Dr. Howard J. Schwartz personally cares for people’s pets. “I see each patient, and clients know they’ll see the same doctor,” Schwartz said. “I like to offer personalized care, and spend time with patients.” Growing up in Oak Park, he worked as […]
It appears former Deputy Treasurer Sharon Fahy’s sexual harassment lawsuit against Treasurer Joe Ferrari and Oxford Township will be settled out of court. Following a Nov. 5 closed session meeting with their attorney, township officials voted 7-0 “to finalize settlement in the Fahy matter.” No specific details about the pending settlement were available because the […]