Everyone was green with excitement as eight Clarkston schools were honored for achieving Michigan Green School status, April 28. Sashabaw Middle School celebrated not only achieving Evergreen status – the top honor – but also voted as the top Green School of 170 schools participating this year. ‘Aside from the basics of recycling, we are […]
Monday, Nov. 3, suspicious vehicles were seen on Bellevue. Suspicious circumstances were reported from the trailer at a construction site on South Broadway. A tree damaged a vehicle on Barron. A person on Lapeer Street was in possession of marijuana. A cell phone was lost on Newton. A vehicle at Broadway/Atwater had an improper plate. […]
Ten Years Ago Nov. 10, 1993 ~~~Although the money has already been used, Oakland County wants $1.5 million back from Orion Township. The money was given to the township in exchange for the expansion of Eagle Valley landfill as part of the county’s trash plan which was recently terminated. ~~~Village officials are demanding an increase […]
Have a problem? Future Problem Solvers from Clarkston can solve it. Students from Clarkston Community Schools did as they faced the topic of Food Distribution in the Future Problem Solving Program’s State Bowl, April 17 and 18. Four teams represented by middle school, junior high, and high school students took the top first and second […]
Despite change of coaches, new choreography requirements, and family stress, Clarkston ice skater Kate Manzagol earned a feature performance at the Onyx Suburban Skating Academy’s 10th annual ice show in Rochester, May 1-2. “I love Motown music,? said Manzagol, who skated to Motown’s ‘Baby Love/Stop in the Name of Love.? ‘I was exposed to Motown […]
Hi-Lure Drive resident Roar Sand doesn’t believe he should have to pay an $8,100 public water fee for the Hi Hill Subdivision Water Special Assessment District, for a lot he owns but hasn’t built on. Sand bought a lot in the Hi Hill Subdivision for his home, and also purchased the lot next door to […]
For American soldiers serving overseas in Iraq and other countries this holiday season, it won’t take much to make their Christmas. For many it is as simple as a pair of black cotton socks. Socks are one of the many items on the soldier “wish list” promoted by the “Adopt-a-Platoon” program, being coordinated locally by […]
White Lake Road from Clement Road to Dixie Highway in southeast Independence Township is set for resurfacing, according to Road Commission for Oakland County. Road work is set to start May 17, and continue until Sept. 1 Information is subject to change. Projects can change from day to day, and traffic delays can develop in […]
Students shined on Independence Elementary’s stage. Over 30 acts performed during the school’s 11th annual variety show, April 29. The students performed their favorite songs either by singing, dancing or playing an instrument. Principal Chris Turner raved about everyone’s talent during intermission and the enormous help parent volunteers brought to the event.
In the Hallmark store business for over 20 years, Don and Dee Belcher have brought their expertise to a new enterprise in form of the Trends and Traditions store at Canterbury Village. Their goal is to open the eyes of local residents to Canterbury Village as more than just a “Christmas place.” “People, a lot […]