John Baker of Waterford is trying his hand at freelance art, with the help of Family Treasures photo studio of Independence Township. “He makes any photo into a piece of art,” said Brenda Hathaway, who owns Family Treasures with her sister, Laura Capua. “They’re just beautiful and natural. It’s a good idea.” Assignments include houses […]
Clarkston High School’s Team RUSH earned the highest award in FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition’s State Championship at Eastern Michigan University, April 1-3. The Chairman’s Award recognizes the team for its green efforts, team sustainability, outreach, and RUSH Regatta entrepreneurial and engineering summer event. Team RUSH finished 12th out […]
The Wildcat grapplers claimed their third consecutive district championship this past week after defeating Port Huron Northern 72-6 and Romeo 49-24 at the MHSAA Team District finals held Feb. 11 at Oxford High School. ‘This time of year, it’s win or go home,? said Head Coach Paul McDevitt. ‘We knew our backs were against the […]
The Wildcat swimmers maintained their perfect record, now at 6-0, after defeating Troy Athens 99-86. ‘An extremely close match-up between Oxford and Troy Athens (4-2) will lead to an extremely interesting league meet,? said Oxford Head Coach Jackie Rank. Athens? other loss is to North Farmington (5-1) with a final score of 96-90. All three […]
Lend a Helping Hand hosts Mother’s Day Fat Tire Bike 40 Charity Ride, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, May 9, through Clarkston area back roads. Riders choose between four routes, starting at Independence Elementary School, 6850 Hubbard Road: eight miles, family route with one rest stop; 14 miles, flat to rolling dirt roads; 24 miles, rolling […]
It is a sad day in Mudville. Mighty Casey has struck out and the home team has lost. Unfortunately, today, it is not a game, nor a children’s poem. Today, the residents and voters of Independence Township have lost. With a heavy heart on this day I think it is time we ask Dave Wagner […]
The Wildcat boys varsity basketball team secured their fourth win on the hardwood last Thursday night as the boys defeated Farmington 65-56. ‘The game went well. We got back to playing like a team and got everyone to contribute. We were able to get up early and stay on top the whole game,? said Head […]
The Lady Cats battled hard this past week on the hardwood. Oxford kicked the week of with a tough loss to Clarkston 49-36. Kayla Luchenbac led for Clarkston with 17 points and Maddie Beck had 11 points. Abby Butkiewicz led Oxford with 15 points and Maddie Morris had 13 points. Later in the week Oxford […]
This week, weather permitting, many of us can take up where we left off last October: trying to remove our frustrations by hitting a little ball as hard as we can. Time to return to the links. Time to remember there might be ladies within earshot, or the clergy, and to civilize our tongues. Time […]
Village of Ortonville Brandon Township Offices 395 Mill Street Ortonville Village Council meeting April 12, 2010 Synopsis Trustees Present: Green, Eschmann, Skornicka, Batten, Nivelt, Champion, Quisenberry Absent: 1) Approved agenda. 2) Approved minutes of the March 22, 2010 Village Council meeting. 3) Approved minutes of the March 29, 2010 Village Council Special meeting. 4) Accepted: […]