Kenneth and Susan Barch of Brandon Township are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Andrew Michael Barch, to Danielle Elizabeth Leeper, daughter of Gordon and Sharon Leeper of Davisburg. The groom-to-be is pursuing a degree in software engineering at Oakland Community College. The bride-to-be is also attending OCC and will receive an associate’s […]
After an Independence Township family found their well contaminated by petroleum, officials are beginning to take local action. “We are implementing more oversight locally rather than relying on state or county officials,” said township Supervisor Pat Kittle. The Robinson family live on Maple Road, off Dixie Highway, and received shipments of bottled water from the […]
Clarkston City Council approved second reading of the new Code of Ordinance, regulating land usage, minus rules regulating political and other temporary signs. “The Supreme Court said if you classify signs based on content, that’s in violation of the United States Constitution,” said Tom Ryan, city attorney, at the Jan. 11 meeting. According to the […]
Golfers kept one stroke below Rochester Adams to take first place at the OAA Red tournament last Thursday. The boys scored 325, leaving Rochester to take second and Lake Orion for third. ‘The boys played extremely well under tough circumstances,? said Boys Varsity Golf Coach Pete Gallagher. ‘It was an extremely windy day,? he continued. […]
The Wolves gave one last push as they tried to tie the score on Detroit Country Day on Saturday. It didn’t go as planned and they ended the game with a loss, 7-6. ‘They played well even though we made a few mistakes,? said Boys Varsity Lacrosse Coach Brian Kaminskas. ‘As we went more into […]
Lottery winner Michigan residents bought 18.8 million tickets in last week’s record-breaking, $1.59 billion Powerball, and 26 won $50,000 each, Jan. 13. One $50,000 winner purchased a winning ticket at Neiman’s’Family Market, 7121 Dixie Highway in Independence Township. ‘Congratulations on your good fortune buying a winning ticket,? said Store Director John’Schmidt. ‘Associates here were excited […]
15 years ago – 2001 ‘Clarkston, Bailey Lake elementaries are ‘most improved?? Bailey Lake Elementary and Clarkston Elementary were recognized by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools for top school improvement honors. They were among 75 Michigan schools honored for completing a five-year, eight-phase school improvement process. ‘Artist creates memorial snow sculpture? David […]
Senior Chapin White adds it all when he is on – as well as off – the field. ‘He is an absolute workhorse,? said Boys Varsity Lacrosse Coach Brian Kaminskas, nominating White. ‘He is nonstop and never gets off the field. He is always moving the ball on offense and he is a defense middie. […]
Kickers are proving they are a forced to be reckoned with this season. Within the first week of the girls soccer season, the varsity team has shut down two opponents. Sophomore Lindsey Adams scored the Lady Wolves lone goal against Oxford on March 29. The girls made a total of 13 shots on the Wildcats? […]
Our neighboring city Flint has made national news over a decision made to change their water supply from Detroit to using the Flint River. The cause ? lead in the water from the pipes. Though I have been away from the real world for the last six weeks getting used to life with a baby […]