The Pine Knob Elementary mascot was gone and Principal Valerie Grimes had gone back in to time get it back. But the students didn’t know what time period she had traveled to. They decided it was up to them to find her and bring her back. They had to visit six of the World’s Greatest […]
Families at Bailey Lake Elementary spent time playing games and learning names as they celebrated Seuss Night.The annual event is in honor of legendary author Dr. Seuss, born March 2, 1904. During the night kids plays educational games using sensory, movement, art, reading and tunes. Each game fulfilling ‘Get Smart? with Dr. Seuss theme. After […]
After unseasonably warm weather for Christmas, winter returned with an ice storm, Monday. The Clarkston area was under a Winter Weather Advisory in the afternoon starting about 1:30 p.m., with state offices closing early. About half an inch of freezing rain and sleet fell, and winds whipped throughout the night, with gusts of up to […]
Delays in the beginning stages caused a delay in delivery of the 2015/16 Independence Township Winter and Spring Recreation Guide. The guide is available now, and can be viewed at www.itpr.org. Registration forms are available online also, but online registration is limited. Parks, Seniors and Recreation Coordinator Tim McNiel said the guide will be available […]
Oxford High School’s Robocats qualified to compete in the state championship to be held April 1-3 at Eastern Michigan, but in order to pariticipate the team must immediately raise $4,000 for the registration fee. The road to the state championship has not been a smooth ride for the RoboCats. Prior to the season, the team […]
Varsity Baseball Coach Jeff Willis is looking for big things out his team this year as he brings back plenty of experience from last year’s team. Even though they finished last in the Flint Metro League in 2009, Willis can feel a different atmosphere around the dugout in his second season as head coach. ‘I […]
Sewer project short Independence Township Board voted, Dec. 22, to approve budget amendments to cover a $424,520 sewer project deficit in 2015. Funding from the state Stormwater, Asset Management, and Wastewater (SAW) program fell short for the sewer project, Budget Analyst Rick Yaeger and Finance Director Wendy Hillman told the board. ‘There has been quite […]
15 years ago – 2001 ‘A breath of fresh air? The snowstorm slowed the delivery of an oxygen tank to Betty Joumas? home. The driver got stuck three times in the unplowed subdivision. With snowblowers and shovels six adults and four children from the neighborhood got him out so he could finish his delivery. ‘Local […]
If last season is any indicator, the Varsity Softball team has a legitimate chance to take home the league title in their final season in the Flint Metro League. Under the guidance of Head Coach Kristi McDevitt, the girls finished 25-10 last season and third in the FML, one game behind Clio for second place. […]
The Varsity Boys and Girls Track team finds itself under a new direction as they begin the 2010 season. In steps Jeff Zoli, who takes over for former track coach Andrew McDonald, who stepped down this past season to help take care of his young family. Zoli, who has previous experience coaching track at Stoney […]