Andrew and Laurel Droz of Metamora are proud to announce the birth of their son, Joshua Allen Droz. Joshua was born at 11:55 a.m., March 21 at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester Hills. He weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20-and-a-half inches long. Also welcoming Josh to the world are big sister Kathryn, 2, grandparents […]
Charles and Amber Rocheleau of Houghton Lake are proud to announce the birth of their son, Charles Patrick Rocheleau II. Charles was born at 6:51 p.m., Feb. 1 at Grayling Mercy Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19 inches long. Proud grandparents are Darrell and Barb Wekwert of Houghton Lake and Mark […]
Thanks for help with Wild Night Out Dear Editor, On behalf of the North Oakland Land Headwaters Land Conservancy, I would like to thank you for your donation to our fundraising event, A Wild Night Out. Your donation of a one-year subscription to the Clarkston News helped us in achieving operating funds for our non-profit […]
Fort Clarkston celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon cutting with Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, friends, family, and representatives of Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce, Dec. 2. The facility at 7127 Dixie Highway offers an indoor playground, cafe, classes, concerts, parties, and other events for children and families. Call 248-297-5453. Photo provided
Donna Greer of Ortonville and Larry Greer of Edmore are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Toni Marie Greer, to Corey Matthew Ives, son of Janet Ives of Jackson. The bride-to-be is a 2002 graduate of Brandon High School. The groom-to-be is a 1998 graduate of East Jackson High School. An outdoor garden […]
Goodrich senior Derek Warner has committed to Trine University in Angola, Ind., to play basketball and study pre-law and business following graduation from GHS. Warner has been a member of the Goodrich Varsity Basketball program since his sophomore year, participated in varsity cross country, track and tennis. He is a member of the National Honor […]
Oakland Schools Technical students demonstrated what they’re learning at Career Night 2015, Dec. 3 at Oakland Schools Technical Campus Northwest, 8211 Big Lake Road in Springfield Township. Visiting students and families at the four technical campuses around Oakland County learned about high-tech internships and careers, with displays and presentations offered by instructors and current students. […]
As I serve on the SCAMP, Chamber of Commerce, and Independence TV boards ~ work with the members of our board of education ~ and engage with educators, parents, and students, I marvel at their commitment to Clarkston. It is very clear the people here take great pride in the community. I thank you for […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- No more road chloride, a single-employee volunteer parks and recreation department, and elected officials salaries cut in half were some of the ideas discussed at the most recent township budget workshop meeting on March 22. ‘We looked at what could be cut in a worst-case scenario,? said Clerk […]
Goodrich-Long after eighth grade middle school student Justin Broecker graduates, students and area residents may forget his name, but they certainly will remember his project that will keep growing. The school board OK’d Broecker’s Eagle Scout project on Monday night to resurrect a natural area near Reid Elementary School. School officials say the small wooded […]