Schools ready for flu season

Clarkston schools launched a program Tuesday to prevent H1N1 flu outbreaks. ‘We think we’re ready but we need to be really ready,? said Deputy Superintendent David Reschke. District websites help, but aren’t enough. ‘We are active and on top of things,? said Reschke. ‘We don’t want to be panicked but we need to be prepared.? […]

Lady Wolves take first in tournament

Spikers took first place at the Grand Blanc Invitational to finish the week on avery high note. ‘It was a great accomplishment,? said Senior Jenna Coates. ‘We took second last year at the tournament.? Clarkston Varsity Volleyball team beat Lasher in the championship round in two game, 25-10, 25-20. Coates had 20 digs and Allison […]

Brandon Township

SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 5, 2015 7:00 P.M. Charter Township of Brandon Brandon Township Offices 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, MI 48462 Members present: Thurman, Allen, Darnall, DeWitt, DePalma, Lapp and Rumball. The Board took the following actions: 1) Approved the meeting agenda as amended. 2) Approved the Consent Agenda containing the following: […]

Independence Township

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE January 6, 2015 A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall. B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Ritchie, Schroeder Absent: Aliaga, Lohmeier […]

Unsung heroes

Tough and mean on field, the starting offense has their work cut out for them. Before going out for their daily practice on Clarkston’s grassy field – Jeff Dean, Greg Keller, Bryan Haslinger, Dan Davis and Jarrett Coy practiced their intimidating faces. The look works for them -going into game four this week, the Wolves […]

Wolves get tougher further into league play

Kickers answered Rochester Adams first goal with a message – they weren’t going to take it lightly. Jake Ray tied the score with Adams putting the soccer ball into the corner of the net with 5:42 remaining in the first half last Thursday. Wolves picked up momentum and John Dushaw found the next opportunity after […]

Oxford Village

VILLAGE OF OXFORD PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE SPECIAL LAND USE SIGN OXFORD BANK 60 S. WASHINGTON ST. Pursuant to the provisions of Village of Oxford Zoning Ordinance No. 324, the Village of Oxford Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 beginning at 7:00 p.m. (or soon thereafter) in the Oxford Village […]

Addison Township

Township of Addison Board Meeting Synopsis The Addison Township Board; it’s elected members are Supervisor Pearson, Clerk Bennett, Treasurer Fisher, Trustee Brakefield, Trustee Boehmer, Trustee Gierak and Erich Senft held meeting as noted below, at the Addison Township Offices, located at 1440 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI. 48367. December 15, 2014 at 7;30 pm Approved the […]

Let’s gooooooo blue!

Clarkston fans left the football stadiem on Friday in a good mood – nothing like a win at home to get the adrenaline going. The gridiron gang won their home opener, 25-21. The crowd kept the boys pumped through the night with cheers and encouragement even when they were down by 11 points. During half […]

Nattrass takes history on the road

Keith Nattrass’ new truck causes a stir wherever he goes, if not with its quarter-inch armor plating, then its three belt-fed machine guns. “The nice thing is being able to secure a piece of history,” said Nattrass of Independence Township. “It would be a shame to keep it in a garage.” He and his son, […]