Christian R. Goetz and Ashley K. Rich of Goodrich, and Justin L. Dixon and Michael D. Lowis of Ortonville, all graduated from Grand Valley State University in April. Goetz earned a bachelor of arts degree, while Rich, Dixon and Lowis all received bachelor of science degrees.
Noah Alexander Williams Jennifer and Michael Williams of Brandon Township are proud to announce the birth of their son, Noah Alexander Williams. Noah was born at 4:10 p.m., Sept. 7 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac. He weighed 6 pounds and was 18-and-three-quarter inches long. Big brothers are Nathan and Joshua. Proud grandparents are […]
Holiday hours The Clarkston News office will be closed on Wednesday-Thursday, Dec. 24-25, for Christmas, and Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 for New Year’s. Classified deadlines are Friday, Dec. 19, and Friday, Dec. 26. Call 248-625-3370 for more information. Grants for repairs Independence Township Trustees approved $47,000 in community development block grants for minor home […]
15 years ago – 1999 ‘Master Plan Vision 2020 adopted? The long-awaited adoption of the Independence Township Master Land Use Plan and Vision 2020 Strategic Plan was soured by approximately 100 residents in support of an anonymous letter circulating the neighborhood which contained several misconceptions of the plan. ‘Village Town Center OK’d by planners? Long-waited […]
At noon Tuesday, the first day of classes at Goodrich High School, senior Elizabeth Gray was reading in the school’s media center while about 700 of her classmates were in the auditorium watching President Barack Obama’s ‘Back-to-School? speech. ‘I don’t believe we should be forced to watch Obama,? said Gray. ‘If my parents want me […]
Michelle Phaup of Independence Township was recently named a top 10 finalist for the ‘Good Neighbor Award? by the National Association of Realtors. ‘It’s a great honor,? she said. ‘I can remember being at past realtor conferences and being in awe of the top 10 people that were selected, so to be a part of […]
It’s amazing how this time last year we were bombarded with snow and this year there hasn’t been as much or even half as much in December. But lots of fog. It kind of messes me up when I hear Bing Crosby crooning, “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the ones I used […]
Help for snow shoveling Dear Editor, I just received notice from the City of the Village of Clarkston ? they’ve voted down taking care of the sidewalks and want to charge $130 if they shovel your sidewalk and can fine a homeowner up to $500 if they do not shovel two inches of snow within […]
The Wolves looked past the moisture on their helmets as the rain came down heavier and faster on the field Friday night. The gridiron gang focused on Rochester Adams and what they needed to prove on the Highlanders ground. They kept Adams down and won the season opener, 6-3, proving the Wolves defense is ready […]
Clarkston Area Youth Assistance hosted the annual Mentor’s Plus Back to School party, Aug. 27, at Clintonwood Park. “In order to stay in school, we felt the kids had to start their new school year off on a positive note ? appropriately and adequately equipped with school supplies,” said Joyce Bleim of CAYA. “With the […]