A near record winter on tap for the Detroit area will benefit some species of wildlife, increase water levels and knock down the number of some pesky insects. According to the National Weather Service in White Lake, Detroit has seen its second snowiest winter and the Flint its fourth. Less than 10 inches must fall […]
It was a little bit country at Clarkston Area Optimists’ Denim and Diamonds fund raiser dinner, March 8 at Sellers Renew Auto Center. Attendees enjoyed dinner by Union Woodshop, tested their courage and balance on the mechanical bull, learned some line dancing with Hooked on Country’s Kathy and Herb Dula, and enjoyed the country tunes […]
Name: Katherine Bosetti Parents: Gene and Lorie Bosetti GPA: 3.75 Plans after graduation: Attend Oakland University for nursing to achieve my masters degree in Nurse Anesthesia Extracurricular Activities: Track and Field, Marching Band, Student Council, National Honor Society, 4-H. Favorite Subject: Human Anatomy and Physiology Outside interests or hobbies: pole vaulting, creating seed art pictures, […]
In a few months, strawberries will begin popping up all over the Village of Leonard and Addison Township as part of a new effort to promote local businesses. Dubbed ?30 Days of Strawberries,? the promotion allows local merchants to purchase an advertising square on a special calendar placemat. These placemats will be prominently displayed at […]
Cory Johnston is fighting back after City Manager Carol Eberhardt alleged he was stalking her and said she feared for her safety. Johnston hired an attorney after Eberhardt made comments he felt hurts his professional career and reputation. Johnston’s attorney Fred Butters said he submitted a Freedom of Information Act request around Feb. 21 and […]
Stu Hasting picked up his paddle and won not only one but two gold medals at the 2014 Winter Michigan Senior Olympics in pickleball. “It was something I worked pretty hard at,” Hastings said. He won a gold medal in singles 60-64 age group by going undefeated in his four matches to win the gold. […]
For some people, fewer things in life are more pleasurable than curling up with a good book. The Oxford Public Library is spreading that message among area teens by hosting ‘Turn Off Your TV Week? from April 20-25. That week, the library is encouraging students to ‘use your imagination to create your own world instead.? […]
Oxford Community Schools is looking for an individual to lead its boys varsity basketball program. The district is seeking someone with coaching experience, excellent leadership skills, the ability to motivate students, knowledge of and commitment to the sport, ability to give time appropriate in quality and quantity to build and maintain a successful program, display […]
On March 5, it was time to celebrate new beginnings during a VIP Grand Opening celebration at Andiamo Trattoria, previously Mesquite Creek in Clarkston. Hosted by Andiamo’s and the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce, the restaurant welcomed public officials and business representatives to the celebration. Senior Business Consultant from Oakland County Cathie Abad attended to […]
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services celebrated the grand openings of several offices after the company took over several Prudential Great Lakes locations including one office downtown Clarkston. Additional Prudential offices now operating under the Berkshire Hathaway name include locations in Fenton, Grand Blanc, Davison, Fenton and Commerce Township. On Feb. 21 the newly named office in […]