Almost 10 years into the 21st century, it’s time we move beyond the past and embrace the future. From our location on Main Street, we can clearly see the excesses of the 20th century automobile culture. As Big Three CEOs have learned, those days are gone. Cars are loud. They pollute. They’re expensive. People use […]
After six straight years of being denied at quarterfinals, Clarkston earned their ticket to semifinals as they beat Flint Northwestern. As the final buzzer sounded, players ran across the basketball court, greeted by Coach Dan Fife, Assistant Coach Eric Chambers and the rest of the team with hugs and celebration, beating the Wildcats, 70-67. ‘All […]
Brandon Twp.- And then there were two. On Feb. 21, following the end of a week that featured four interviews with candidates for district superintendent, the school board unanimously selected two final candidates, Dr. Matthew Outlaw and Blake Prewitt. ‘They are two very outstanding candidates, no question about that,? said Board President Greg Allar. ‘The […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Before this past week, Andy Phillips had only ever won one thing in his life? a Teddy bear when he was a little boy. On Tuesday, Feb. 25, he learned he was getting something infinitely more valuable? iPads for every single student at Harvey Swanson Elementary, where he […]
I was very sad to hear the Seattle Post Intelligencer, after 145 years, was putting out its final print edition and becoming a strictly online ‘paper.? On Monday, I was talking with Planning Commisioner Joe Lawrence, who told me it was the first morning he had woken up and there was no Detroit Free Press […]
Dear Editor, Reg: series on recent fish kill in Lake Waumegah: I live on lake Waumegah. It is unfortunate and dishearting what occured with the fish dying in our lake. Yes, I said lake. Because that is what it is. A beautiful private place where my family spends all day enjoying in the summer. From […]
The alleged number of victims of the Goodrich woman arrested on Jan. 24 for allegedly writing bad checks to pay sellers at her former consignment business is growing. ‘As of Feb. 26 we now have 35 victims with more than $71,000 in losses,? said Chris Swanson, Genesee County Undersheriff. ‘When she was first arrested the […]
Ortonville- The village has been reaccredited as a Main Street community. On Feb. 19, an evaluation team including Ray Scriber from the National Main Street Center and Bob Donohue and Alex Hritcu from Main Street Oakland County interviewed boardmembers of the Downtown Development Authority, as well as village business owners, residents, and volunteers. The team […]
Jon Avery and Adam Zak led the boys lacrosse team to their first win. They both scored four goals for the Monday night victory against Rochester United, 13-4. Andrew Miller contributed with three goals. The Wolves lost to Detroit Country Day last Friday night, 7-2. ‘They played pretty well,? said Coach Brian Kaminskas. After the […]
Dear Editor, Re: ‘Schools set to cut staffing, programs,? March 25 edition: Again, what about pay freezes for employees and paying more for insurance benefits? Many of the children’s parents do not have health insurance and have taken pay reductions as a result of the economy. We need to stop taking away from the students! […]