Extra candy from Halloween? Donate it to Treats for Troops, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday and Friday, November 1-2, at Independence Township Substation, 6560 Citation Drive. Oakland County Sheriff’s Office will send the treats, along with thank-you, holiday, and other notes, to troops overseas. ‘Treats for Troops is a great way parents can participate in a […]
As Phoebe Peterson went out to check the mail box one day she found a surprise. ‘I found a bird’s nest behind a tree at the side of a driveway,? she said. The birds nest contained three baby robin eggs Her mom, Tammy said there wasn’t a good place to put the nest back in […]
A new workshop being offered free at the Brandon Township Library aims to stop the arguing between parents and children. ‘Love & Logic? will be taught in a month-long series of Saturday workshops. The first workshop is from 9:30 a.m.-noon Feb. 26. Linda Hoogterp, an Ortonville resident who has a master’s degree in social work […]
Goodrich – Your past affects your future, law experts told Goodrich students last week. Genesee County 67th District Judge John L. Conover and attorney Joseph J. Sefa, a 1957 Goodrich graduate, visited Goodrich High School teacher Jim Jackson’s business law class Feb. 11. The two shared real-life examples about drinking and driving issues, and the […]
Costumed canines and their owners filled Depot Park with friendly barks and bays, Saturday, for the Howl-o-ween Pooch Parade. The Michigan Animal Rescue League and Devoted Friends of Ortonville offered pet adoptions, and dogs competed in a costume contest during the Oct. 27 event.
Joe O’Hearn felt inspired when he read a news article about local businesses and residents raising money to help a neighbor in need. O’Hearn got to work, organizing the ‘Cruisin? for a Cause? event. The first annual cruise will be Aug. 3. All proceeds will go to Alex Knapp, 22, a soldier wounded in Iraq. […]
A preliminary final draft version of Springfield Township’s revised master plan should be arriving on the desks of officials in surrounding communities this week. The township planning commission recently finished an update of the extensive document, which employs narrative and maps to describe overall development for current property uses and future development plans. At last […]
Grief care group The Ortonville Baptist Church Grief Care Group meets the first and third Monday each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Ortonville Baptist Church, 173 Church St. in Ortonville. Child care available. February’s topic: ‘Grief and The Family.? Details: Call (248) 627-2513 or go to www.ortonvillebaptist.org. Furry listeners ‘Pawsitive Approach To Tales?–a […]
Clarkston Elementary students grabbed their family and friends last Saturday to take them to their school fair. They spent hours playing games. A popular stop was the Cake Walk and face painting.
For I am not ashamed of the Gospel Paul says as he writes to the Christians of Rome. As we hear those words and think about them I wonder how many people would say that today. We have so many teachings that take away from the truth of God. We hear songs that proclaim to […]