The Wolves boys and girls ski teams had a little more trouble with Lake Orion on Feb. 1 and 2 than normal. However Clarkston persevered and both teams now stand at 9-0 on the season. The girls team faced an undefeated Lake Orion squad; however, the Wolves came out of the action with an unblemished […]
Clarkston wrestling watched any hope of winning the league from their grasp as they went 1-1 at the double dual meet on Feb. 7. The Wolves bested Waterford Mott 46-36, but suffered defeat to West Bloomfield 39-38. ‘We had a more than one weakest link today,? said Clarkston Coach Joe DeGain. Clarkston’s Braden L’Amoreaux, Josh […]
After 24 years on the Parks and Recreation Commission, Rick Laidler is stepping down. ‘The reason I’m stepping down is because I am retiring and I’m moving to Florida,? he said. ‘I am 64 years-old, so I am ready to retire.? He is moving to Fort Meyers with Marie, his wife of 43 years. After […]
The township board adopted a resolution to request a ‘Renaissance Recovery Zone? for MPD Welding, Inc., located on Lapeer Road. The resolution will help in allowing MPD Welding to participate in a collaborative agreement with other tool & die businesses in state to receive temporary property tax exemption for period of up to 15 years.
The township board approved signs for the Culver’s restaurant, set to open later this month as part of the Dutton Corporate Centre Planned Unit Development. The approval was recommended by the township’s planning commission on June 18, and included variances granted by the zoning board of appeals on June 23. The board denied a sign […]
‘Leadership Clarkston? is not a concept recently sprung from the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce; however, the idea did originate with one driven chamber leader. Past chamber president Tim Patterson created the idea of ‘Leadership Clarkston? in 2004. According to Chamber Director Penny Shanks, Patterson was involved with similar groups and wanted a way for […]
Becky Paquin started working for Oxford Township in December 1997 as an assistant to Former Supervisor and current Township Clerk Curtis Wright. A year later she got picked up by the Parks and Recreation department. ‘In October of 1998, Ron Davis (parks and rec. director) came in and told me I needed to go work […]
For U.S. soldiers serving in far-off and often hostile foreign lands, nothing beats a taste of home. In order to show them that they are not forgotten and that folks back home are appreciative of their vigilance, bravery and sacrifices, Daisy Troop 70945 is engaged in a ‘Troops to Troops? fund-raiser. So far, the troop, […]
The Orion Township Board of Trustees directed Supervisor Jerry Dywasuk to prepare a written report on the Detroit Water & Sewer Department Water Main Route ? Phase II. Dywasuk’s report, to be presented at the July 21 board meeting, is to include a resolution for board consideration. DWSD has been discussing a route that would […]
‘Keeping it in the family? is a saying the LaFontaines know well. At the age of 13, Michael LaFontaine experienced love at first sight when his eyes fell upon Maureen Blouin. Once the time was right, the two were married. Today the couple have four children: Christia, Michael (wife Sarah), Kelley (husband Barron), and Ryan. […]