15 years ago – 1997 ‘Savage walks out of city meeting? After running into a dead end with his pitch for a new city planner, David Savage just ran. Savage, a councilman on the Clarkston city council, walked out during the middle of Monday’s regular meeting when he couldn’t get council support on retaining the […]
North Oakland County’s Junior Miss Scholarship program invites high school senior girls, Class of 2009, in good academic standing, to participate in regional competition. Scholarships are awarded to winners who are judged in scholastics, talent, self-expression, interview and fitness. Participants must be U.S. Citizens and residents of North Oakland County. There is no fee to […]
With July 4 just around the corner, Independence Township Parks and Recreation is preparing for another day of holiday fun. ‘I think it’s important to take time out and spend time with your family and this is the perfect atmosphere to do so. Whether your family lives here or out of town, this is a […]
Goodrich – Online exposure may affect Goodrich businesses, thanks to the M-15 Heritage Route. The Village of Goodrich opted to renew its membership in the M-15 Heritage Route at a fee of $200, approved at Monday’s village council meeting. This year, the fee includes inclusion in the new M-15 Heritage Route Web site, which lists […]
There are a lot of ballot initiatives to vote on this November, including five proposed amendments to the Michigan constitution. Times have changed. Two of the proposals are to strengthen unions ? partially unionizing home healthcare workers and making collective bargaining a right. Having these measures in the cradle of the union movement doesn’t bode […]
Dear Editor, This Certificate Of Need process for McLaren Hospital is a perfect example of why the government intrusion into medicine or almost anything sacred or personal in the private sector is a disaster. The last two hospitals in Oakland County were ‘lame duck? decisions by the legislature. I was chief of staff at the […]
Troy Mustangs had a 3-0 lead against Clarkston Riverdawgs 10U, going into the bottom of the second inning, June 18. When the ‘Dawgs came up to bat, the first four tied the score. By the time the inning was over, their teammates had added eight more. ‘They all really work very hard. They love baseball. […]
The newly elected board members of the Ortonville Chamber of Commerce were sworn in last Tuesday at the group’s monthly luncheon. The new board members are president Bob McArthur, Brandon Fire Chief; vice-president Dr. Mitch Marr, Marr Chiropractic; secretary Laurie Renchik, Raymond James Financial; treasurer Linda Moskal, Oxford Bank; trustee Fred Waybrant, Brandon Township Recreation; […]
Atlas Twp. – Back in the 1980s, Emery Bennett found himself at odds with Atlas Township board policies and ran for office. ‘I felt I wanted a chance to try to make a difference,? said Bennett. He won several terms in succession. Last year, Bennett announced he wasn’t seeking re-election. For the first time in […]
Dear Editor, If you have visited the Clarkston Farmers Market when we were located at Depot Park in previous year, we were closed because of Art in the Park. This year, we will be open, Saturday, Sept. 15, because we are now in our new location at Renaissance High School on Waldon Road from 8 […]