John Hewko’s interest in politics came at an early age. ‘Other kids would be watching cowboys on TV and John would be watching political conventions,? said his father, Lubomyr “Lu” Hewko of Independence Township. ‘It’s not so much politics as running for something, but being in public service,” said Natalie Hewko, John’s mother. He may […]
Brandon Twp.? Dynamic. Excruciate. Exhilarate. Bureaucrat. Trespassing. These were just some of the words fifth and sixth graders faced as they competed for the top honor in the Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School’s spelling bee last Wednesday. About 45 minutes after the bee had begun with 20 students, only two spellers remained? Daniel Penix and Kevin […]
Billy Parr, 2006 graduate of Clarkston High School, is on his way to making music a career. “Our longterm plan is to do it 100 percent,” said Parr, 24, who owns and operates Synergy Production with Matthew Rankin of Livonia. They work on their music every day, writing, mixing, and recording music, mostly hip hop […]
Fans are familiar with junior running back Ian Eriksen since he opened the Wolves’ football season with a 99-yard kickoff return. It led to Clarkston’s first touchdown against Rochester Adams only 13 seconds into the game, Aug. 24. “It was awesome,” said Kurt Richards, head coach for the Clarkston Varsity Football team. “I don’t think […]
Teen Movie, ‘Bee Movie,? 2 p.m., June 25, Springfield Township Library, 12000 Davisburg Road. 248-846-6550. *** Spaghetti dinner fundraiser, Sandy Dubre, candidate for Independence Township treasurer, 5-8 p.m., June 25, Clarkston Eagles, 5640 Maybee Road. $20. 248-625-9838. *** Water Ski Show, Spray Masters, 7 p.m., June 26, Big Lake in Davisburg. $3. Rain or shine. […]
Ortonville-Concerns over the forthcoming South Street paving project were addressed at the Old Township Hall last Monday evening. From 5-7 p.m. Leanne Panduren, the project manager from Rowe, Inc., answered questions from residents and business owners. ‘It’s a pretty straightforward project,? she said. ‘Take it out and put it back in.? Panduren said the project […]
BB gun On Jan. 6, a Brandon deputy took a report of malicious destruction of property to a vehicle that happened at a business in the 3000 block of S. Ortonville Road near Oakhill at around 11:40 a.m. The complainant stated he was in his vehicle when the driver’s side window shattered. He believes the […]
Clarkston Optimist Jeff Reed, left, and Jeff Morris, recreation programmer with Independence Township Parks and Rec, and a couple felt-skinned friends are busy planning for this year’s Friendly Forest, 3-6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20, at Clintonwood Park. Kids ages 2-9 collect trick-or-treat goodies from television, movie, and fairy-tale characters, including Bert and Ernie. This year’s […]
Clarkston football is holding a summer football camp for boys entering 4th-9th grade. The camp is July 23-26 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The cost is $125 and checks can be made out to Clarkston Football Camp and sent to 5720 White Lake Road, Clarkston 48346. For more information call Coach Kurt Richardson at 248-625-3466. Clarkston […]
Independence Township Parks and Recreation is now accepting registrations for the Start Smart Program. This is a six-week program in which parents work one-on-one with their child in a supportive environment to learn all the basic skills of a sport. Start Smart will offer soccer and baseball and the opportunity to play outdoors. Classes will […]