Brandon Twp.-About 4 percent of all Boy Scouts achieve the highest ranking of Eagle Scout. ZacYingling, a Brandon High School senior should reach that goal by the end of January. ‘Personally, just to show I’ve completed it will make me feel successful,? said Yingling,17. ‘I will be honored to receive it.? To be an Eagle […]
The Village of Ortonville seems to have a growing winter problem along the streets in the downtown area. Each winter snow is pushed off the sidewalks and accumulates on the curb causing an obstacle for pedestrians and a headache for store owners. The issue of what to do with the snow is not exclusive to […]
This year’s Labor Day parade, sponsored by the Clarkston Rotary Club, is certain to draw a crowd. With almost 60 entries and Detroit Redwings? Karen Newman singing The Star Spangled Banner to kick off the event, it is no surprise that parade-goers are excited. At 10 a.m. on Sept. 3, crowds will line downtown Clarkston’s […]
The summer kicked off with Independence Township Parks and Recreation Opening Day of Youth Baseball and Softball. It was a big ceremony as 83 teams walked in a parade from the soccer fields to the ballpark. James Seaton, a student at Clarkston Junior High School, played ‘The Star Spangled Banner? on his electric guitar after […]
Junior Dana Johns became a pole-vaulter for the girls varsity track team by a twist of fate. Her best friend was going to do it freshman year, but choose not to. Johns, who was taught by her how to pole vault, stepped up and said she would do it. ‘I went for support and ended […]
Ortonville- For Linda Byorth-Detrio, owner of Paris Dreams Art and Antiques, 421 Mill St. the myriad of unique items that adorn her downtown store reflect history in a distinctive way. ‘Each item tells a story of a time gone by,? said Linda. ‘The idiosyncrasies and lifestyles of those who lived years ago can be found […]
To some, celebrating Labor Day may mean catching candy at a parade or warming up the grill for a backyard barbecue, but for local workers, commemorating Labor Day is about much more. ‘I celebrate it as a working man,? said Independence Township firefighter and union member Don Herbert. When Herbert thinks about Labor Day he […]
Before the end of the year, walkers crossing Sashabaw at Bowpointe may have an easier time getting to the other side of the road. After hearing complaints, McLaren’s Corporate Director of Facilities Management Dan Medrano along with Township Trustee David Lohmeier, County Commissioner Tom Middleton, and members of the Road Commission of Oakland County (RCOC) […]
Crowds of people enjoyed the sunshine and blue skies of Saturday and Sunday as they walked the streets of Clarkston going in and out of the historical houses for this year’s 26th Annual Home Tour to benefit Clarkston SCAMP. Local artist created unique benches for each house. Two of the benches were raffled off at […]
Atlas signs The Atlas Township Firefighters Association is offering quality reflective address signs with free installation. Sign and bracket: $22. Cost: $8. Mail name, address, city, and telephone number along with a check to: Atlas Township Firefighters Association, P.O. Box 87, Goodrich, MI, 48438. Details: Send an E-mail to AtlasFireSigns@aol.com. Free gym time Victory World […]