The ongoing construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Baldwin, Indianwood and Coats Roads has left residents in that area looking for new ways to get to and from their homes. Baldwin Road is currently closed at the intersection, but is expected to reopen Aug. 16. At that time Indianwood and Coats will be […]
Brandon Twp.- Teacher Sharon Voyer holds an iPad and sounds out a letter, then asks Kaylee Weir to do the same and touch the correct word on the screen. The little girl concentrates and tentatively reaches out to a word that lights up, showing she is right. A smile lights up the first grade student’s […]
Clarkston High School’s Class of 1978 is preparing for its 30th Reunion. If interested in planning or participating, check Class Missing List at Classmates.com under ‘Announcements,? or e-mail Judy McLaughlin at Clarkston1978@aol.com to receive a copy.
Employees of North Oakland Ear, Nose & Throat Centers in Independence Township got together after work March 11 for a party ? a packing party for supplies to be sent to soldiers in Iraq. ‘Our office has taken a special interest in the military because of the involvement of family and friends of some of […]
July 28 was the last day of the Orion Senior Center Big Bass/ Big Trout contest. During the contest no fish were harmed, but were very well fed. A good time was had by all participants. A special thanks must go to Ron Jedlicki of the Hook, Line and Sinker for his seminar on Fly […]
Brandon Twp.- The school board will discuss privatization of custodial services at the next finance committee meeting, planned for 6:30 p.m., April 10, at the central district office, 1025 S. Ortonville Road. The district has received six bids from companies offering to provide custodial services. Superintendent Lorrie McMahon said of those bids, four companies offered […]
Goodrich-In a special meeting Monday night the board of education voted 6-1 to retain the services of the Michigan Leadership Institute to coordinate the search for a district superintendent following the resignation of John Fazer on March 26. Trustee Jeff Gardner voted no. Fazer’s last day as superintendent will be June 30 and the board […]
Firefighters, police officers, and other professionals from the community took time off from their day March 12 to read to Bailey Lake Elementary students. The event was part of Read to Me Month, which also includes students keeping track of how much they read.
Why is Ricky Williams not in jail? He’s the running back who has retired after five years of playing in the NFL. He retired, not from injuries, not from health concerns, but because he wanted more time for Wacky Tobaccy, so he could smoke pot. Last time I checked smoking dope was illegal in the […]
The children who live by Swiss Village Children’s Park would like to submit the following comments regarding their disapproval of the woodchips that were placed over the play sand under the green eyed frog slide. I don’t like the woodchips around the slide. They hurt my bare feet and they’re so high there’s no room […]