The Clarkston Village Players are wrapping up rehearsals for their latest production, ‘Absence of a Cello?, set to debut at the Depot Theatre on May 7. ‘We’re trying to fine tune it, all the way to the end,? Cynthia Haaseth, cast member, said. Haaseth plays the role of Marion Jellicoe in this upcoming production. Written […]
Ortonville- Wondering what exactly is growing next to the Old Town Hall at the corner of Mill and Church streets? It’s not weeds. Well, not the kind you pull out, anyway. They are native plants and part of the Heritage Garden planted in spring, at which time pavers were also laid to create walkways and […]
Oxford school officials received “verbal confirmation” Friday that a student attending the Crossroads for Youth School at 930 E. Drahner Rd. was infected with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). “A student (an 11th grade female) went home (sick) Wednesday afternoon,” said Assistant Superintendent Nancy Kammer, who noted that the Oakland County Health Division was immediately contacted […]
Don’t ask Kelly Martin about his favorite memory as a Boy Scout leader. ‘There have been so many,? he said, finding it difficult to pick out just one from his 36 years experience as a leader. The 62-year-old Independence Township resident also has experience as a Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Explorer. He also worked […]
On April 3, instrumental music students from Sashabaw Middle School took part in the District 4 Solo and Ensemble festival. Sponsored by the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association, the festival was held at Brighton High School. Students performed for adjudicators and earned ratings ranging from a low of ?5? to a high of ?1?. […]
In a wildly exciting game that had a little bit of everything and a lot of big moments, Lake Orion erased a halftime deficit for the second straight week and topped Clarkston 30-27 on Friday night in a district final. Ryan Broth scored all four of Lake Orion’s touchdowns, including two in the third quarter, […]
The Lake Orion High School Marching Band capped their best-ever season with a second place finish at the Michigan Competing Band Association finals, held Saturday at Ford Field. Lake Orion easily set a new school record score, eclipsing 89 points from the Flight I judges. Plymouth-Canton continued their long streak as the state’s top band, […]
Brandon’s baseball team never gave Birmingham Groves a chance. After spotting Groves a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning, the host Blackhawks erupted for eight runs in their half of the first on their way to a 14-4 win in a May 4 contest. With the win, the Blackhawks improved their season […]
Despite two recent doubleheader splits, the Goodrich softball team remains among the top contenders for the Genesee Area Conference Red Division title. In their most recent action, the visiting Martians split a twin bill from LakeVille, winning the opener 4-1 before losing the nightcap 2-1. In the opener, Jessica Morgan pitched a five-hitter with nine […]
Fall colors at the Goodrich Mill Pond. Photo by Bob Flath.