Addison’s Fire Station #1 opened its bay doors to the public Saturday morning as firefighters hosted an Open House. Attendees feasted on pancakes and sausage, inspected fire apparatus and even got a chance to see the University of Michigan’s Survival Flight helicopter, which made a special landing.
The Clarkston Rotary welcomed two new members as Jim Jeszke and Luc Poirier were recently installed as Rotarians. Jeszke is an employee of Clarkston State Bank while Poirier is one of the owners of Slick and Bubba’s Elite and Expeditious Websites. ‘As Slick and Bubba’s continues to grow we want to get involved in the […]
Three recent home invasions in Independence Township give the appearance of someone who knew what to look for and where. ‘My guess is they’re related,? according to Lt. Dale LaBair, commander of the Independence Township substation of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department. The break-ins occurred on April 13 and 14, all in the general vicinity […]
The people have spoken and they want to keep hunting in Section 31 of Oxford Township. ‘Once this starts in this little section, it’s going to go there, there, there, there and pretty soon, guess what? You’re locked up and you’re done,? said Alex McKinnon, a 28-year resident of the township. After listening to 19 […]
An unprecedented opportunity to hear all of Oxford’s choir students sing as one voice will take place at the high school’s Performing Arts Center Tuesday, Oct. 23. ‘We’re talking over 260 students,? said Choir Director Christopher Card. ‘This is something pretty new. I don’t think they’ve done this before.? Every choir student in the 7-12th […]
The River of Life project at St. Daniel’s Church hopes to not only educate its own parish about how to take care of the environment around them, but other individuals living in watersheds throughout southeastern Michigan. Since its inception in 1998, the project has created handbooks on how to better care for the Earth as […]
His official title is Worthy President Bill Rudaitis. When it comes to children’s charities, he has earned a different title. ‘The call me ‘worthy marshmallow,?? Rudaitis said. ‘I just like kids.? President of Clarkston Aerie 3373 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Rudaitis also tries to deflect the focus from himself to his fellow Eagles. […]
Give us a hearing or we won’t collect your money. That was Oxford Township’s message to the Oakland County Drain Commissioner’s Office (OCDC) and apparently, it worked. Township officials Oct. 10 voted unanimously not to place the 2007 Multi-Lakes Level Special Assessment on the winter tax roll until the county holds a public hearing for […]
After teaching children for 34 years, Carol Walborn decided it was her calling in 2003 to delve into the field of ministry. She had already had experience as a lay person at the Cole United Methodist Church near Yale, MI, playing piano for the hymns and leading the choir. And in April of 2006, Walborn, […]
The student council at North Sashabaw Elementary School presented its third annual talent show on April 7 to an excited audience. The council, comprised of third, fourth and fifth grade students, helped organize the show that was open to all students. The show featured a variety of different acts, from solo song performances to gymnastics […]