Art is more than a hobby for Clarkston resident Gary McKinney. The local artist is being featured this month at the Independence Township Library meeting room. McKinney is showing paintings of downtown Clarkston mixed with depictions of other areas in Michigan. ‘Art is inspiration and I was inspired to paint local scenes,? McKinney said. ‘These […]
Developers and residents will see some new faces handling building inspections and zoning questions in Oxford Township. Last week, township officials voted to accept the resignation of Building Official/Zoning Administrator Michael Darling effective Friday, Oct. 12. ‘I wish Mike the best of luck,? said Supervisor Bill Dunn. ‘He spent 20 years with this township.? The […]
Statistics can be frightening things, especially if you’re the parent of a teenager who drives. Did you know that 15 percent of fatal motor vehicle crashes involve a teen driver? Or that traffic crashes are the leading cause of teen fatalities? Facts like that concern Oxford resident Stefanie Deeg because her oldest daughter, Maurgan, a […]
Going from the big man on campus to a freshman on the University of Michigan baseball team hasn’t always been easy for Michael McCormick. Still, the 2003 Goodrich High School graduate is going through the normal ups and downs of a college freshman, and has a bright future ahead of him, according to Michigan coach […]
Brandon’s baseball team was not intimidated by the big-name reputation of the Clarkston Wolves. The visiting Wolves have two players ? Sam Palace and Aaron Powell ? who have already accepted scholarships to play college baseball next season. However, it was the host Blackhawks that won a pair of close games on April 21, sweeping […]
‘Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.? First uttered more than 2,000 years ago, this most important of commandments is practiced on a daily basis by the selfless volunteers who comprise Oxford/Orion FISH. Last year, FISH provided food to 1,227 local families (3,328 individuals) in need, not to mention offering financial assistance to those who […]
The Addison Twp. Board of Trustees unanimously approved a site plan Monday night to build a new resident house on the property of St. Augustine’s House, contingent upon the fire chief’s recommendations that certain fire safety issues be changed. St. Augustine’s, located on E. Drahner Rd., is a Lutheran monastery located on 40 acres, with […]
‘Horseback Riding, Ages 7 to Adult: Learn to be around horses. Come and learn the fine art of English Horseback Riding at Fox Lake Hunt Club. Each class teaches basic riding, grooming information, anatomy of the horse, and various parts of the saddle and bridle. Long pants must be worn, and hard-soled shoes with heels […]
It seemed like there were two different Goodrich teams playing at Swartz Creek April 20. The Martians got a stellar pitching performance from Nick Wesener on their way to shutting out the Dragons 8-0 in the first game of their twin bill. However, in the nightcap, the Martians committed four errors, and allowed eight unearned […]
Cookie Devine models a fun, furry outfit from Grand Blanc’s Kim Rose Fashions at last Wednesday’s Oxford Women’s Club Fashion Show at Addison Oaks. About 240 women attended and approximately $4,400 was generated by the show for the club’s scholarship fund.