What do women’s leadership roles have in common with economic independence, health and wellness issues, domestic violence and mental health? All are topics slated for discussion May 7 at the first public forum of the newly-created Women’s Commission for Oakland County. The 27-member commission’comprised of two county commissioners and an appointee from each commissioner on […]
Nearly a dozen pit bulls were removed from a Springfield Township home after a deputy saw the caged dogs through a window and called Oakland County Animal Control. The deputy, who was responding to an April 15 complaint alleging the homeowner dumped 20 bags of garbage into a neighbor’s driveway for collection two weeks in […]
The bulky package’wrapped in brown paper and wound with orange ‘evidence? tape’sat behind the prosecution table most of the morning Monday as testimony began in Oakland County Circuit Court. But when prosecutors lifted a scraped and dirty, yet distinctive motorcycle helmet from inside, a flood of emotion washed through the courtroom. Vincent Owen D’Anna, 26, […]
Judge Dana Fortinberry spent a recent afternoon leafing through campaign literature from her 2002 bid for the bench in Clarkston’s 52-2 District Court. Before publicly announcing plans to seek reelection in 2008, Fortinberry said, she wanted to make certain she’d kept the promises she made six years ago. ‘I was pleased to see I’d accomplished […]
Dennis Ritter doesn’t like to think of himself as the guy who will fill the shoes left behind by retiring Clarkston City Manager Art Pappas. But, Ritter said he’s prepared to serve the community in which he lives. ‘No one will ever replace Art,? he said. ‘But I’m honored I was selected to fill the […]
All that money still seems too good to be true. ‘When I say the words out loud, it seems almost surreal,? said Springfield Township Parks and Recreation Director Jennifer Tucker. ‘We just got a $101,662 grant.? She says the words slowly, as if still trying to convince herself it’s not a dream. It all started […]
When Bobbi Friday opened the Healing Center, she had a vision: the center would serve as a gathering space for the spiritual community, a place where those searching for health, happiness, peace and harmony could gather for guidance and support. Friday first opened her doors in downtown Davisburg in February, and said the center is […]
Assuming he accepts the appointment, Clarkston’s new city manager will bring a great deal of experience to the table when he steps in to fill the shoes of retiring Art Pappas. The Clarkston City Council voted 6-0 Monday to offer the city’s top position to resident Dennis Ritter, who they hope will replace Pappas beginning […]
I’d just unloaded Ryan into his Exersaucer and gone back to the car for his diaper bag, my computer bag, camera gear and purse when the phone rang. It was my editor, Phil. ‘They found a couple of bodies on the side of I-75,? he said. ‘Can you get down there?? Bodies? The details were […]
Police continue to follow leads and seek information as they investigate the homicide of two men discovered dead in the brush near I-75 in Independence Township last week. After seeing the possible identity of the two men in local media, an Independence Township woman told Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies she and a friend may have […]