A group of giggling 10-year-old girls gather every month, sitting in a tight circle on the floor to talk about’books. Their moms aren’t far. They’re gathered nearby to talk about books, too. ‘It’s very rewarding,? said Julie Alexander, part of the group with her daughter Emma Alexander. ‘It makes us take time for things we […]
The Browne family home in Independence Township is gone, burned in a fire, but the family is fine. Their neighbors have made sure of that. ‘It’s unbelievable ? the community just opened their arms to us from the moment the fire happened,? said Molly Browne, who lives in Independence Township with her husband Jim Browne […]
About $3 million in replacements, renovations, and upgrades are in the works for Clarkston schools next summer. The district-wide project list includes : ? Roof audit, to find out what needs to be replaced and repaired, $50,000; ? Roof replacements, $500,000; ? Mechanical system audit, $75,000; ? Mechanical systems, such as variable power air circulators […]
Cub Scout Pack 126 hit the stage Thursday for their Skit Competition. ‘The main thing is fun for the kids,? said Steve Cartier, committee chair for the contest. ‘It builds their creativity, performing in front of people ? it’ll help their people skills down the line.? Guest judges were Dana Pennanen, principal of Clarkston Elementary, […]
Independence Township Parks and Recreation hosted a Veterans Day luncheon Nov. 7 for local vets. “It’s a day set aside to remember and honor veterans,” said Barney Schoenfeld, commander, American Legion Post 66. “Let us ever be mindful of the cost and sacrifice of our young men and women.” Veterans gathered at Clintonwood Park’s Carriage […]
For $1 donation, Rio Wrap customers on Sashabaw Road put their name on a paper pumpkin and pasted it to the wall. With $713 in donations, pumpkins covered the walls from the front all the way to the back of the shop. ‘This means so much to see how many people supported St. Jude’s,? said […]
Loma Tippin of Independence Township has spent the past 30 years hunting signatures of U.S. presidential couples. She’s not an autograph hound ? she embroiders them into quilts, one for first ladies and a second for presidents. ‘When I first started, I thought I’d get one or two,? Tippin said. ‘After that, I thought, I […]
Dozens of families in need will have turkey dinners this Thanksgiving, thanks to the efforts of fifth-graders at North Sashabaw Elementary. ‘We’re doing a service learning project, Kids 4 a Cause,? said student Hannah Jelinek. ‘It’s our first fundraiser ? a Thanksgiving food drive for Lighthouse.? ‘Lighthouse gives food to people that need help,? said […]
Billions of federal budget dollars are distributed in the form of grants to local governments, businesses, and individuals. To help Orion-area agencies get their share, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers and The Lake Orion Review invite local leaders to a Municipal Grant Workshop. ‘There’s been a lot of interest in the grant process in Michigan, given […]
Billions of federal budget dollars are distributed in the form of grants to local governments, businesses, and individuals. To help Clarkston-area agencies get their share, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers and The Clarkston News invite local leaders to a Municipal Grant Workshop. ‘There’s been a lot of interest in the grant process in Michigan, given the […]