Four months ago 9-year-old Emily Frasa, set a goal to collect 200 movies for a domestic violence shelter in Detroit. On Friday Nov, 9, Frasa delivered nearly 400 videos and DVD’s to the shelter. ‘I am going to go back sometime in Dec. to place them (the movies) on the shelves and meet with the […]
Interested in Victorian fashion? Do the mysteries of the Knights Templar intrigue you? Or does the idea of treasure hunting get your imagination going? Then check out Clarkston Historical Society’s 16th exhibit entitled ‘Pieces of our Past: The Collector’s Story? on display at the Clarkston Heritage Museum. The collections of eight individuals are on display […]
Cliff Hammond, owner of ‘It’s About Time,? has been in the clock servicing business for 30 years. ‘I think it’s a sign of maturity to be able to recognize why people can enjoy a clock. They’re not fixed on it or anything, but it’s pleasant to have around. It adds a voice and a heart […]
Many families will be touched this year after all the generous people donated money and toys for Toys for Tots last Sunday night at the Oakland County Sportsman Club. Crowds got to enjoy a night full of live entertainment, food and drinks all for a good cause. Some of the bands included, Urban Nomads, Charlie […]
When it comes to being a handyman, Independence Township resident, Bruce Quigley has earned a little bit of bragging rights after winning Irwin Tools Ultimate Tradesman challenge, held on Nov. 11 in Phoenix Arizona. ‘It was exciting,? said Quigley, owner of Bruce A. Quigley Construction Co. ‘I really wasn’t as nervous as I was in […]
Independence Township resident Rob Huffmaster began his racing career at age 11 on a 1/8 of a quarter mile, clay oval track with a Go-Kart. Huffmaster got the love of racing from his father. ‘My dad has always been big into Motor-Sports in general. He raced snowmobiles when he was younger, Snowmobiles and dirt bikes […]
You better watch out, You better not cry, Better not pout, I’m telling you why: Santa Claus is coming to town. In Independence Township, Santa is coming to town on Saturday, Dec. 8, 12-3 p.m. at the Deer Lake Athletic Club, 6167 White Lake Road. ‘It’s a great opportunity for families to come and have […]
For only $10 or a new, unwrapped toy, you can enjoy a night of live music and entertainment, as the Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club hosts its eighth annual ‘Toys for Tots? Benefit, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2-9 p.m. ‘It keeps getting bigger and better each year, but the demand is also bigger, especially this year,? said […]
The seed of change may have been planted Thursday, when 20-30 people met with Henry Woloson to discuss state government reforms. Woloson set up the meeting at Independence Township Fire Station to help organize a grass-roots effort for a petition to tax political advertising and downsize state legislature. ‘Our goal is basically awareness for individuals […]
I remember coming home one day in the first grade and telling my mom, I learned the Pilgrims came over on the ‘Maple Flower? instead of the ‘May Flower.? I love it when we start getting close to Thanksgiving and I begin to dream about eating turkey, sweet potatoes, mash potatoes, green bean casserole, rolls, […]