Clarkston United Methodist Church is offering the community a chance to help people in need by donating new or slightly used sleeping bags, winter coats, hats, or gloves. The donated items will be delivered on Nov. 3. ‘We just want to help the homeless,? said Jay Bleim, a member of the Sleeping Bags For The […]
According to Thomas Pytel of Independence Township, time is running out to preserve green spaces left in the township. His idea: a millage on township residents to purchase remaining natural areas, to preserve wild life, habitat, forests, and water. ‘I have been in the North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy for the past 10-12 years or […]
Are you a mother who is looking for some fellow moms to connect with? Then check out Clarkston area group ‘The Mom Squad,? which started four years ago. ‘It was a group of moms from the Clarkston Free Methodist Church who felt they needed an organization like this,? said Barbra Chick, Mom Squad member. Chick […]
Did you know the probability of developing breast cancer for women is one in eight? According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women today, after lung cancer. Even though it is far less common than in women, it is possible for men to develop breast […]
Fern Schultz, 91, celebrated a dream come true Oct. 18. After 31 years of waiting, Schultz cut the ribbon on a new senior center in Clintonwood Park. ‘This is wonderful. They have done such wonderful, wonderful work in record time, of course it took us 31 years to get it, but once it got started […]
In 1907 First Missionary Church was a mission in downtown Pontiac, started by six ladies as an out reach ministry of the Mennonite Brethren Christ denomination. 100 years later the church still has a thriving congregation. On Oct. 28 the church will have its Centennial celebration from 10 a.m. – noon. Pastor Bud Freed said […]
The gridiron gang of Clarkston High has officially earned bragging rights, after they defeated arch-rival Lake Orion Dragons 21-19, and earned the OAA Red Division league title with an undefeated 8-0 record. ‘Typical Clarkston-Orion game. They were pretty banged up but they did a great job of putting their game plan together. It was a […]
The Clarkston Community Historical Society will host its first antique auction at Independence Township Library’s meeting room on Friday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. ‘It should be a fun evening, even if people don’t buy anything; it should be fun to come to,? said Toni Smith, Heritage Museum director. Auction items include a child’s sled, […]
Do you think underage alcohol use is a problem in the Clarkston area? Do your teenagers drink? Clarkston Coalition wants to know. The Clarkston Coalition for Youth is working with the Alliance Coalitions for Healthy Communities, which includes 13 other coalitions in Oakland County to conduct an anonymous survey with parents of middle thru high […]
Paul Rumph of Independence Township has lived on the same farm for the past 30 years. ‘I like anything that has stood the test of time. Anything old that has lasted decades and decades, especially in the throw away world that we live in now,? Rumph said. He was asked to be a part of […]