Last April’s ice storm caused the GTE pole near M-15 between Weideman Drive and Oakhill Road to lean. On Monday, a passing truck clipped the pole spliting the top. No injuries were reported as Oakland County Sheriff Department and Brandon Firefighters responded to the call.
Ortonville – It may be the tale of Mr. Limpet exploring the deep blue sea, or chickens on the run, animated toys, or incorporated monsters showing at the drive-in style Ortonville Night at the Movies, on July 25. While the choice of movie to be shown has not yet been secured, Ortonville Night at the […]
The following is public information from official documents, including written statements, handwritten eyewitness accounts, court recordings and press releases from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department substation, Brandon Township, and the Michigan State Police post in Groveland Township. Assault On July 4, state troopers were called to Holly Recreation Area for an assault complaint. The suspect […]
The other day I was walking in a local parking lot and I saw a dirty old penny. It was dinged up pretty good so, it had been run over a few times. Despite the fact President Lincoln’s face was turned down, I bent over and picked it up and slid it in my pants […]
At this writing Hillary Rodham Clinton’s book is five days from being released. And, the only thing being quoted, and apparently the only thing people are interested in, is how she handled husband Bill’s tryst with Monica. She cried, she yelled, concluded she loved him and ran for public office in another state. Did you […]
15 YEARS AGO (1988) ? It was a blue ribbon night for Clarkston schools. When news arrived at the school board meeting that the millage and bond issue were both approved by voters, a large audience, many wearing ‘Clarkston Kids Need Blue Ribbon Schools,? t-shirts, responded with hearty applause. This was the third attempt at […]
My wallet is busting at the seams. This is not because The Clarkston News is paying me big bucks, but rather I have about a thousand different cards from every retail store in the metro Detroit area. These cards have names like the Farmer Jack Bonus Savings Club Card, Kroger Plus Shopper’s Card and the […]
Dear Editor, A special thanks to the honest person who found my camera and cell phone on the playground at the Independence Oaks Park on Friday May 30 and turned it into the park office. Thanks also for taking the time to make a phone call to my home to let me know it had […]
Dear Editor, It takes a whole community to create a post graduation party, and we have an incredible group that made it happen this year. The class of 2003 partied until 5 a.m. on June 5, and left the CCA building with tired, but content faces. There were hugs, tears and appreciation from the more […]
Dear Editor, I am writing this to thank everyone who helped make the Independence Township Parks and Recreation 2003 Youth Baseball/Softball Opening Day a huge success on Saturday, June 7. The weather held out for a beautiful day and the turnout of teams and spectators alike showed this. I would first like to thank the […]