It’s been known for bored travellers to play a game of ‘Padiddle? every now and then. Padiddle’s where you yell the word when a passing vehicle with a headlight out is spotted. There are variations to how the game can be played out such as giving different points to different vehicle makes with a headlight […]
One of the joys of working for a newspaper is working with other people who work for newspapers. Among the benefits (aside from having people with whom we can commiserate over the problems unique to our trade) are the conversation and thoughts stimulated from each other’s writing. Case in point this week is Jennifer Nemer’s […]
With homeland security in mind, Springfield Township Sergeant Frank Schipani recently spent two days of dive training in a collaboration project with more than 15 police agencies. ‘We had been planning this for six months,? Schipani, of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD), said. The 55-year-old is the OCSD Dive Team co-leader and instructor. He […]
Give us your best shot! We’re looking for the color photograph for our Info 2003 cover. The photo should be local and with one to three people. Have the photo to us by July 15, 2003. Think fun. Think fame. Think money. The winner’s photo will appear on over 22,000 Info books, which will be […]
Independence Day is literally right around the corner. I can already smell the barbecue ribs and chicken sizzling on the grill. Throw in some sun, a frisbee and some beverages and you have the perfect holiday. However, the Fourth of July is also a time to fully appreciate the fact we live in the greatest […]
Dear Editor, Clarkston has been a welcoming community for us after moving from Philadelphia just more than one year ago. We quickly got involved with the community events, clubs and schools. What we are concerned with, as a new member of the community, is the constant vandalism to our house and property. We live in […]
Dear Editor, Property owners should receive their 2003 summer tax bills by the first week of July. Please contact the Treasurer’s Office if you did not receive your bill. Property owners without an escrow account will receive the actual bill. Property owners that have an escrow account will receive a copy of the bill for […]
Dear Editor, When an event is successfully completed it is most satisfying for the chairmen to sit back and be able to see that it was definitely a joint effort. More than 140 women from all over the state gathered June 4, 2003 for installation of new officers and awards at the Liberty Golf and […]
Clarkston is once again set to host an Independence Day Parade on July 4. This year’s parade will run from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., starting from Clarkston Middle School on Waldon Road, traveling down Main Street and Miller, and dispersing at St. Daniel Catholic Church off Holcomb. The parade is sponsored by the Independence […]
You’ve heard the slogan, ‘Fight the bite, but do it right!? Visit the Wint Nature Center at Independence Oaks County Park and learn how to guard against the West Nile Virus. ‘Mosquito Smart? is set for Saturday, July 12 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Kathleen Dougherty, head naturalist, said the program will be fun, entertaining […]