I really like to read. I have ever since I was a kid. In addition to newspapers and magazines I almost always have a book going. I never thought I would come out against reading but I need to because of two words: Harry Potter. These books about the boy wizard are getting out of […]
It was simply a casual stroll through a department store that inspired a business for Clarkston residents Lori Blackstone and Lori Ferrell. Specifically, it was a display of lamps at an upscale retailer that caught Blackstone and Ferrell’s eyes. “They were very expensive,” Blackstone said. The lamps were on sale for $375 and regularly priced […]
Judy Donagrandi feels dental health is vital to general health. Especially for those with physical and mental limitations. This Clarkston mother of two young adults with developmental disabilities has teamed with local special education teachers to lobby for improved dental services and coverage for handicapped individuals. Donagrandi , with the help of Mary Barnard, a […]
For the sixth consecutive year, Clarkston’s RE/MAX employee Denise Felker is planning a Hot Air Balloon Rally to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network. “It is a great event. Everybody comes out and has a good time,” event organizer Felker said. The event began six years ago with eight hot air balloons and raised only $137 […]
Auto manufacturers world-wide are in hot pursuit of the ultimate crossbred vehicle. Tinkering engineers have mated smaller, responsive cars with larger, meatier SUVS. The results are vehicles born with the best qualities of both sides of the parental lineage. Mitsubishi’s entry into this groovy hybrid market is the sure-handling Outlander. I was given the tricked-out, […]
There’s no reason the “lazy days of summer” need be lazy at all. Especially with all the activities happening around these parts. Springfield Township Parks and Recreation and Independence Township Parks and Recreation are offering much to keep kids and adults alike active. Lisa Goforth, recreation coordinator in Springfield Township, said the benefits to recreation […]
Parents needing care for their elementary-aged children may sign up for Kids Club at the Clarkston Community Education Center. Care for children in grades 1-5 will be offered at their home school during Developmental Days; and, care for kindergartners will be offered at the South Sashabaw Early Childhood Center. Kindergartners will be bussed to the […]
Compliments to Representative Ruth Johnson (R-Holly) who had the political courage to point out the overpriced, underachieving cost of our school administrations. We have more than 600 school districts in Michigan, each with an outrageously expensive administrations. We should have county-wide school districts (as some states have) and thusly reform financially our education system. When […]
Random, arbitrary and otherwise miscellaneous ramblings from your friendly, neighborhood reporter: One of the pleasant things about covering government meetings is dealing with people who can be pleasant themselves. There’s nothing wrong with healthy disagreements, of course, but a bit of good humor helps in the long run. John Koval, a new trustee on the […]
“Our view is to keep it as natural as possible. We want to return the land to the way it was before.” That promise from developer David Weine was an encouragement to the Springfield Township Board, but officials kept several conditions in their potential approval for a new residential project. Huron Creek, a 22-unit single-family […]