Before they hit the field, members of the Clarkston High School football teams will be hitting the neighborhoods. The seventh annual ‘Rush for Food? benefitting the Clarkston Lighthouse will take place Friday, Aug. 20 after football practice. From 6-7:30 p.m., members of the junior varsity and varsity football teams, wearing their CHS football jerseys, will […]
For the second year in a row, the Independence Township Library is offering free book group kits to area reading groups in hopes of sparking interest in different book titles and creating discussion. ‘It’s a way of sharing the wealth,? Patience Beer, head of adult services, said. The kits, ready to go in bright yellow […]
Anew state election law meant 2004 had the final June school election, but when will it be scheduled in 2005? Clarkston school officials appear to prefer the option of a May election, and will follow state-mandated procedures to establish that as an annual event. ‘It would pretty much keep the pattern of board service the […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor Members of the Oxford Fire Department last week presented their case for increased staffing and emergency medical services, now it’s up to township officials to decide what, if any, millage proposals will be placed on the Nov. 2 ballot. At its Aug. 25 meeting, township officials will decide whether or […]
Brandon Twp – Residents near Seymour Lake Road and M-15 area may have new neighbors if a local developer has their way. Silverman Development of Bingham Farms Mich., will seek final site plan approval on Aug. 24 from the township planning commission to develop approximately 70 acres on the west side of M-15, just north […]
Goodrich ? Two new principals will greet students at Goodrich schools this Tuesday’one new, one familiar. At Goodrich High School, former LakeVille High School principal David St. Aubin will join Kenneth Andrezjewski, taking over as principal when ‘AZ? retires in January. St. Aubin is eager for school to open. ‘It’s fantastic,? he said, calling Goodrich […]
(The first of a two part series) Goodrich – The water laps peacefully at the oars silently propelling the boat through the waters of the Goodrich Mill Pond. Beyond the glimpse of turbid waters seen by Hegel Road fisherman is a body of water’which some would prefer be called Lake Goodrich’that winds its way along […]
Brandon Twp.-Township residents recently made their feelings clear’they want a park. With little opposition, residents supported a township plan to purchase property for a recreation park at the Aug.18 Brandon Township Public Hearing. ‘Act? and act now,? Evergreen Street resident Eric Straffold told the board. ‘The kids moral and ethical character are worth it.? ‘I’d […]
Brandon Twp. – Former Brandon resident Randy Ray Cooper will be spending the next year in county jail, minus two days for time served. Cooper was sentenced to three years probation and a year in jail for fourth degree criminal sexual misconduct. In addition to registering on the national sexual offender list, Cooper is to […]
Atlas Twp. – Beware of anyone peddling stolen meat. More than $1,000 in meat and $450 in cash and change was taken last week from Wilson Weenies. The glass door to the restaurant, located at 8233 S. State Road, was shattered sometime between 6 p.m. Aug. 10 and 5:50 a.m. Aug. 11, said Detective Sgt. […]