Kid Rock faces accusation of assault

A 28-year-old Milford woman filed a police report accusing local musician Kid Rock of physically assaulting her at his Independence Township home last week. ‘We’re handling this the same as any other assault case,? said Lt. Dale LaBair, commander of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Independence Township substation Sgt. Matt Baldes is assigned to the […]

Chief fired

The city’s entire police force showed up in uniform to stand together in staunch support as their leader was dismissed by a unanimous vote of the Clarkston City Council Monday. Police Chief Ernie Combs was fired, effective immediately, in a special session called by the council in a move they claimed was in the city’s […]

‘Hats off? to talented students at high school Project Runway

Music played, cameras flashed and video rolled at Clarkston High School last week as seven young women basked in limelight brought on by recognition of talent not usually showcased in the high school arena ? sewing. Project Runway’based on the popular Bravo show by the same name’gave the girls an opportunity to model garments they […]

Kid Rock faces accusation of assualt

A 28-year-old Milford woman filed a police report accusing local musician Kid Rock of physically assaulting her at his Independence Township home last week. ‘We’re handling this the same as any other assault case,? said Lt. Dale LaBair, commander of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Independence Township substation Sgt. Matt Baldes is assigned to the […]

On thin ice

Oakland County divers climbed into cold water gear, strapped on high-tech equipment and plunged into the Crooked Lake at Independence Oaks County Park. Water temperature measured an icy 37 degrees Wednesday in a training exercise to prepare for the March thaw. Although ice is expected on area lakes for several weeks yet, above normal temperatures […]

Clarkston council ready to fire police chief

If all goes according to plan, the Clarkston City Council will hand Police Chief Ernie Combs his walking papers at a special meeting scheduled for Monday at 6:30 p.m. The council intended to fire Combs at the regular meeting Feb. 25, but postponed on advice from city attorney Tom Ryan, who said proper protocol was […]

Wild time planned at dinner

By LAURA COLVIN Clarkston News Staff Writer The aroma of wild game roasting to perfection will fill the air Saturday as the First Missionary Church of Clarkston kicks off its third annual Wild Game Dinner. In addition to a wide variety of game and side dishes, the church will host popular father/son duo Dan and […]

Gasp! Snow and cold in February?

Temperatures dropped near zero last week, and the wind made it feel like a hundred below’even colder if you climbed a giant hill at Pine Knob looking for a snowboarding competition. You know, the one you were supposed to photograph for next week’s edition of the Clarkston News? But I don’t know who would do […]

Reporting for duty

The new guy always gets the grief. ‘Hey John,? shouts Lt. Dale LaBair from his office in the Oakland County Sheriff’s Independence Township substation. ‘When did you get that promotion, exactly?? ‘November 13,? bounces a voice from the room next door. ‘Yeah, Friday the thirteenth,? chimes Detective Steve Armstrong, from the office he shares with […]

Andersonville fire drill

Students from three local elementary schools’Springfield Plains, Davisburg and Andersonville’climbed aboard the Fire Safety Train last week, where they learned how to react in a fire emergency. The fun, interactive presentation was led by ‘Conductor? Paul Odenwelder, of the National Fire Safety Council’s Fire Pup program, who brings the program to schools across the Midwest. […]

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