Truckers aren’t the only drivers feeling the heat. A special unit has been out enforcing road regulations for all traffic in downtown Clarkston. Oakland County Sheriff Commander Lt. Dirk Feneley said the unit, called Saturated Patrol, is funded through a state grant. ‘The unit patrols different communities in Oakland County that are having issues with […]
A 5-0 league start, with their next four OAA contests in the friendly confines of the Lake Orion High School Fieldhouse, has the Dragons on the inside track to a title. Four players scored in double figures on Friday night, led by Cole Moore’s double-double as the Dragons took down Troy Athens 50-35. Lake Orion […]
The Lake Orion Baptist School Lions fell twice in conference play last week to drop to 6-8 overall and 2-7 in the FBAC. Their week began with a visit from the Faith Christian Patriots of Clinton Township on Jan. 23. The Patriots prevailed 49-42. The Lions grabbed a 13-12 lead after the first quarter, but […]
In the first three weeks of 2007, it was the power play and penalty kill that fueled the Lake Orion hockey squad to a perfect record. But last Thursday at the Detroit Skating Club, it was Waterford Kettering stealing the Dragon recipe, getting three second period goals from Greg (Taylor) Crawford, all on special teams, […]
Dusty, a six month old puppy, sits patiently at a light in downtown Clarkston. The young pup is being trained by Clarkston resident Linda Britton to someday serve as a leader dog for the blind. Britton takes Dusty down city streets, to schools, restaurants, grocery stores and any other places people go in daily life. […]
After skating to a 6-all tie before the holiday break and with just a one point differential in the standings, there wasn’t much separating the hockey teams from Lake Orion and Troy as they heading into their second meeting of the year Wednesday night at the Troy Sports Center. But that changed in a hurry. […]
BY ANDREA M. BEAUDOIN Clarkston News Staff Writer A new committee focused on ‘Placemaking? will identify community jewels and ask residents, businesses and leaders what they think can be done to improve and better connect the community. An Oct. 8 meeting will be at Clarkston Community Schools Administration building, 6389 Clarkston Road, at 6:30 p.m. […]
Independence Television (ITV) has a new home, equipment and staff. Independence Township Board of Trustees voted, Sept. 10, to accept a request for $100,000 to purchase an outdoor camera kit and new cameras. Purchases include six new cameras for $18,500 from B& H Photo Video, previously quoted at $13,000 from the online seller, and an […]
Independence Township is looking for a new employee after the Board of Trustees approved hiring a new finance employee. ‘Having someone here full-time is absolutely mission critical,? said Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle. Officials have not come up with an exact title for the position, but concluded the position will pay $55,000 a year plus […]
Here we go again. Is it too soon to be talking about an election again? Sure on CNN they are always talking about the next election, but Clarkston usually has other things going on. As the saying goes, history does often repeat itself. While there’s nothing unusual about the school election schedule, what seems unusual […]