There are few obstacles that are insurmountable. This lesson encompassed the day’s activities on Jan. 19, when the third-grade students at Clarkston Elementary took part in the ‘Reach for the Stars? program. Presented by the CE PTO, the program focuses on individuals who have overcome several different forms of adversity to achieve greatness. Students spent […]
Magneti Marelli, an Italian automotive supplier, was looking at three sites in southeast Michigan to locate a new factory. Their choice: Independence Township. The company, with $6 million to $7 million set aside for the new plant, is expected to hire about 70 people by the end of the year. ‘These people need someplace to […]
After 20 rounds lasting a total of 45 minutes, Leonard Elementary fifth-grader Sean Gilmore finally won the school’s spelling bee last Thursday. His opponent, fifth-grader Samantha Pastewski, kept the contest close throughout the numerous rounds with her skillfull spelling. Out of the 60 fifth-graders in the school, Gilmore made it to the top 12. He […]
Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle said no tax increase are in the cards for residents. Instead, the township is rearranging millages. ‘There was a chance for tax increase,? said Kittle. “However, I hate taxes. We need them but I did not want to raise taxes. The plan is to drop fire funding and increase funding […]
In her 90 years of life, Thomas resident Marion Gingell has seen a lot of changes. After all, Her means of transportation spanned from using a horse-drawn buggy in the early 1900s to driving an automobile until she was in her 80s. One thing that hasn’t changed in her life, though, is her dedication to […]
The Polly Ann Trailways Management Council voted unanimously at their meeting last Wednesday to adopt a revised budget of $35,000 for their 2006-07 fiscal year. The revised budget is $7,000 less than what was first calculated and will lower the amounts owed by each community significantly. Under the proposed funding formula, each of the five […]
Santa noticed the nice meter in Clarkston is unusually high, so he had to come and see why the area is so special. A special trip was made to The Clarkston News to ask if we had any idea why the nice meter is so full. Santa, and his magical twin Santa, share the many […]
He’s only been in office for 10 weeks, but the County Commissioner for District #1, Brad Jacobsen, said there’s already been some commissioners trying to start the new year off right by impressing their fellow colleagues. ‘There’s some grandstanding going on already, but I love every minute of it,? he told members of the Oxford […]
By Casey Curtis Leader Staff Writer It’s a good thing Mother Nature decided to pump out some snow last week so the Oxford-Brandon Varsity ski team could show how their rollerblading skills have paid off. At the request of coach Ed Haley, the team has been practicing on rollerblades due to the lack of snow, […]
The Oxford varsity competitive cheer team pulled together for a 599.9-point second place win at their Flint Metro League tournament last Wednesday, which should’ve been a first place win, according to the coach. During their first round, the girls received a 14-point penalty from a judge for a certain jump they were told they performed […]