Flu season is upon us. Although cases reported in Oakland County have been sporadic and minimal, Dr. Tim O’Neil said in addition to some flu cases, the Clarkston Medical Group has also seen some patients with Hand, foot and mouth disease. Hand, foot and mouth syndrome is a virus causing blister-like sores in the mouth, […]
In their 16 years in the fitness world, Dan and Cherie Houston have worked with people of all ages, including those with special needs or medical conditions. And like their specialized workout programs, the Houstons have focused their newest endeavor on a specific age group. Together the Houstons work with students at Cedar Crest Academy […]
Residents may be tapped to pay for a $2.3 million water-budget shortage in Independence Township. That’s one solution considered by Township Board to make up the deficit in the 2014 water budget. The township will also lower spending, increase revenue, and draw from its fund balance, said Supervisor Pat Kittle. ‘The one thing that is […]
A man from Clarkston is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after taking three members of the Oxford Village Police Department on a chase Friday night through Lake Orion and Auburn Hills. Sgt. Mike Solwold and reserve officer Mike Bono were patrolling the Sunoco Gas Station at S. Washington and Lincoln streets around 11 p.m. and […]
As the holidays approached, the Lacey family of Clarkston happily received one of the most precious gifts they cold hope for: a newborn baby boy. Spencer Lacey was born to Paul and Renee on Oct. 23. Only a few days later, however, the family’s joy was halted when Spencer began showing signs of health problems. […]
Movement Search and Delivery, a headhunting firm in downtown Clarkston, dropped off over 3,000 pieces of food to benefit the food pantry at Lighthouse Emergency Services in Clarkston on Nov. 21. Movement’s crew of over 30 employees gathered the food to be donated while holding a contest to see which of two teams in the […]
This year, Orion Township paid the Village of Lake Orion nearly $70,000 for fire department dispatch services. That amount represents a consistent three-percent increase over each of the past five years. But Fire Chief Jeff Key said he was surprised by the new contract, which calls for an immediate 30-percent increase and an additional five […]
An already big day at Cobasys got even bigger on Dec. 4. During the day, the company, a leading supplier of advanced integrated energy storage solutions located at 3740 S. Lapeer Rd., announced that they had been chosen to provide their NiMHax Nickel Metal Hydride battery system for GM’s 2007 Saturn Aura Green Line. That […]
HealthFirst Medical Center is offering free flu immunizations to those in the community without insurance or hampered by the tight economy. Dr. Kevin Robertson said the center has about 200 vaccinations to offer. ‘People think the season for flu shots ends around Thanksgiving,? Robertson said, noting its not too late for those that need the […]
With a team motto of ‘nothing hits the floor but us,? this year’s version of the Lake Orion varsity volleyball squad is sure to give it their all. Coach Bob Howey moves up from the junior varsity level to take over for Mike Hatch as varsity coach. The promotion of Howey allows for some continuity […]