Santa’s got a new ride this Christmas season. Instead of his usual sleigh with eight reindeer, he’s decided to ride shotgun with Sgt. Mike Solwold of the Oxford Village Police. Okay, so it’s not the real Santa, but a three-foot tall figure Solwold found on Lakes Edge Dr. while on patrol last Christmas. ‘He was […]
For a group of visitors in town from the other side of the world, one device symbolized the latest technology America has to offer ? a pop machine offering dozens of choices at the press of a button. ‘I’m from America and that pop machine amazes me,? said customer Carol Goldsmith. The machine was a […]
They came to America with a song in their heart, joy in their eyes and thankfulness in their spirit despite their troubled lives at home in Durban, South Africa. Key of Hope a 501(c) 3 organization brought 22 kids to America to perform concerts around Michigan in a performance called ‘Sound of Hope.? Last week […]
I can see why the Clarkston Wendy’s was voted best fast food restaurant during the Clarkston News Best of the Best in 2013. I can also see why Cherry Hill Lanes North has been around forever in Clarkston. All it took for me to facilitate a lunch at Wendy’s was a quick phone call to […]
The Oxford Varsity boys and girls bowling teams are ready to start their second season on the right foot and compete for a conference title. Coached by J.R. Lafnear, the boy’s team of seven and the girl’s team of six are bound to make their mark in the Northern Lakes Conference of High School Bowling. […]
For members of Independence Township Board, Clarkston High School varsity football team deserves national recognition for last week’s state victory. ‘I asked that the team be recognized because it’s the first time in history that they won the championship,? said Trustee Jose Aliaga. Aliaga contacted U.S. Senator James Marleau, Rep. Gail Haines and longtime Oakland […]
Representatives from the Chestnut Hills Subdivision Barbara Taylor and Dean Grubbs are concerned over garbage trucks tearing up their private roads. Taylor asked Independence Township trustees for help. ‘Are you aware of the challenges and how it has to be grassroots, we have to get multiple petitions and we have tried a few times in […]
For children at the Grace Centers of Hope in Pontiac, this Christmas season will be a little warmer thanks to the HeadStart program at Daniel Axford Elementary. Eleven parent volunteers from HeadStart spent last Tuesday night sewing 14 warm and colorful fleece blankets. Their goal is to complete 40. Jeanne Utley, family service coordinator for […]
Life-long Addison Township resident Mark Smith was appointed Nov. 27 as a new member of the Addison Fire Board after the removal of former Chairman Phil Stackpoole. Smith was unanimously selected by the township board to fill the vacant spot because he is ‘fresh blood,? according to Addison Twp. Supervisor Bob Koski. ‘I think he’s […]
Kevin Phillips II knows he was ‘destined? to be a musician. He remembers his father, who is the band director at Clawson High School, playing classical music for him, challenging him to pick out the instruments he heard and the key of the song. ‘It’s just kept building up ever since,? said the 17-year-old Oxford […]