Township officials say a bus owned by the Health First Medical Group is in violation of their sign ordinance. A doctor at the center, who pays for operation of the bus – a free shuttle for patients unable to drive, said the issue has gotten out of hand. Now, it appears, the courts will have […]
A suggested traffic ‘relief valve? off interstate I-75 in Independence Township has some residents in an uproar. Neighbors formed the group Independence Residents Against Clintonville Expansion, IRACE, to protest any entrance ramp onto the highway near the intersection of Maybee and Clintonville roads. “We are deeply dismayed that Supervisor (Pat) Kittle is actually going ahead, […]
It’s that time of year again! Oxford’s Fourth Annual Scarecrow Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m. in Centennial Park, and there’s more fall fun this year than ever. Visitors can come view and judge the top scarecrows in town and vote on the People’s Choice for Business Scarecrow, who […]
Around 250 students turned out after school last Friday for the Dragon Guided Activities Program (GAP) & Lady Dragons ‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Charity Walk.? The walk was held in the Fieldhouse Track at Lake Orion High School, though a good deal of walkers braved the cold and went outdoors for their two miles. […]
Clarkston’s American Legion Post 63 Ladies Auxiliary hosted a packing party on March 7 to send care packages to American soldiers serving overseas. About 60 boxes were packed full things like of snacks, toiletries, magazines, books socks, hard candy and many other items. Volunteers picked items laid out on large tables to pack the boxes. […]
A food drive to collect jars of peanut butter and jelly to stock the shelves of the Lighthouse in Clarkston was a sweet success. Clarkston resident and parent who guides her children to raise money for good causes, Beth Kirchner created ‘Spread the Love? with Lighthouse Pantry Manager Greg Lewis and volunteer Heather Roeser. Now […]
With the November 7 election less than three weeks away, the Oxford School Board is making it their goal to get the word out to the community about the 10-year, 18-mill tax renewal that will keep the district’s funding at status quo. Virginia Brennan-Kyro, Superintendent for Oxford Schools, said at the board’s Oct. 10 meeting […]
After a long absence from the Polly Ann Trail Management Council (PATMC), Addison Township is still not sure if they will ever rejoin the council. At the Addison Township Board of Trustees regular meeting Oct. 16, trail manager Amy Murray and PATMC chairman Geno Mallia tried to convince the township to rejoin the council, but […]
Angels Place, a non-profit organization, will hold its 7th annual race through Clarkston on Saturday, May 17. The race will kick off at St. Daniels Church in Clarkston at 9:15 a.m. and proceed along a set course. Race coordinators work very closely with Oakland County Sheriff, Independence Township Fire Department and Clarkston DPW to ensure […]
The Addison Township Board of Trustees voted unanamously at their Oct. 16 meeting to adopt a resolution to enter a contract with Oakland County for its Wireless Oakland initiative. Wireless Oakland is a county-wide intitiative to ‘blanket? the county with wireless internet service with a portion of bandwidth free to every person. Including Addison Twp., […]