For a local team of walkers, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk is a family affair. “I did my first one with my mom and kept doing it,” said Ashley Gresock of Independence Township, preparing for her third walk. “It’s something you have to experience, put on your ‘bucket list.’ It’s a […]
Local athletes can help young cancer patients fight their disease, at the Ride/Walk for Kids Kicking Cancer, July 18, at Waterford Hills Raceway, 4770 Waterford Road in Independence Township. This is the non-profit group’s first fund raiser at the raceway. “We were looking for a venue that was safe for kids, with no cars,” said […]
For a local team of walkers, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk is a family affair. “I did my first one with my mom and kept doing it,” said Ashley Gresock of Independence Township, preparing for her third walk. “It’s something you have to experience, put on your ‘bucket list.’ It’s a […]
Trisha Tarvestad of Independence Township won a mini photo shoot in a contest a month ago, so she had a portfolio she could use for modeling. Then she received a letter inviting her to try out for the Nationals? 2010 Miss Teen Detroit pageant. ‘I thought I’d try it,? said Tarvestad, 17. ‘It’s a long […]
A local business hopes to stay in business with local government help. Springfield Township Board approved a resolution, July 8, designating Carbide Form Master on Dixie Highway, a Tool and Die Renaissance Recovery Zone. The state designation reduces property taxes paid by the business to the township. It paid $9,286.43 in total property taxes in […]
Candidates brought some tough talk to the table at a Tea Party-hosted debate. “We need someone who will think outside the box, who will fight for you,” said Gene Taliercio, candidate for 12th District state senate, at the July 20 debate. “That’s going to be me.” Taliercio and eight other candidates for state office expressed […]
Candidates brought some tough talk to the table at a Tea Party-hosted debate. “We need someone who will think outside the box, who will fight for you,” said Gene Taliercio, candidate for 12th District state senate, at the July 20 debate. “That’s going to be me.” Taliercio and eight other candidates for state office expressed […]
How are the frog legs at Bull Frogs Bar and Grill? What kind of dentistry can Regiani Dental do without a drill? What does Haywood Nelson, Dwayne on TV’s ‘Good Times,? think of current television shows? Jill Mitchell of Independence Township found out the answers to these and many other questions, and put them all […]
With the new school year approaching, Clarkston’s search for a new superintendent is heating up. For an example of how not to do it, how about Oak Park Elementary District 97, outside Chicago? They recently wrapped up their superintendent search, ending up with Clarkston Schools? ex, Al Roberts. According to local news reports, they hosted […]
Sunday was a good day for Clarkston Multisport Team. Several of the local athletes placed and/or beat personal best times at the Craig Greenfield Memorial Triathlon and Duathlon. “We did great ? a fantastic turn out by CMT,” said team member Bob Light. Results include: ? Jan Henson, first in age, 50-54, with a time […]