New Hope Bible Church’s Music Under the Moonlight started last year as a way to enjoy some tunes under the stars by the lake. This year, it’s also about fighting slavery around the world. ‘It started out with people who wanted to play under the stars by the lake and it’s turned into a community […]
Collecting seven mills on $1.8 billion in property value, Clarkston Community Schools has $12.8 million for this year’s long-term debt payment. It’s not enough. The district owes $17.7 million this year, out of about $157 million total in long-term bond debt. The $4.9 million difference will be borrowed from the state. ‘Tax revenue is too […]
Opening a business is exciting, but establishing a presence on the World Wide Web can be sticky. For a new Clarkston business owner, who asked to remain anonymous, a sour deal with a website designer cost money, time, and almost her name. “It was a nightmare,” she said. “Nothing was getting done. We were getting […]
For Becky Summerlee of Clarkston, the way the city put its recent charter amendment on the ballot inspired her to run for office. ‘Losing the police department? I’m frustrated we’re in this position,? Summerlee said. ‘I believe taxes foremost should go to protect us.? She saw the deadline to register as a candidate and gather […]
Flashes of Life Photography hosts a ribbon cutting for its new studio, Friday, Aug. 13, at 4:30 p.m. “Our studio isn’t big, but it’s very classy ? boutique style photography,” said photographer Rachel Goldsworthy. She offers wedding, high school senior, babies, and maternity photography, in the studio and on location in Independence Oaks, Baycourt Park, […]
Collecting seven mills on $1.8 billion in property value, Clarkston Community Schools has $12.8 million for this year’s long-term debt payment. It’s not enough. The district owes $17.7 million this year, out of about $157 million total in long-term bond debt. The $4.9 million difference will be borrowed from the state. ‘Tax revenue is too […]
Young actors got a crash course in advanced stagecraft at several theater workshops this summer. A workshop earlier this month included stuntmen crashing through a window. “The man on fire, doused in protective gel, trampoline stunts ? it was one of those, don’t-try-this-at-home things,” said Sona Lalji, director of Mt. Zion School of Performing Arts […]
Racers stayed mostly dry at this year’s RUSH Regatta, as their homemade boats stayed together even after multiple heats. Not bad for cardboard and duct tape. ‘These kids are getting the idea, it’s very cool,? said Kyle Hughes, Team RUSH leader, at the Aug. 14 event. ‘They were more competitive with each other this year.? […]
Aaron Tyler is signed up to run for Oakland County Commission District 2 as a Tea Party candidate and resident of Springfield Township. The problems: the signature isn’t his, he’s not with the Tea Party, and he doesn’t live in Springfield Township. “He was in Arizona for a teaching job when he allegedly signed the […]
Helping others is a priority for Anna Muzzy of Independence Township. Hosting a charity golf outing, Aug. 2, she found it’s also a priority for Motown legends The Contours. ‘They’re so nice ? they treat you like they’ve known you for 10 years,? said Muzzy, whose Rock Me business sponsored the outing benefiting Athletes with […]