Lt. Dirk Feneley, new commander of Independence Township Substation, is back in his hometown. ‘This is always what I’ve wanted to do, my whole career,? said Feneley, in his 33rd year with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. He grew up in Clarkston, graduating from Clarkston High School in 1974 and joining Independence Township Police Services […]
The inspiration for Clarkston author Rosemary McDunn’s first book came from her grandparents. ‘As a child, my grandmother would share stories of how they lived then,? McDunn said. Her grandparents, George and Marie Berger, lived in North Dakota in the 1930s, as does the family in McDunn’s historical-fiction novel ‘The Green Coat: A Tale from […]
Winter break can let skills on the links get rusty, but PGA pro Marc L. White can help. ?’You can learn a lot indoors,? said White, PGA supervisor of instruction at Oakhurst Golf and Country Club who set up shop for the winter at 7151 N. Main Street. The main studio includes full-swing, chipping, and […]
Springfield Township heads into the new year with a new three-year budget. “Revenue is down a little and state share revenue is higher than projected ? overall, revenue is up a little,” said Supervisor Collin Walls. “The board continues to be a good group, individuals working for the common good with the ability to work […]
Lt. Dirk Feneley, new commander of Independence Township Substation, is back in his hometown. ‘This is always what I’ve wanted to do, my whole career,? said Feneley, in his 33rd year with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. He grew up in Clarkston, graduating from Clarkston High School in 1974 and joining Independence Township Police Services […]
In response to the school-shooting tragedy in Connecticut last Friday, visitors should expect more security at Clarkston schools. Security measures include requiring visitors to enter through main entrances and sign in at the office. All other doors will be locked. At some schools will be a note with a phone number to the office to […]
Two weeks before Clarkston Board of Education approves the 2007-2008 budget, calls for more cuts keep coming. ‘We have to continue looking,? said Trustee Karen Foyteck at the June 11 school board meeting. ‘I can’t say, just go for it and hope and pray that we get a remedy in the next few months. We […]
Twins Breanna and Samantha, 10, and sister Gabby, 7, Bitzer ended the school year in style, with a ride in a stretch H2 Hummer from the school to Dairy Queen. Their parents, Kathy and Neil Bitzer, didn’t splurge ? the three sisters earned the ride for themselves and 11 of their friends. They made a […]
Anne Maxwell, 24, of Independence Township was receiving treatment for a Ewing’s Sarcoma tumor at the University of Michigan when she made a friend. “My mom (Maggie Maxwell) is a teacher in Walled Lake and one of the secretaries that works at her school has a son that is a research coordinator for pancreatic cancer […]
Home on leave from overseas, U.S. Army Specialist Andrew Ferguson brought 2012 to a close as a married man. Andrew and Rachael (Meitz) Ferguson, both of White Lake, exchanged wedding vows in downtown Clarkston, Dec. 23, specifically, the conference room of the Movement recruiting firm in the Clarkston Mills. ‘We were looking at Depot Park, […]