The weather was cold and it was only November, but the mood was Christmas festive as 81 students from Sashabaw Middle School formed a human chain to unload food for Lighthouse of Oakland County, north chapter. ‘They’ve been collecting all week,? said April Kosin, Student Leadership Counsel teacher at Sashabaw. ‘They’re really come together ? […]
A multi-vehicle crash on I-75 at Sashabaw Road, Monday, tied up traffic for hours, and left one man dead and others injured. Icy conditions and fast drivers contributed to the series of accidents, according to Michigan State Police, which is handling the investigation. Chief Steve Ronk, Independence Township Fire Department, agreed. “Drivers on the freeway […]
Luke Jaden of Independence Township is the writer, producer, and director of a new documentary, “Madman or Martyr,” and he’s not yet old enough to vote. Jaden, 17, a senior at Detroit County Day School, made the documentary about John Brown, militant abolitionist of the 1850s, along with the Abolitionist Movement, Underground Railroad, and Detroit’s […]
A multi-vehicle crash on I-75 at Sashabaw Road, Monday, tied up traffic for hours, and left one man dead and others injured. Icy conditions and fast drivers contributed to the series of accidents, according to Michigan State Police, which is handling the investigation. Chief Steve Ronk, Independence Township Fire Department, agreed. “Drivers on the freeway […]
Tables filled with bottles of wine and plates of food awaited a crowd of tasters Wednesday, all holding their plastic sampling plates with built-in goblet holder. Over 400 peeople strolled through Bordine Nursery at the Clarkston Rotary Club Fall Wine Tasting, sampling wines from all over the world, as well as cuisine from local restaurants. […]
Conditions are improving in New Orleans, but there’s still much work to do. ‘There’s been a vast improvement since last time,? said Stanley Garwood, volunteer with the North Oakland Disaster Relief Team. ‘But there are still huge malls, high rises, and houses that are vacant.? Garwood, his wife, Kathy Garwood, and 13 other volunteers travelled […]
When Linda Romanowski joined the First Congregational Church in Clarkston about eight years ago, she found the connection for which she was searching. As a direct descendant of a Mayflower pilgrim, she and the church share a common heritage. She has used her research into her ancestor, Edward Doten, an original signer of the Mayflower […]
Dozens of middle school and junior high students are honored every year for their musical achievements ? this year, it’s their teacher’s turn. Shelley Roland was selected as the Michigan Band and Orchestra Association’s Band’Teacher of the Year.? “It really is an honor,” Roland said. “I’m humbled by it. It’s so special. It really is.” […]
With a stage production like ‘Peter Pan,? Clarkston drama students will be sure to put their best British-type accents to use ? Captain Hook’s evil threats just wouldn’t sound the same otherwise. I’ve been getting my fill of British accents myself, as my journey into entertainment free of cable television continues. I’ve enjoyed lots of […]
Detective Kim Potts was presented a Certificate of Excellence by CARE House of Oakland County, Jan. 29. “It was pretty exciting, an honor,” said Potts, sheriff’s deputy stationed in Independence Township. “I think it’s great ? she deserves it,” said Lt. Dirk Feneley, commander of Independence Township substation. “She works hard for kids, and has […]