Trevor Keiser walked into the newsroom last week after a resupply trip to Rudy’s with a bottle of soda bearing Sen. Barrack Obama’s name and face. The store carries a line of Obama soda, with Sen. John McCain soda to go along with it. Apparently, sales of Obama ale were outpacing McCain cola. I went […]
Danny Bologna never had much doubt how he would start his professional career. Son of successful restaurateurs Joe and Adele Bologna, Danny recently opened his own place, Via Bologna in Independence Township. ‘I’ve always wanted to open an Italian restaurant ? it’s what I do best,? he said. ‘This is a good start. Clarkston is […]
School officials said they were blindsided by HBO, when it filmed scenes for a new, potentially edgy dark-comedy series at Clarkston Junior High School. However, concerns may be overblown, according to HBO. The production was untitled when contracted this past summer. Based on casting, however, it is a series pilot tentatively titled “Hung.” According to […]
Sunday, Sept. 28, Noon-6 p.m. Main Street, Depot Park 35 restaurants, free kid activities and games, shuttle transportation from schools, entertainment $1 tickets for food 248-625-8055 Two planners hunched over colorful graphs and tables spread across the desk, spreadsheet on computer screen. Next on their agenda: ice cream. ‘Who’s going to do that,? asked Debbie […]
A resident of 4800 block of Ennismore Drive, Independence Township, awoke about 1:30 a.m., Sept. 15, to the sound of someone breaking into a neighbor’s pickup truck. She woke her husband, who, when the pickup squealed out of the neighbor’s driveway and sped off into the night, jumped in his own car and gave chase, […]
Clarkston Eagles Auxiliary member Florence Blimka does not seek the spotlight, even when selected for a national award. ‘She’s pretty shy about the whole thing,? said Rebecca Champeau, madam president of Fraternal Order of Eagles Clarkston Auxiliary 3373. ‘We needed false pretenses just to get her to her award breakfast (Aug. 17).? They told her […]
Andersonville Elementary runners enjoyed sunshine and bright blue skies at their Fun Run this year, a welcome change. ‘This is the first year in the past three years where the weather is gorgeous,? said Principal Bruce D. Martin. ‘I’m thrilled with the weather.? Proceeds from the Fun Run, organized by Andersonville Elementary PTO, will fund […]
Children had lots to do at Oakland Christian School’s 2008 Servathon. At the school’s Independence Township location, Clarkston Community Church, students, staff, and parent volunteers collected toys, books, clothes, and soccer balls, cleaned, and packed them for donation. ‘The kids get a kick out of sharing their soccer balls with communities that don’t have them,? […]
Taking command of Springfield Township’s substation, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. Timothy Willis promises not to spend much time in the office. ‘I’ll be out and about,? said Willis. ‘We have 11 officers, three per shift. This isn’t a sit-down, office job. We’re all working.? He prefers it that way, working directly with citizens to […]
A presidential-election year, some patriotism seems in order for Clarkston Marching Band. ‘It’s a patriotic show,? said Shelley S. Roland, music director. ‘It’s very interesting. The kids love it.? ‘The kids enjoy it, and the home (football game) crowd enjoys it,? said marching band Director Mike Lewis. ‘It works well with both.? The show is […]