Almost everyday, Bill Schoen can be seen walking his cute little puppy Avila around town. Schoen makes the trips to help Avila get acquainted with people, and the activities are completed to ‘socialize? the furry little pup. ‘I encourage people to pet her and be friendly with her,” he said. ‘I want her to be […]
People from near and far came to Depot Park for the Congenial Heart Walk, Sept. 28. The walk benefits The Children’s Heart Foundation and The Adult Congenial Heart Association. Participants walked 1.5 miles through Clarkston. The event also featured food, drinks, entertainment, and an inspirational rally and awards. Many participants came to the walk to […]
Henry and Diane Woloson are on a mission. The Independence Township couple want to raise awareness of a disorder that took the life of their daughter, Katie Woloson. A year after Katie died, the Woloson family had their first fundraiser for a scholarship travel abroad program at Michigan State University. The program helps raise awareness […]
Linda Mishler as Mrs. Mannerly and Mark (Shep) Sheperdigian as Jeffrey rehearse a scene from playwright Jeffrey Hatcher’s comedy ‘Mrs. Mannerly.? Inspired by memories of a childhood etiquette class, the Clarkston Village Players show runs Oct. 2-5 and 9-11 at The Depot Theatre, 4861 White Lake Road. For Tickets, call 248-425-5842. Photo provided by Nancy […]
Pine Knob Elementary students started Friday morning with a little exercise for their annual Fun Run, which raises money for the school.
George A Skene III, at right, shares memories of a friend and inspiration during Clarkston Wolf Pack running club’s Ken Krausman Memorial Run, Sept. 27. Club members told “Ken stories” of how Krausman would go out of his way to talk to fellow runners during long runs, keep them motivated, and make new members feel […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- The library has filed suit against former director Paula Gauthier, seeking damages in excess of $270,000. The complaint filed with the Oakland County Clerk on Sept. 24 names Paula Jo Crowfoot Gauthier as the defendant. The plaintiff library has charged Gauthier with credentials fraud, fraud, and breach of […]
A Goodrich classroom incident that drew local and national attention may have reached its conclusion. The family representing the 10-year-old student with Asperger’s Syndrome who became lodged in a desk chair while Oaktree Elementary fifth grade teacher Nicole McVey recorded the incident, voluntarily dismissed the pending litigation last month without prejudice to all of the […]
Groveland Twp.- In some small way John Dargel rescued a dog. ‘It was pretty sad when I found the Whippet in a field near Holly in the fall of 2013,? said Dargel, a township resident and retired auto-body specialist. ‘Honestly, I felt bad for the old car.? What Dargel rescued was a product of the […]
The former manager of an Ortonville gas station has been charged with embezzling more than $100,000 from the business. Carin Day was arraigned Sept. 25 in front of 52-2 District Court Judge Joseph Fabrizio on three charges of embezzlement? the first for embezzlement over $100,000; the second for embezzlement over $50,000 but less than $100,000; […]