Boogah and Hoogah, two goblins from Schpottsylvania, are making an appearance at Clarkston High School Performing Arts Center, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. The two goblins, who have been around for 300 years, began during shows in 1989 and are excited to have one in Clarkston this year. “For a long time we have been […]
Michael Clancy Jr. of Ortonville has a lifetime of racing experience, victories enough to earn dozens of trophies, and he’s only 11 years old. “Once I did a practice run, it got into my blood. I like to go fast, the adrenaline rush,” said the young racer. He travelled all over the country this year […]
It is election season and we’ve all seen (and are probably tired of) the ‘get out the vote? TV ads telling Michigan voters why this candidate sucks or why you shouldn’t vote for so-and-so. Here’s one campaign you can get behind and feel good about. Clarkston resident Vanessa Myers, 35, is vying to be Michigan’s […]
Brandon Twp.- After a turbulent year, the library will enter 2015 with a new leader. Rebecca Higgerson has been named the new library director. ‘I’m excited about Rebecca, she is coming from a bigger system down to a smaller system, she has a wide range of library skills and experiences and I think she will […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Atlas Twp.-Just the facts, from unbiased sources. A town hall meeting regarding the proposed ET Rover natural gas pipeline project is planned for 6-9:30 p.m., Oct. 30, at the Goodrich Middle School cafeteria, 7480 Gale Road. The meeting will feature speakers from outside the community meant to provide information from […]
Groveland Twp.-Early next month the roar of gravel mining equipment will be replaced by the purr of high performance engines pushing four-wheel drives to the limit. From 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 1-2 the Oakland County Parks will host the Dixie Gully Run, at 14300 Shields Road, Holly. Located just north of Groveland Oaks County Park, […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-If a solicitor of any kind shows up on your doorstep, ask to see their permit. Scam artists are not only targeting victims by phone or computer, they are also going door-to-door with what may appear to be legitimate fundraisers, but are absolutely not. Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. […]
Brandon Twp.- Try again. At their Oct. 21 meeting, the township board unanimously approved rescinding a motion made at their Oct. 6 meeting that formed a new recreation subcommittee. The new motion disbanded the ‘new? subcommittee, which never effectively met or took any action, and means the old subcommittee? consisting of Supervisor Kathy Thurman and […]
Brandon Twp.- Before the snow fliesand winter grips the area’the Community Emergency Response Team wants to know the senior citizens and other residents who may need a little help. The Brandon Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), an all-volunteer group of citizens who serve their community in times of emergencies and special events, is seeking assistance […]
Atlas Twp.- On Monday night the board of trustees voted 4-0 on a moratorium regarding high volume hydraulic fracking of oil, gas and other hydrocarbons. Trustee Patrick Major was absent. Key in the moratorium is the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act which limits the township’s ability to regulate operations related to the exploration and extraction of […]