Dan McGurk of Toledo smiles with absolute joy as his idol, Kid Rock, shares in his birthday party, Oct. 27, in Clarkston. McGurk, who has Down’s syndrome, posted a video on YouTube last August inviting the Clarkston rocker to his 30th birthday celebration at the Union Woodshop. Kid Rock, born Robert Ritchie, surprised his most […]
Five years after retiring from General Motors, Kevin Davies of Clarkston was up for a part-time gig to supplement his pension. “I was looking for a hobby job ? even cutting the grass,” said Davies, whose name is pronounced the British way, “Davis.” Working with technology his entire life, he found something fitting the bill […]
My Habitat Clarkston is calling all volunteers who want to make a difference in the community this Sunday. Last year’s Impact Days had more than 1,100 Clarkston and Davisburg volunteers working throughout the community to meet the needs of individuals and help alleviate budget cuts for public entities. Past projects have included: Clarkston Community Schools […]
Waypoint Free Methodist Church, formerly Clarkston Free Methodist Church, is celebrating its new location at 8400 Dixie Highway with a community open house, Sunday, 1-3 p.m. They will have food, games, bonfire and other activities at the restored building, which used to be a car dealership. Check out the church website for more details at […]
Folks filled Bordine Nursery for Clarkston Rotary’s Wine Tasting Party, Oct. 30. The fall gathering featured wines from all over the world, as well as snacks, soups, and desserts from local restaurants. The fund raiser supports the club’s local and international projects.
‘I want to be an independent thinker.? ‘I want to inspire others.? ‘I want to be proud to be me and help others do the same.? ‘To have any job I want.? ‘To contribute positively to the world.? These are examples of what 17-year-old Clarkston seniors wish to achieve as the result of their education […]
Springfield Plains Elementary students walked through the hallways to show off their Halloween costumes last Friday. Then, it was off to their classrooms for holiday treats, crafts and games before they went home for the weekend.
Oxford and Addison voters went to the polls Nov. 4 to participate in the general election. Numerous local millage proposals were on the ballot as well candidates for the Oxford Board of Education and Oxford Village Council. Pictured: Oxford resident Sharon Worden casts her ballot at the Oxford Veterans Memorial Civic Center. Photo by C.J. […]
‘It’s pretty sad.? That’s how Oakland County Sheriff’s Sgt. Scott Patterson, commander of the Oxford Township substation, summed up the six-hour ordeal that ended with him having to shoot and kill an aggressive pit bull running loose in the Waterstone development on Oct. 28. It all began when Patterson and Deputy Jason Louwaert came across […]
At first glance, a dwelling full of pot and guns looks like a drug dealer’s lair, not the home of a man who planned to retire from a skilled trades job and operate a medical marijuana business. But Mount Clemens attorney Mark Metry contends it was the latter in the case of his client Andrew […]