A long-time Ortonville area dentist is now in Clarkston. After more than 35 years of mercury-safe/mercury-free holistic dentistry in the Village of Ortonville, Dr. David Regiani has moved to a new facility, 10435 Ortonville Road just south of Oak Hill Road in Independence Township. “We love Ortonville and all our patients, but we simply outgrew […]
The Pine Knob Elementary fifth graders? Explorer Wax Museum, Jan. 9, was a culmination of social studies and writing classes so far this year, said fifth grade social studies teacher Heidi Wright, who organized the event with writing teacher Kelly Mertz. “We began this project in social studies class by learning about early explorers who […]
I stepped into a mosque and out of my comfort zone last week. Coincidentally, my visit to the Muslim Unity Center in Bloomfield Hills was Jan. 7, at the same time that news was breaking about the terrorist attacks at the offices of Charlie Hebdo, a satirical newspaper in Paris. The attacks, which left 12 […]
Atlas Twp.-A small paper bag recently carried a big message. For Veteran’s Day 2014 Oaktree Elementary students were assigned to color paper bags with a message and picture supporting military. The bags were then supplied to John’s Steakhouse, 8038 State Road in Goodrich, to use when patrons purchase takeout. The patriotic class assignment was recognized […]
Brandon Twp.- Do you know a student worthy of recognition for their efforts to improve the lives of others or who has overcome obstacles in their own life? Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance is seeking nominations for Youth Recognition. Anyone can nominate a student who attends school in, or resides within the Brandon School District boundaries. […]
The sound grew from the early 1970s with bands like The Ramones, resurfacing in the 1990s with bands such as Green Day and Bad Religion. Pop-punk’a mix of music that joins elements of punk rock with pop music is alive with a local band Oakhill is a pop-punk band consisting of Goodrich graduates Martin Kibler, […]
Goodrich-By a 5-0 vote on Monday night, the village council accepted an audit report from Lewis & Knopf for the year ending June 30, 2014. Stephanie Kraus, senior staff accountant for Lewis & Knopf, delivered the report to the council. According to the 2014 audit, the village general fund decreased by $7,908 during the year […]
Brandon Twp.- Parents may roll their eyes when their child asks for Mom or Dad to read them the same story yet again, but Margaret Sclesky says the repetition of these tales are essential for children. She will relate why during ‘Reading with Preschoolers,? a free program for parents and caregivers including teachers and daycare […]
Brandon Twp.- The state board of education’s decision to replace the ACT college entrance exam with the SAT does not impact this year’s high school juniors or seniors and students planning to take the test in March can benefit from a seminar coming to the library. Sylvan Learning Center of Oxford will offer an ACT […]
It’s deemed ‘The Story.? Rachel Joy Scott, 17, was the first of 12 students and one teacher killed at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo. on April 20, 1999, the result of a shooting rampage. Just weeks before her death Rachel wrote, ‘I have this theory that if one person can go out of their […]