Never in his wildest dreams did former Clarkston resident Shawn Smith imagine he could make a living as an independent Christian performing artist. But that’s just what he did ? and his talents were on full display during a special concert sponsored by Christ the Shepherd Church at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in […]
Living to be 105 seems like a difficult feat to accomplish today. Imagine living over 140 years ago and fighting in the Revolutionary War, yet still living beyond 100 years. That’s exactly what Solomon Davis, who’s buried in Springfield Township, did. The Michigan Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Springfield Historical […]
During the summer recess, youth from St. Daniel Catholic Church proved life lessons sometimes are best learned outside the classroom. From July 10-16, adult and youth members of St. Daniel worked on a Tennessee mission trip to help the less fortunate with their homes while sharing a rewarding spiritual experience. ‘It’s something our youth group […]
Two suspects in the July 18 armed robbery of the Shell Service Station at the northwest corner of I-75 and Sashabaw Road were arrested and arraigned. Romell Lemoyne Goodson, 28, and Cierra Latriese Horn, 18, both of Highland Park, allegedly held an employee at gunpoint while taking approximately $200 in various bills and quarters around […]
An important piece of the area’s past is preserved for future generation. The Ellis Barn was dedicated during a July 25 ceremony at Springfield Oaks County Park, ensuring the story behind the barn lives. ‘I would like to thank the Ellis Family for having the vision to assure the preservation of a rare piece of […]
The hearing on the judicial misconduct charges against 52nd District Court Judge Dana Fortinberry is adjourned from Aug. 8 until Nov. 28. According to Examiner Paul Fischer of the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission, the attorney for Judge Fortinberry was called to jury duty for the week originally set in August. Several scheduling conflicts between the […]
Two members of Troop 192 recently completed their Eagle Scout Service Projects at the rededication of Rotary Park in Davisburg on June 15. Cory Marth, 17, painted the wooden structures at the park, including the pavilion, picnic tables and a bridge. He also cleaned debris and trash from the creek that flows through the park. […]
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church of Clarkston received some special guests last week. Pastor Ibrahim Azar and his family, of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Jerusalem, spent part of their four week vacation in the United States sharing faith with their companion congregation here in Clarkston. In addition to the Azar family’s trip […]
Independence Township firefighters from Local #2629 will hit the streets July 31 to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Captain Mike Fahrner said last year the department raised $500 through collections from among the staff and donations from union and service dues. Fahrner expects 15-20 volunteers to collect throughout the day, mostly at the […]
The Road Commission for Oakland County was told in a July 20 meeting it will receive additional funds from the Michigan Department of Transportation, allowing most routine maintenance of state highways to resume. ‘We were told that MDOT is providing us with $50,000 immediately to cover the most critical activities, and an additional $1 million […]