‘Rock ‘n? roll music? is the conclusion of ‘Coming to a theater near you,? from last week’s edition of The Clarkston News. The first half of the story explored Flint radio personality Peter Cavanaugh’s early years in radio in New York and the course of events that brought him to Michigan where he would help […]
Soon Springfield Township residents can get a one-of-a-kind glimpse into the past right in downtown Davisburg. The Springfield Township Historical Society (STHS) is hosting a grand opening of the Schultz Clock and Harness Shop on Davisburg Road May 19 ? 20 from 9:30 a.m. ? 3:30 p.m. in correspondence with the Community Wide Craft Show […]
If all goes well May 20, there may be a few more smiles in a country ravaged by war and poverty. St. Daniel Catholic Church is hosting ‘Junk-In-a-Trunk Sale? from 9 a.m. to noon in the church parking lot. Shoppers are invited to browse the trunks for those sale items from which all proceeds go […]
Most everyone walked away from a meeting held between Independence Township officials, the Oakland County Sheriff’s department and local bank personnel satisfied. On April 25, the groups met for two hours at the Independence Township Library to discuss issues relevant to bank security. The meeting included a presentation by FBI agents to provide further insight […]
On a winter day in Flint in the early 70’s, a disc jockey working for WWCK-FM heard a knock on the window and looked up. Peter Cavanaugh waved with an attitude and then proceeded to pee his radio station call letters, WTAC, into the snow before speeding off in his car. This and many other […]
Those dealing with the stress and frustration of hair loss and balding can find relief at the Alternative Hair Center on Sashabaw Road in Independence Township. At AHC, Manager Karen Henckel and her staff of hair technicians help people find confidence again after suffering from hair loss. ‘When people have lost their hair, it’s like […]
Smiling faces were abundant at Clarkston United Methodist Church on April 29. About 50-60 local Youth for Understanding USA exchange students performed a talent show including songs and skits intended to show their gratitude to their host families. ‘They did very well. There were funny and worked very hard. It went very well,? said Tracy […]
You will need a nickel, brown and orange markers and a pen to read this column. Take the nickel right now and place it on my picture. Line the nickel up to the bottom of my eyes. Taking a pen, draw a line around the bottom half of the nickel. After removing the nickel, color […]
With red, white and blue decorations draped over the tables and a band playing music in the background, Deer Lake Athletic Club hosted Family Night for the United States Marine Corps recruiting sub-station Pontiac on April 18. The night welcomed approximately 40 area youth who will soon be headed to the 8,095 acre Parris Island, […]
April 19 was one of those rare occasions Springfield Township Fire Chief Charlie Oaks could spot smoke over the horizon and not have to sprint to the fire engine and crank up the sirens. The township parks and rec program contracted with David Borneman, LLC out of Ann Arbor for a controlled burn on 38.1 […]