County golf courses re-opening in May

Golfers can grab their clubs, face masks and hand sanitizer, before heading to their favorite Oakland County Parks and Recreation golf course. Glen Oaks Golf Course in Farmington Hills and White Lake Oaks Golf Course in White Lake open Friday, May 1. Three other courses will open on Monday, May 4 — Lyon Oaks Golf […]

State treasury providing student loan assistance during COVID-19 pandemic

The Michigan Department of Treasury today announced Michiganders who have student loans guaranteed by the state will be provided assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Collection activities on delinquent Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) student loans made by a financial institution and serviced by the Michigan Guaranty Agency will be halted until Sept. 30, 2020. […]

Michigan small businesses encouraged to apply for additional $310 million in forgivable loans

The Whitmer administration along with the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) and Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) announced today that businesses across Michigan are now able to apply for an additional $310 billion in Paycheck Protection Program forgivable loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration. “There continues to be a significant need […]

Michigan food banks prepare for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

The Food Bank Council of Michigan today welcomed news of the USDA’s $3 billion in food purchases through the newly created Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). In addition to supplying fresh emergency food, the program supports U.S. farmers by providing $100 million monthly for dairy, produce and meats. The news, although applauded, presents new challenges […]

Betty L. Ganther, 90

GANTHER, Betty L. (formerly of Waterford) went to be with the Lord on April 18th at 90 years of age. She was the beloved wife of Earl Ganther, who preceded her in death after 59 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her son, Roger Ganther, her grandson, Matthew Hodges, and her […]

Mary Josephine Meyers, 90

MEYERS, Mary Josephine; of Waterford; age 90; passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2020 while being surrounded by her husband, son and daughters after being with hospice for a short time. Wife of Clifford; Mother of Deborah (Mark) Snyder, Thomas (Marilyn) Meyers, Kay (Douglas) Beck, Kristin (Terry) Milliken and Mary Beth (Patrick) Seger; […]

Gerald “Loye” Swiger

SWIGER, Gerald “Loye”; of Waterford; entered eternal life on April 25, 2020; sadly missed by wife Billie; father of Jeffrey Swiger and Karri Swiger; grandfather to Kess and Brynn Verhey; also many nieces and nephews. Loye served in the U.S. Army and retired from General Motors S.P.O. Honoring his requests, private funeral services. Arrangements entrusted […]

Local leaders teaming up to bring COVID-19 testing machines to county

U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, Michigan state Rep. Andrea Schroeder of Clarkston, and Oakland County Executive David Coulter have collaborated through a multi-governmental, bipartisan effort to secure additional COVID-19 testing resources for hard-hit Oakland County. Together, the bipartisan group of officials, from the federal, state and county levels, are calling for additional rapid testing machines in […]

Optimists honor high school student with Outstanding Student Citizen award

Optimists honor high school student with Outstanding Student Citizen award

Every school year, one student from each Clarkston school (each elementary, Sashabaw Middle School, Clarkston Junior High and Clarkston High) is awarded with the honor of Outstanding Student Citizen through the Optimists Club. Each building principal is contacted to select their school’s recipient. The purpose of this program is to recognize students from any grade […]