Springfield Township residents concerned about rezoning of their property have nothing to worry about, officials say. ‘It’s more a reflection of what’s already there,? said township Supervisor Collin Walls. The township Planning Commission is holding a public hearing Aug. 2 to discuss rezoning property in the northwest quadrant of I-75 and Dixie Highway. The property […]
School’s out for summer. But for Leah Kirsch of Clarkston, summer’s a chance to do more stuff, including competing with local and national volleybal programs and competing for the title of Miss Teen of Michigan. ‘Since school is out, I have a chance to do this,? she said. ‘Miss Teen Michigan will help with college.? […]
Unlike queens who inherit their titles, Michelle VanderVoord had to earn her crown. As a candidate for Oakland County Fair Queen, she prepared applications, wrote essays, gave a speech, and shared her views in a live interview with Mrs. Michigan, Miss Michigan, and fair officials, asking questions such as favorite politician (state Rep. John Stakoe), […]
It’s a new year for the Clarkston Board of Education, with a new trustee, schedules, and assignments. Stephen Hyer was reelected board president in a 4-3 vote. Karen Foytech earned the three votes. ‘I didn’t expect to be nominated,? Foyteck said. ‘There are no special priveledges (as president), just extra work.? Hyer said he is […]
While Danielle Fenton’s grandmother and cousin were both being treated for lymphoma and leukemia, she witnessed difficulties most wouldn’t consider. Both are in remission after chemotherapy, but during treatment, a side effect was dry mouth, requiring them to drink water almost constantly. When going to stadium events, door monitors would confiscate their water, ignoring attempts […]
As Andy and Lee Impola remain hospitalized, friends, neighbors, and coworkers got together Friday to sort through memories and feelings of the July 4 explosion. The brothers were seriously burned in an explosion and fire at Lancaster Lakes apartments, related to the construction of illegal fireworks, police said. ‘Andy’s my friend ? he means a […]
Chelsea Rawe of Springfield Township is keeping busy this week at the Oakland County Fair. A member of 4H SCRUBS, Students Committed to Research and Understanding of Biological Science, 4H K-9 Tail Waggers, and 4H Livestock Club, she has several projects on exhibit at the same time: a quiz bowl game, with a hour’s worth […]
Filmmaker and promoter Norman Pardo has had a busy retirement in Independence Township. Since moving to the area last year, Pardo helped design his custom house, cast and started filming a horror movie, and is in post-production of a video series starring O.J. Simpson. His newest project: developing a new talent-search show for television and […]
A fundraiser for the Herron family of Clarkston is set for 6 p.m.-midnight Friday, July 20, at Knights of Columbus, 5660 Maybee Road. Mike Herron, 1976 graduate of Clarkston High School, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in October of 2004. It was considered inoperable at the time. ‘They said it was terminal ? there wasn’t […]
Summer is the season for high-school senior pictures, and local photo studios are booked 3-4 a day. Photo sessions have evolved over the years, said Kevin Winship of Winship Studios, Clarkston. ‘My first year, they would have one or two outfits and everything was done in front of a flat canvas,? said Winship, who has […]