Artists are invited to share their recycled works of art every fourth Saturday until September at the Recycled Art Market. The monthly market is part of a recycling effort to give new life to items bound for landfills, said Sarah Angelini, farmers market organizer. “We encourage them to come here and use what otherwise would […]
This week’s letter to the editor regarding the incident at the Fourth of July parade is interesting. I was at Clintonwood Park getting ready for the veterans’ activities during the parade so I missed it. Something about the out-of-control booer, cool and witty retort by the parade marcher, and mass approval of the crowd seemed […]
Blake Berry of Davisburg had a goal ? earn his black belt in Tang Soo Do Karate before his ninth birthday. He made it with weeks to spare. “We are so very proud of Blake,” said his mother, Julie Berry. “Blake’s dedication and hard work allowed him to accomplish this incredible goal.” Blake, who lives […]
At the first school board meeting of the new school year, Trustee Steve Hyer had an idea ? fewer meetings. “Bylaws stipulate at least one business meeting per month ? I suggest we go back to one meeting per month,” Hyer said at the July 14 meeting. Meetings this past year have been too long, […]
Uncle Kracker made himself at home at DTE Energy Music Theater during the Under the Sun Tour, July 11. ‘You plan and prepare for the show, but when you get here, it’s Pine Knob, you lose yourself,? said Kracker, who grew up as Matthew Shafer in Mount Clemens. ‘Everything comes into play, remembering sitting up […]
The Clarkston State Bank Backroads Half Marathon and 10K returns for its second year with a new route. The race was moved from downtown and north on Holcomb Road to Independence Oaks County Park this year due in part to safety concerns, as suggested by Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, said organizer Deanna Hart. It also […]
Kicking off this year’s County Fair season was a crowning for its king and queen. Noah Peterson and Katlynn Kroll received the honors at the June 27 Oakland County Fair Royalty Banquet at Springfield Oaks fairgrounds, along with other fair royalty. “It’s a very cool experience ? it’s great to be a part of making […]
With updates from top to bottom, The Lakes Grille on Dixie Highway is a go-to place for the entire family. That’s the way the family-run restaurant was created. ‘At our Commerce restaurant, we’re very hands-on,? said Irene Lock, who owns the restaurant with her husband Hank Lock. ‘Customers become our friends. We know about their […]
For Patsy and Jim Carlson of Independence Township, their garden has been a refuge and little bit of Up North for the past 30 years. People will have a chance to check it out themselves during this year’s Garden Walk. “We like to sit out here with all the birds,” Patsy said. “We enjoy it. […]
For the first time in years, Clarkston school budget was approved with no layoff notices for teachers. ‘I’m thrilled not have to sit here and approve pink slips ? I think this is the first time I’ve been on the board I didn’t have to lay off teachers,” said Treasurer Joan Patterson, member of the […]