For former presidential candidate Rick Santorum, young people like Everest Collegiate High School Life Club members are what his pro-life message is about. ‘It’s so encouraging to see young people like this, as pro life as any generation in the country,? said Santorum at the Birth Choice Pregnancy Resource Center fund raiser, Aug. 9. ‘They’re […]
The campaign season is over, but only for the moment. Unlike 2008, the August primary didn’t settle things completely. In that race, all the candidates in Independence and Springfield townships were Republican, so the primary election was pretty much it ? the winners ran unopposed in November. This year, three Democrats are in the race […]
Zachary Daniel Finn of Clarkston died from injuries suffered in a traffic accident this past weekend. He will be remembered for his smile and sense of humor, said his uncle, Brian Varney “And for being such a gentlemen and a good listener when you needed someone to talk to, and, most of all, being able […]
The mayor’s speech was made up, but music, mood, and swanky mansion were real at a movie shoot last weekend in Springfield Township. Jim and Audrey Tanner, who often host parties for SCAMP and other community groups on their sprawling estate, hosted cast and crew of the drama “Approaching Midnight.” “It’s exciting, really neat,” said […]
To fully fund Independence Township Fire Department, residents need to cast two “yes” votes, Aug. 7. “The community is very supportive. We’re pretty confident, but we don’t take them for granted,” said Don Herbert, paramedic and engineer, Independence Township Fire Department. Residents are invited to stop by the station at 6500 Citation Drive to talk […]
Birth Choice Pregnancy Resource Center of Independence Township welcomes Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum to its fund raiser dinner, 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug, 9, Palazzo Gande, 54660 Van Dyke Avenue in Shelby Township. “We know Sen. Santorum is a very strong prolife advocate,” said Brenda Savage, executive director. “We’ve sought him out as speaker for […]
Clarkston Attorney Laurie Cunningham knows her new law partner well ? it’s her son, Noah Fields. “It’s a family business,” said Cunningham, who practices law at 21 S. Main Street. “Noah grew up in the business ? he’d go to court with my dad (the Hon. Robert Cunningham, who served as a judge in Pontiac). […]
For Michael Wayne of Independence Township, a homily at St. Dan’s about helping others got him thinking. “I thought about what I could do to help people,” said Wayne, 16. “I decided I could use my business, and help others that way.” The junior at Notre Dame Prep and CEO and manager of Pristine Lawn […]
More than 100 community organizations, clubs, businesses and other groups are set to march in this year’s Clarkston Fourth of July Parade, 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 4. The parade, with the theme “American Made Parade,” kicks off a full day of Fourth of July fun. Following the parade is the Festival of Fun and Fireworks, […]
This year’s Clarkston history tour walks seemed to go well for the local second graders. Each May, students spend a day in downtown Clarkston, touring buildings, listening to bakers, bankers, and other business folks, and learning about the local history. I take part in it, schedule permitting. I had to skip the Tuesday tours because […]