In another attempt to preserve part of the past, the Davisburg Rotary Club has joined forces with the Springfield Township Historical Society to help renovate a historic harness shop at 610 Broadway. Diana Walls is a member of both the historical society and the Rotary. Because of the 2005 centennial of the international Rotary organization, […]
Idle thoughts from your friendly, local editor: ? This one has bugged me for awhile. Every government entity I have come in contact with seems to view grants the same way: as free money. Grants are great as they pay for everything from senior services to police equipment. However can we get on the same […]
On Saturday, May 8, Lighthouse Emergency Services Clarkston was the recipient of almost 3,000 pounds of food collected by our local letter carriers working out of the Clarkston post office. The food was transported to our Sashabaw Road building by Waterford Harley Owners Group members Brian and Lora Smith and their sons. It was then […]
A former deputy mayor of Pontiac could be the next village manager of Oxford. Council last night voted 3-1 to offer the village manager’s position to Kervin Joseph Young, of Hazel Park. According to his resume, Young has worked in many various positions for local governments since 1969, most notably serving as the Pontiac City […]
The last time the seniors from the Clarkston High School varsity lacrosse team walked off the field they left with a sour taste in their mouths. Somber faces, tears and mud-stained jerseys were left after the Wolves played their final home game of the year and lost a 13-12 heartbreaking nail biter May 19 at […]
It appears the speed limit on N. Oxford Road between Ray Road and the village limits will be reduced, but by how much remains to be seen. ‘I can tell you now, I’m pretty sure it’s probably going to go down,? said Sgt. Derrick A. Barker, Sr. of the Michigan State Police Traffic Services Section. […]
They’re going on all cylinders now. The Clarkston varsity baseball team has rallied off win after win in recent weeks and most recently picked up another one May 22 with a dramatic 11-9 win over Anchor Bay at Clarkston High School. The win improved Clarkston’s record to 19-6 overall (at press time). The win took […]
A district title is on their minds, but so too is the health of two of their best players. The Clarkston varsity softball team are the odds on favorite to win their district, according to coach Al Land, but perhaps a more pressing issue is the health of two of his players in Heather Giroux […]
They gave all of their tomorrows for our today. They made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve this Republic’s freedom and security. Though they slumber in graves around the nation and throughout the world, they live on in the hearts and minds of grateful countrymen. In remembrance of the heroic deeds and selfless actions of America’s […]
The charred remains of five of the downtown buildings that burned down in March were demolished last week. Diya Zaraga, owner of the Sagebrush Cantina, will rebuild a two story restaurant on the site. The building that housed All State is still standing.