Margot’s Gallery & Frame is pleased to present the new works of artist Durwood Coffey from 7 to 10 p.m. April 23 and 24. Using acrylics, Coffey brings all manner of animals from birds and insects to tropical fish and reptiles to vivid, colorful life. ‘Nature is colorful,? said Coffey, of Westland. ‘I like to […]
Area women will have a unique opportunity on April 29 to learn how to lead a healthier and more enjoyable life-style at the ‘Healthy Pathways for Women? community education program. Sponsored by Lapeer Regional Hospital, Oxford Pointe OB/GYN and the Cardiology Institute of Michigan, the free program features four prominent area health care specialists — […]
It will be ‘Happy Birthday, Springfield? with a special parade Saturday, May 22 through downtown Davisburg. The parade is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. from the Springfield Township Civic Center east to the Mill Pond Park along Broadway (Davisburg Road). Davisburg may be a small settlement, but Diane Wozniak of the […]
Addison Township Substation Commander Sgt. Pete Burkett is looking for anyone with information concerning the theft of 2,650 feet of copper wiring from the DTE Energy Substation on Rochester Rd. Jack Horn, field supervisor for DTE Energy, has been working on an expansion project at the DTE Energy substation for several weeks. According to Horn, […]
Centennial Park got a spring face-lift Monday from members of the Oxford Garden Club, Oxford Beautification Commission and village DPW. Garden Club and Beautifcation Commission members spent the morning trimming, pruning, clearing and cleaning the park’s flower gardens. ‘We consider ourselves civic-minded,? said Garden Club member John Hitch, who was joined in the dirt by […]
I’m writing in response to Jim Altene’s letter to the editor regarding the Senior Citizen Center. It seems to me that Altene must be too young to realize that eventually everyone will become a senior citizen. Seniors have been called upon to support schools, playgrounds and other community activities just like everyone else. Now when […]
If you see Dave Savage riding his bicycle down Washington, chances are he’s on his way to work. It’s a short commute for the Clarkston resident who now lives and works on the same road. Savage and wife Grace are putting the finishing touches on one of Clarkston’s newest businesses, Savage Photography, a professional studio […]
The Clarkston post office was one of a few locations in Oakland County open and fully staffed to help residents file income tax returns on April 15. Both the lobby and service area were open to customers until 12 a.m., according to Jane Haugen, Clarkston Postmaster. The move was a first for the Clarkston branch, […]
Got a problem? Then talk to the Future Problem Solvers at Springfield Plains Elementary School, a team that can handle queries dealing with artificial intelligence to media monopolies. All hypothetical, of course. Four fifth graders, under the guidance of coach Sue Banworth, represented SPE at the annual Michigan Future Problem Solving Program State Bowl on […]
While spending time with my family this past weekend at my soon-to-be cousin-in-law’s bridal shower, I didn’t think life could get any better. However, that perception changed when my cousins and uncle opened my eyes to a whole new delicacy that changed my life: sushi. I had no idea rolled seaweed and cucumbers could taste […]