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NewsBe on the lookout for man chasing kids in Lake Villa Manufactured Home CommunityResidents in and around the Lake Villa Mobile Home Community on Lakeville Rd. in Oxford Twp. are being advised by the Oakland County Sheriff's Department to be on the lookout for a man who allegedly chased three young girls on their way to Oxford Middle School Thursday, Oct....more >> |
NewsBrandon Twp.- The number of police officers here stays at 12 for now, but whether the township can sustain a police force that size remains in grave doubt. After months of budget workshops to reach concrete decisions on balancing the 2010 budget as well as to plan for budgets for the next three years, uncertainty seemed the order of the day at the most recent budget workshop Monday....more >> |
Ortonville- Furnace broken? Roof falling in? Septic system fail? It sounds like a really bad week, but if you are a village resident and facing even one of these crises, there may be help available....more >> |
NewsThe Brandon School District is just a little greener these days—by $2,000. Spearheaded by Brandon Middle School technology teacher Jennifer Brady, the district was recently awarded four-$500 Greening Michigan Classroom Grants....more >> |
NewsOn Sept. 19, Michigan State Troopers from the Groveland Post responded to the bar and grille establishment at 14007 Dixie Hwy, Holly. According to MSP reports, the manager of the establishment called troopers early Sunday morning after a 34-year-old female from Troy, dressed in Renaissance Festival garb, arrived with some adults and her 3-year-old son at about 10 p....more >> |
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News'Educating youth on voting forms the foundation of our democracy'According to the Secretary of State, Michigan has about 7.2 million registered voters. About 23 percent of voters turned out for the August 2010 primary election. Nineteen percent of voters turned out in Michigan's 2008 primary....more >> |
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NewsOrtonville- When a loved one dies, there are sometimes family or friends who are not able to attend the funeral or memorial service. Perhaps they live far away or are too frail to travel....more >> |
NewsThe Citizen newspaper staff received four awards in the 2010 Michigan Press Association (MPA) Better Newspaper Contest, including an honorable mention in the general excellence category....more >> |
NewsOrtonville- A 20-year-old Brandon Township man is facing at least two years in prison after threatening several people with a gun. Thomas George Shahin was arraigned Oct. 1 at 52-2 District Court on one count of felonious assault, a 5-year felony, and one count of possession of a firearm during commission of a felony, which upon conviction is a mandatory two-year prison sentence....more >> |
NewsGoodrich-How does artificial Martian turf sound? At a cost of about $600,000, replacing the sod in the football field with a manufactured surface will be on the list of projects designated by the building and site committee....more >> |
NewsThe walk raised $5,500, exceeding last year's total.Despite fewer walkers, the 30th annual CROP Walk through downtown Ortonville produced greater results. For the last 29 years, thousands of people have recognized the need to make a difference and joined in the annual CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) Walk....more >> |
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NewsWWII hero finally honored at Renaissance FestivalGroveland Twp.- Last Sunday, more than 65 years after being freed from a Nazi prison camp where he risked his life to save others, Walter Strzelecki received formal recognition for his heroism....more >> |
NewsFormer Brandon Blackhawk and University of Michigan football star Matt Lentz is playing for the Lions— the Sacramento Mountain Lions, that is. Lentz, who was released by the Detroit Lions, is now playing his second season in the new United Football League....more >> |
News'The greatest accomplishment from this meeting is we communicated—we talked about the shared service...'It's time to start sharing. That's the consensus after officials from the Village of Holly, along with Holly, Rose and Groveland townships, attended a meeting on Sept. 23 organized by Holly Township Supervisor Jesse Lambert to discuss the possiblity of combining a host of services, including police, fire and other basic needs....more >> |
NewsTwp. 13- and 14-year-olds charged with nine felony counts in sexual assaults of younger boysTwo Brandon Township youth, ages 13 and 14, are facing felony life sentences after allegedly sexually assaulting three younger boys. The assaults began in September 2009 in the Sashabaw Meadows Mobile Home Park and were perpetrated against a 7-year-old, 9-year-old, and 10-year-old....more >> |
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NewsIn the fall of 1990, Oxford Bank came to Ortonville. Now, 20 years later, the Oxford Bank-Ortonville, 345 S. Ortonville Road, continues to serve the area. Linda Moskal, bank officer and Ortonville branch manager for more than 13 years, is proud to celebrate the milestone....more >> |
NewsIn their 13th season, the Harlem Ambassadors have performed at approximately 220 fundraising games and entertainment events for non-profit organizations, including Big Brothers Big Sisters and Rotary, as well as for the U....more >> |
NewsThe number of students in both the Brandon and Goodrich school districts fell again this year. After student count day Wednesday, it was revealed Goodrich has about 2,140 students, 43 less than the count of 2,183 in 2009....more >> |
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NewsAfter surviving a bullet through his brain, Joshua Keel figures skydiving should be a breeze. His mother has other ideas. "No skydiving," says Yvonne McClelland. "I want him to have both feet on the ground....more >> |
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NewsRob Schroeder is in the business of finding what others have been hunting. For the past 11 years Schroeder, an Atlas Township resident, has assisted deer hunters statewide to find their harvest with his trained-to-track German shepherd....more >> |
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Front pageConstance Hennig blows a bubble during a game at Bailey Lake Elementary Annual School Fair on Saturday....more >> |
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John R. Schrei and Elizabeth Egan want the best for Clarkston students – that's why they're running for school board. Incumbent Egan, running for the four-year seat after being appointed this past April, said she still has a passion for education....more >> |
After living in Bridge Valley subdivision in Independence Township the past 15 years, Jim and Debbie Cousens were looking to move into a smaller house. James found a "fixer upper" for $100,000 at 164 North Main Street....more >> |
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Residents grapple with city identity vs. gov't reform in web debateTo be or not to be – that was the question regarding Clarkston cityhood, discussed by residents Cory Johnston and Michael Sabol for Clarkston411.com. For Johnston, the time has come for Clarkston to dissolve its city charter....more >> |
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Hoping to push America back towards a "free market system," Saving America founder Carl Knaus hosted "The Last Chance Tea Party" in Depot Park, Saturday....more >> |
Results of the Michigan Press Association 2010 Better Newspaper Contest are in, and Clarkston News has nine more awards for its wall. In Design, the News won third place, "consistent week to week," said judges....more >> |
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More than 150 stood on Sashabaw Road during a Lifechain, Sunday, organized by 40 Days for Life. The demonstration, which filled both sides of Sashabaw Road from Waldon to Bow Pointe Drive, was one day of 40, Sept....more >> |
Davisburg Heritage Festival in downtown Davisburg, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 9, includes an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast; antique tractor display; wagon-ride park tours; historical demonstrations; games; Hay Maze; and parade....more >> |
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After an extensive "bumping process" and layoffs last year, Independence Township Supervisor Dave Wagner was "glad" to propose a 2011 budget without cuts to employment staff. However, Parks and Recreation's special programs are once again on the chopping block....more >> |
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City Council recognized Dale LaCroix for his "exemplary leadership" during his time as Police Chief of the city. "The job you have done with limited resources is beyond what anybody could have expected....more >> |
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MillstreamTim Walton joined Independence Township Department of Public Works on Aug. 25, 1975, retiring Oct. 1, 2010. "Thirty-five years - I must have liked it here, 'cause I stayed so long," Walton said at his retirement luncheon....more >> |
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Monday Knitters at Clarkston United Methodist Church are experts at all types of cold weather clothing like baby caps, sweaters, and mittens, but have specialized in scarves lately....more >> |
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Shooting StarsDavid Reschke presented a gift to the Clarkston Community Schools district during the board meeting on September 27. The gift was a piece of artwork by Marie Chick to be displayed in the Early Childhood Center....more >> |
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Sayles Studio is preparing to celebrate its 60th anniversary, Oct. 10, 2010, an opportunity for owner Beth Sayles to clean out several decades worth of photos and negatives. "I have run out of storage space and prefer to put these heirlooms in the hands of the families rather then throw them away," Sayles said....more >> |
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Oakland Christian School students served several charities and community groups during their Servathon, Sept. 23. "I think this is fantastic," said Kay Ryde, board member of Provide Inc....more >> |
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More than 100 breast cancer survivors and many local Clarkston businesses attended the Breast Health Event at the Great Lakes Cancer Institute in Independence Township, Oct. 2. Speakers included Nichoel Wasik, 10-year breast cancer survivor from Clarkston; Dr....more >> |
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Andersonville Elementary students were full of energy and school spirit on September 29. The weather cooperated giving them sunny and cloudless skies for the school's Annual Fun Run....more >> |
News BriefsContract signed and sealed, for three years with $140,000 base salary plus benefits, Clarkston's new Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock starts this week, Oct. 6. Clarkston School Board and Clarkston PTA Council host a Welcome Reception for the new superintendent, 5-6:30 p....more >> |
Men and women seeking a special gift to give on Sweetest Day (Saturday, October 16) have a great opportunity to learn and save at the Clarkston Rotary meeting on Monday, October 11 at 6:30 p....more >> |
Tickets for the Friendly Forest, hosted by Independence Township Parks and Recreation and Clarkston Area Optimist Club, are on sale at Brose Electric, 5897 Dixie Highway, and Parks and Recreation office, 6483 Waldon Center Drive....more >> |
Davisburg Rotary hosts a street sale in downtown Davisburg, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 8-9, for its annual Christmas Basket program. Items for sale include new and used collectibles, furniture, and household items at reasonable prices....more >> |
Clarkston High School Class of 1951 hosts its 59th reunion, 5 p....more >> |
Peeking In The Past15 years ago - 1995 "Chamber marks another year of service" Outgoing Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce president Don Brose thanked Lighthouse of Clarkston for providing a home to the chamber after its former courthouse location burned down....more >> |
Peeking In The Past15 years ago - 1995 "Chamber marks another year of service" Outgoing Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce president Don Brose thanked Lighthouse of Clarkston for providing a home to the chamber after its former courthouse location burned down....more >> |
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LOHS' 2010 Homecoming King Cameron Goodall tries to give Homecoming Queen Sarah Mueller a hand with her crown during Friday's halftime ceremony at Dragon Stadium. See more halftime photos and Homecoming parade photos in our print edition....more >> |
Lake Orion is certainly not shy when it comes to flaunting the color green, especially after Friday's homecoming festivities. But the village is celebrating green in different way – with recycling....more >> |
The long-awaited Streetscape project meant to give downtown Lake Orion a bright new face—and a brighter future to match—finally got underway Tuesday with a groundbreaking ceremony in Children's Park....more >> |
'It's perplexing'Lake Orion Superintendent Ken Gutman is among the top three finalists in Walled Lake's search for a new superintendent of schools. Paul DeAngelis, current deputy superintendent for Birmingham Public Schools, and Craig Fiegel, current superintendent for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, are also in the running, according to Walled Lake's district Web site....more >> |
Have a home-based business? The Orion Township Board of Trustees voted Monday to suspend enforcement of ordinances regulating such businesses while it looks into a request made by the ZBA....more >> |
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K2 is also known as legal weed, Spice, Demon and Genie – and now it's illegal, thanks in no small part to Lake Orion law enforcement and community coalition efforts. Until Friday, Oct....more >> |
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A significant number of homes in Orion Township and the Village of Lake Orion may be ill-equipped to warn residents of fire. That's the word from Orion Township Fire Inspector Michael Martin, who's spending a large part of Fire Prevention Week, Oct....more >> |
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It's a good thing a Boy Scout is always prepared, says Larry Matola. He and Troop 248, out of King of Kings Lutheran Chuch, attended their first International Scout Rally last month and didn't know quite what they were walking into....more >> |
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Front pageOxford High School seniors Allen Bozeman and Samantha Murphy were crowned the homecoming King and Queen during Friday night's game. For the rest of the homecoming court photos, please see Page 13....more >> |
Skilling credits global focus, lack of cutsGood news for Oxford Community Schools – the district's student population is continuing to grow by leaps and bounds, while those around it shrink. Based on the Sept. 29 Count Day, the number of students increased by 153....more >> |
The good news is Oxford Schools is getting more money. The bad news is it's a one-shot deal for this year only. The really bad news is a good chunk of this extra money is going to be used to pay for retirees....more >> |
An Addison home in the 500 block of W. Leonard Road was visited by the Michigan State Police Bomb Squad Tuesday after the owner found some possible explosives. The owner was cleaning out his garage and found what was suspected to be 14¼ sticks of dynamite....more >> |
Pack up the boxes and crank up the buses because the North Oakland Transportation Authority is moving about a mile to the west. Last week, the NOTA board of directors voted to move its operations from the Crossroads for Youth campus at 930 E....more >> |
Shouts of timber will soon be heard throughout the Village of Oxford as some trees that are in pretty bad shape come crashing to the ground. Last week, council awarded a $5,165 contract to the Richmond-based Active Tree Experts, Inc....more >> |
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It's the sentence every parent fears hearing and every doctor dreads saying – "I'm sorry, but I'm afraid there's something wrong with your baby." Once it's uttered, nothing is ever the same again....more >> |
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Leader Editor C.J. Carnacchio is adding another six awards to his trophy wall. The 34-year-old Oxford resident was recently honored with awards for his reporting, opinion writing and photojournalism skills as part of the Michigan Press Association's (MPA) 2010 Better Newspaper Contest, which involved 3,341 entries submitted by 126 newspapers from around the state....more >> |
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Those driving along M-24 through Oxford will see something they haven't seen for quite a while around here – the sight of a new building being constructed. Ground was broken last week on a brand new 4,362-square-foot McDonald's restaurant, complete with side-by-side drive-throughs, so two vehicles can simultaneously place orders....more >> |
The U.S. House of Representatives vote last week to get tough with China in terms of its unfair trading practices was met with mixed reactions by some local manufacturers. "It's a tiny step in the right direction," said Bob Warnke, owner and president of Warnke Tool (3287 Metamora Rd....more >> |
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The Oxford Fire Department hosted its annual open house Sunday afternoon to kick off National Fire Prevention Week, which runs from Oct. 3-9. Parents and kids got to spray water from a genuine fire hose, learn fire safety tips, climb all over the shiny red trucks and eat fresh-grilled hot dogs....more >> |
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| 1878: Glenn Hammond Curtiss, aviation pioneer. |
| 1898: Armand Hammer, American entrepeneur and industrialist. |
| 1902: Marcel Breuer, Hungarian-born architect. |
| 1909: Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel, artist. |
| 1917: Raymond Burr, actor (Perry Mason). |
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| 1940: British forces attack German General Rommel's 7th Panzer Division at Arras, slowing his blitzkrieg of France. |
| 1941: The first U.S. ship, the S.S. Robin Moor, is sunk by a U-boat. |
| 1951: The U.S. Eighth Army counterattacks to drive the Communist Chinese and North Koreans out of South Korea. |
| 1961: Governor Patterson declares martial law in Montgomery, Alabama. |
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