Paul Maxwell is hoping the community will put its best foot forward to support the inaugural Angels Place Race. The 5K run-walk event takes place Saturday, Sept. 13, and is open to families and individuals of all ages and abilities. ‘We still need runners and walkers,? said Maxwell, an Independence Township resident who organized the […]
It started out as a steamroller-sized chunk of white pine hauled to the front walk of Clarkston Junior High School in a trailer. But the chainsaw roared all day, and as incoming eighth and ninth graders arrived to pick up their schedules for the Sept. 2 start of classes, the wood began to take shape. […]
Looking for a bargain or unusual trinket for the house? Perhaps some tasty morsels to munch? You’re in luck. Two community organizations are gearing up for one huge sale in Davisburg. Treasures and Treats, a rummage and bake sale hosted by Neighbor for Neighbor, will run concurrent with the Springfield Township Parks and Recreation Department’s […]
She got a ticket. The City of the Village of Clarkston issued Clarkston News muralist Michelle Tynan a ticket, because, apparently, the sign on her scaffolding violates a city ordinance. Please! Clarkston’s Selective Ordinance Enforcement policy is out of hand. So, all personal opinions on the mural aside, if Michelle got a ticket, what about […]
Collin Walls crunched through shifting priorities and one big unknown as he began preparing the budget for his successor. Walls, retiring after more than three decades as Springfield Township’s supervisor, said he is concerned by an imminent increase in the cost of police services from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. With the OCSO deputy’s union […]
With less than two weeks until the start of school, Clarkston doesn’t have enough teachers. Board of Education members grappled Monday with how to fill openings at six of the district’s seven elementary schools, created by higher than anticipated enrollment numbers. The board was presented with three options: recall remaining teachers laid off last spring, […]
Lindsey King and her mom Kim King built a very royal sandcastle together during last week’s Family Fun Night at Deer Lake Beach. Please see page 24A for more pictures from this event. Photo by Laura Colvin
Everyone who showed up for a demonstration near Deer Lake Beach last week seemed prepared to fight. Across Michigan’and much of the eastern U.S.’many say the stubborn invaders are spreading like wildfire and threatening to choke the life from area lakes and wetlands. But in the Clarkston area, several groups are taking a stand against […]
Dozens of equine enthusiasts showed up Saturday at Springfield Oaks in Davisburg for the season’s ‘Grand Finale.? The show wrapped up a number of summer events sponsored by the Oakland County Horse Show Circuit. All proceeds, said ‘Grand Finale? chair Sara Ressler, go toward maintaining the park’s equine facilities, and saving toward a covered arena.
Dave Wagner arrived on the campaign trail this year with more than $20,000 in contributions carried over from his 2004 bid for the Independence Township supervisor’s office. He collected another $4,580 this year. Treasurer candidate Cheryl Karrick reported an ending balance of minus $7,255 on her campaign finance paperwork (the Oakland County Clerk’s office was […]