Pat Kittle, Independence Township Supervisor, has vowed to help veterans after witnessing problems and pain they can face. His son, David Kittle, passed away last year after he lost his battle with addiction, a habit he picked up while serving our country in Iraq and Afghanistan. Knowing what Pat went through with his son, Clarkston’s […]
Independence Township Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Mitch Petterson has applied for a State of Michigan Competitive Grant Assistance Program (CGAP) in hopes of getting about $150,000 in state funding to help three local government entities join forces in the event of a major emergency. The CGAP helps offset costs associated with mergers, consolidations, interlocal […]
I would just like to say how much I admire Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle for helping soldiers through their trying times despite his own personal tragedy, the passing of his son David, a veteran (see story on Page 1). Sometimes it’s the people who go through the front lines of any situation, and witness […]
Clarkston Medical Group’s Dr. Tim O’Neil donated $1,000 towards new security cameras for Depot Park, a gesture which City of the Village of Clarkston Manager Carol Eberhardt hopes will kick off a fund-raising effort. Eberhardt said more security is needed due to an increase in vandalism. ‘Should we continue to maintain and repair over and […]
Clarkston’s first Pond and Water Garden Tour will give visitors a chance to explore unique settings at a variety of homes in Clarkston and Davisburg on July 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will benefit SCAMP, a five week summer camp for kids and young adults with developmental disabilities. Sponsored by Pond […]
Clintonwood Park off Clarkston Road is first up in a 10-year plan for improvements to Independence Township. Independence Township budgeted $210,000 for the park in 2015, which includes $40,000 in grants and donations, to replace playground equipment and multi-purpose pads, and build a new baseball shelter in 2015. Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle said tennis […]
A 10-year plan to extend Independence Township’s safety path system totals $950,000. The Capital Improvement Plan for the path system also includes $80,000 in equipment expenses. In 2015, $600,000 is scheduled to be spent in partnership with Oakland County to connect township paths to other paths in the Oakland County Parks system. In 2014, $100,000 […]
Just over $5.3 million in upgrades, improvements and new equipment is included in a Capital Improvement Plan laid out for Independence Township departments over the next 10 years, through 2025. Independence Township Fire Department’s 10-year plan, funded by a recently approved fire millage and fund balance, includes truck and equipment repairs and replacements. Over the […]
Officials call it the #1 eyesore in Independence Township, but it could all change with a new plan for property at the corner of M-15 and Dixie Highway. It’s been several years since the corner was occupied by a BP gas station, and redeveloping the property has been challenging. ‘Multiple developers have made attempts to […]
Last week, The Clarkston News requested information regarding a traffic study and storm water issues for 148 N. Main Street, the site of a coffee shop approved by Clarkston City Council at their Monday night meeting. City Manager Carol Eberhardt was asked for the information on Monday, June 16. She responded, saying she received the […]