Talk about ‘responsive government.? Frank Millard Jr., an Oakland County deputy clerk and a Clarkston resident, helped save another local family’s vacation and a couple’s wedding proposal. Brian Burke said Millard came to the rescue on Friday, April 25. The Burke family was getting ready to leave for vacation to Jamaica when it was discovered […]
Special assessment districts have been proposed to help with sewer and drainage issues in two locations in Independence Township, and potentially affected property owners will have a chance to respond. The June 9 township board meeting will include public hearings for proposed special assessment districts for storm water drainage in the Sashabaw Road corridor and […]
One year after upgrading their emergency medical services to ‘advanced life support,? the Independence Township Fire Department is basking in the light of praise. Both government officials and representatives of the medical community say the township’s ALS service is among the best around, with only a couple challenges to improve the program. Fire Chief Steve […]
The eight candidates competing for two Clarkston school board seats agree on many issues, and some admitted last week they are all equally qualified. Their challenge at a Thursday, May 29 candidate forum was to tell why they should be chosen in the June 9 school election. Moderated by the League of Women Voters Oakland […]
Robert McGowan is almost embarrassed by the honor of being Clarkston’s Citizen of the Year. Aside from naming other worthy people who deserve the title, he just enjoys doing the things for which he was honored. ‘What we give back to the community are often things we like to do anyway,? he said. ‘I’m kind […]
Cheers filled the Independence Elementary School cafeteria Monday night upon news that voters approved both an $83.7 million bond proposal and restoration of the full 18-mill non-homestead property tax. ‘It’s fabulous to see the community support is still there,? Board President Kurt Shanks said after Monday’s school board meeting, at which the results were announced. […]
Staff and volunteers at Lighthouse Emergency Services are having a bittersweet week, preparing to say goodbye to two key employees. Katie Stewart, manager of the Independence Township location, and Jane Carr, volunteer/special events coordinator, will work their last day Friday, June 13. They are two of five employees losing their jobs throughout the Pontiac-based Lighthouse […]
State Sen. Mike Bishop (R-Rochester) is smiling through the pain, saying he feels ‘shaken, not stirred? after being assaulted on Mackinac Island Saturday, May 31. A man from the Clarkston area is accused of attacking Bishop, who represents the Clarkston area, but officials have not found any political motivation for the confrontation. Aaron Todd Kirk, […]
Bill Gregory made his feelings clear about plans to provide an Andersonville Road sewer system with a special assessment district. ‘I don’t think we’ll have a majority of people that are going to want to spend $10,000 out of pocket plus the assessment,? he said. Gregory was among residents who attended a Tuesday, June 3 […]
‘Community? and ‘family? are words being used to remember the life and impact of Robert Olsen, who died last week at age 58. ‘People will remember him for his love for the community, which was shown in all the things he was involved in,? according to his wife, Deanna. He was involved in a lot […]