Three Clarkston men, two age 19 and one age 18, were arrested at the Clarkston High School football stadium Oct. 9 for underage consumption of alcohol, according to reports from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department. High school staff called from the CHS football game to report the subjects drinking. Upon arrival, deputies were able to […]
Oakland County Sheriff deputies from Independence Township were among law enforcement officers around the state participating in the special enforcement of seat belt laws during the ‘Buckle Up or Pay Up, Click It or Ticket? campaign between Aug. 30 and Sept. 12. Two enforcement zones were set up in Independence Township, according to Lt. Dale […]
Robert Esshaki is a hard man to pin down. He seems to be in motion constantly, dealing with a variety of tasks at Rudy’s Market. If he’s not handling everyday administration at the store, he may be supervising the latest outdoor display of produce or flowers. When not at the store, he’s off exploring possibilities […]
Cassandra Goulding’s career is helping people ? and last month she had opportunity to do just that with the relief efforts after Hurricane Ivan. Caseworker for Clarkston Area Youth Assistance, Goulding is also a volunteer with the Genesee County Community Emergency Response Team, a program coordinated by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency to train […]
Plans are moving forward for the relocation of the historic Ellis Barn in Springfield Township. Preservation of the barn is the topic of an ‘expo? from 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 16 hosted by the Oakland County Historical Commission and cosponsored by the Springfield Township Historical Society, Oakland County 4-H Fair Association and Oakland […]
Perhaps best known as the owner of the Deer Lake Athletic Club, Jacqui Milzow also had a long career as an educator, so the family believes a scholarship fund in her memory is very appropriate. Dr. Jacqueline Milzow, 66, died Sept. 30 from an apparent heart attack following recently diagnosed pancreatic cancer. Her husband, Forrest […]
When should school elections be scheduled? Under new state legislation, they many no longer be scheduled in June. The intent of the new state law is to consolidate all general elections in November, but the option is given for a May election if so determined by a board of education after a public hearing. The […]
Local clerks like it when people register to vote, and advocacy groups have generated lots of mail-in registration forms in anticipation of the Nov. 2 election. Those who have registered by mail may be disappointed, however, if they try to vote by absentee ballot. State law prohibits first-time voters from voting absentee unless they are […]
Having completed a term as president of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce, and a subsequent term as ‘past president,? Kurt Miller recently went back to where he started, as a member of the chamber board of directors. He likes being involved too much to give up his seat any time soon. Miller credits Ron […]
As with every fence, there are two sides to every story. Charles L. Smith wants his to be heard. Smith is the Norman Road neighbor accused by Kathy Paul of building an unsightly and allegedly dangerous fence next to her property. Paul has launched a campaign to revise township ordinances to prevent such structures in […]