While many local government races were effectively decided in the August primary election, a Clarkston area resident is on the November ballot for state representative. Bill Scrase is a Democrat running for representative in the 44th District, which includes Independence, Springfield, White Lake and Highland townships. He is challenging incumbent Republican John Stakoe of Highland. […]
Over a 30-year career in education, 20 of those at Clarkston Community Education, Fran Cashin has touched countless lives. At least she hasn’t tried to count them. ‘You don’t count how many people you’ve helped,? she said. ‘You just keep helping.? Cashin is secretary to Marilyn Allyn, Clarkston’s community education director. Allyn said Cashin is […]
The results were certified, and the margins were sizable. Alleged ‘mistakes? in handling ballots in the Aug. 3 primary election have prompted a recount in Springfield Township, however. The Oakland County Board of Canvassers is expected to conduct the recount Thursday, Sept. 2 at the Springfield Township Hall, in response to the request of three […]
Mary Hennig has lived at her Allen Road address since 1952. A naturalist told her a large White Oak tree outside her home has lived there at least 150 years, possibly 200 years. Hennig believed it was worth saving, and those in Independence Township government apparently agree. The large tree ? and several others along […]
As Gerry Townsend goes down the list of her responsibilities at the Independence Township Senior Center, it’s hard to imagine the place without her. It’s tough enough listing all her jobs. ‘I think the only thing I don’t do is drive the van,? she said with a laugh, in between answering the telephone, checking the […]
Owners of the Whoopee Bowl have made enough progress in their cleanup efforts that Springfield Township officials are holding off on demolishing it. The board voted Thursday, Aug. 12 to table the awarding of a bid to raze the Dixie Highway business which was ruled to be a ‘dangerous building.? Whether that decision stands depends […]
Clarkston school officials promise little disruption when classes begin Monday, Aug. 23, but ongoing construction work will affect parents and other motorists at some district buildings. Bond-funded renovations are on schedule, according to a report at the Monday, Aug. 9 school board meeting, but some accommodations will be necessary. Crews were working on pavement reconstruction […]
A group of residents has petitioned Clarkston Community Schools to repave E. Church Street, a private road serving both homeowners and the school district. Cliff and Delores Smart presented the petition with 13 signatures at the Monday, Aug. 9 meeting of the board of education. ‘The school buses have caused that portion of the street […]
For the second year in a row, the Independence Township Library is offering free book group kits to area reading groups in hopes of sparking interest in different book titles and creating discussion. ‘It’s a way of sharing the wealth,? Patience Beer, head of adult services, said. The kits, ready to go in bright yellow […]
Anew state election law meant 2004 had the final June school election, but when will it be scheduled in 2005? Clarkston school officials appear to prefer the option of a May election, and will follow state-mandated procedures to establish that as an annual event. ‘It would pretty much keep the pattern of board service the […]