An environmental cleanup project in Independence Township’s southeast corner is proceeding, but the cost threatens the future of the Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club’s charitable giving. Depending on finances, it may also threaten part of the environment the club hopes to preserve. Excavators are preparing a holding area for more than 16,000 cubic yards to be […]
Maria Timmerman has learned a lot about patience over the past several years. Warren ‘Bill? Timmerman, her husband, is a staff sergeant with the 1775th Military Police Company of the Michigan National Guard based in Pontiac. The 27-year veteran is currently serving his third tour of overseas duty at age 54. Maria Timmerman, a special […]
A closed session Monday went 45 minutes longer than scheduled, then the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education voted on five students involved in drug possession at Clarkston High School. Administrators had recommended permanent expulsion for four of the offenders and long-term suspension for the fifth, but the board voted to reduce the expulsion for […]
There was a storm of financial proportions in 2003 for Lighthouse Emergency Services, but they battened down the hatches and now hope for smooth sailing ahead. Connie Stapleton is among those who weathered the storm, being assigned Clarkston branch manager last June in the midst of several staff cuts. ‘It was tough, but we made […]
It may take eight to 10 months to evaluate DNA evidence, but Oakland County Sheriff investigators believe human bones found in Springfield Township last week are the remains of a person reported missing in January 1995. Deputies were dispatched to a wooded area off of Ware Road near Andersonville Road at about 5:55 p.m. Thursday, […]
With a competing slate of candidates organizing to challenge incumbents, it appears there will be a race to November in Springfield Township. Incumbent Supervisor Collin Walls, apparently with some knowledge of the impending opposition, has already filed nominating petitions for reelection. ‘Rumors of my retirement are grossly premature,? Walls said last week, announcing his intent […]
The 10th anniversary of ‘Proposal A? has most local officials singing its praises on behalf of taxpayers, but school officials continue to lament its effect on their budget. Taxpayers, meanwhile, may have trouble keeping track of the numbers. ‘The concept of Proposal A was admirable,? according to Karen Foyteck, president of the Clarkston Community Schools […]
The old Springfield Township Hall will be saved, but by a private businessman rather than a ‘Save Our Hall? committee. The township board accepted a purchase offer of $210,000 for the building at 650 Broadway in downtown Davisburg, about two years after township offices moved to the new civic center. Attorney Dennis Strelchuk hopes to […]
BY DON SCHELSKE Clarkston News Staff Writer The focus of Clarkston Community Schools bond construction has been on the buildings, and school districts are generally exempt from municipal zoning and site plan reviews. On and beneath the surface, however, are infrastructure issues which will involve township and county governments. Recognizing that fact, school officials last […]
He’s out to change the stereotype. As one of the youngest members of Campbell-Richmond American Legion Post 63 in Clarkston, 36-year-old Roger Deaton believes its time to bring more military veterans into the fold and promote patriotism among area youth. Deaton served in the U.S. Navy from 1986 to 1994 (during the first Persian Gulf […]