Joshua Babe of Independence Township has a lengthy criminal record. According to Oakland County circuit court, Babe served probation for several offenses dating back to July 1998, including receiving and concealing weapons, delivery and manufacturing of marijuana, uttering and publishing, breaking and entering with intent, and receiving of stolen property more than $100. He is […]
Even though I grew up in this area, I’ve never spent much time in Clarkston until this week ? my first week as a reporter for The Clarkston News. This week couldn’t have been better. I’ve gotten to meet many nice people and get to know the gorgeous town of Clarkston and its surrounding communities. […]
Every Monday students from every grade at Springfield Plains Elementary gather to share their love of chess. In its second season, the chess club was started by Cathy Schlaff, a mother of four, after thinking about what the game of chess could bring elementary students. ‘I wanted something that challenged them intellectually. I wanted to […]
The Independence Township Board of Trustees has started the process of changing the face of local government. At March 6’s trustees meeting, Clerk Shelagh Vanderveen presented information about hiring a superintendent and making elected officials part-time workers. The vote was split 5-2. Trustee Charles Dunn joined Supervisor David Wagner in opposition. ‘I am 100 percent […]
On Monday, hundreds packed Mesquite Creek restaurant for the Senior Center Extreme Makeover beneftit to try to raise money to renovate a building for a new senior center. Possible sites for the new senior center include a currently vacant school. Last fall, a millage was turned down by voters to build a new senior center. […]
In light of the recent game show on Fox, “Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader,” local fifth-graders are getting in on the action and wondering: Are Clarkston adults smarter than Clarkston Elementary School fifth-graders? Each of Jennifer Brykailo’s fifth-grade students took their noses out of their books for a few minutes to supply The […]
Lead story July 1, 1992, The Clarkston News: ‘Transformed, Clarkston is now a city.? Fifteen years later, township officials may not be sure that was such a great idea. Trustees Dan Kelly and Charles Dunn placed the issue of reconsolidating Independence Township and City of the Village of Clarkston on yesterday’s Board of Trustees agenda. […]
In light of recent complaints filed against Independence Township for discrimination and the arrest of Joshua Babe, a former Department of Public Works employee, current and former DPW employees have come forward to share their own stories. Accusations of mistreatment ‘It’s a bad thing over there,? said Brian*, a former DPW worker. ‘There is a […]
Saturn of Clarkston is teaming up with The Kaleidoscope Foundation to auction off one 2007 Saturn Sky Redline Turbo to raise funds for a new foundation facility. The Kaleidoscope Foundation provides programs for senior citizens and people with disabilities in the seven townships, including Springfield and Independence, of Oakland County. Kaleidoscope was formed in 1988 […]
At their fundraiser last week, the Independence Township Senior Center took its first steps toward moving into a new home. The current facility housing the senior center is an old farmhouse in Clintonwood Park. With many stairs and narrow hallways, the facility isn’t working for the seniors, said Senior Center Coordinator Margaret Bartos. The new […]