Everybody complains about violence in movies, television and music lyrics. People rail it is hurting our children and leading to a violent society. Well, I have one to add to the list. We need to stop the Republican holier than thou idiots who find the need to speak violently. I must prefix this by saying […]
Gail Hepinstall received a hair cut for a great cause last week. The Clarkston resident had 22 inches of her hair cut off for the Locks of Love program. The program provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under the age of 18 with medical hair loss. “It really is a great cause. They do a […]
Independence Township resident Sam Moraco is excited to have some input in his community. Moraco was recently named to the Independence Township Planning Commission by the township board. “I thought this was a good spot to be at to get in at the ground level. This is the first stop in what will be built […]
The Independence Township Board amended their vicious dog ordinance after hearing from Sgt. Dirk Feneley and Lt. Dale LeBair at their Oct. 7 meeting. The issue was brought to the board after officers were called to a scene when two pit bulls that managed to jump a fence and enter a neighbor’s yard mauled a […]
After some trials and tribulations, an 1857 map of Oakland County is now hanging in the meeting room at Independence Township Library. The map was purchased at a garage sale and given to the library by a woman who did not even give her name. However, the 5’ by 7’ map was both dirty and […]
Clarkston High School golfer Bill Haun had a solid senior season to lead the Wolves to their first league title since 1994. Considering what happened in the off-season, it was a miracle Haun was swinging a golf club at all. Haun also participates in weight lifting and last season had an accident at a competition […]
It is time for our community, and specifically Clarkston Community Schools, to move forward from the Tony Miller saga. In case you have not heard, Miller was the top vote getter in the June school board election who had been a coach on the Clarkston High School football team for a number of years. However, […]
The Independence Township Parks and Recreation Department is looking for resident feedback on the services they provide and the future of the department. Parks and Recreation plans to update its master plan. This occurs every five years and consists of a planning process where the department takes an in-depth look at its programs, facilities and […]
In a sport which focuses mainly on individual accomplishment, the Clarkston High School girls cross country squad has bought into the team concept. The team is having a season to remember with a league championship and a number one ranking in the state of Michigan. The Wolves are also ranked fifth nationally. While the top […]
In an effort to improve the quality of life, the Independence Township Board approved the money to hire two new patrol investigators. The new employees will be focused on controlling crimes such as vandalism and neighborhood speeding. ‘It is my belief that this is what people want,? Lieutenant Dale LaBair said in a presentation to […]