Children and adults alike enjoyed the downtown, Saturday, at the first annual Clartucky Derby. Many local businesses offered various foods, snacks, and drinks as well as shopping discounts, all with a Kentucky Derby theme. There was also coloring contests, bike races, and horse rides.
15 years ago – 1996 ‘Businesses say parking’s a problem? When Clarkston eliminated 14 parking places on Depot Road due to a slip-and-fall lawsuit, parking became a problem. One solution was a new 20-space parking lot at the bottom of the hill. ‘Superintendent candidate faces controversy? Interviews hadn’t started yet when Clarkston School Board faced […]
On the advice of their attorney who had some issues with the agreement, Lake Orion Village Council members decided not to sign a Main Street Oakland County Program Agreement. Attorney Gary Dovre believes the agreement isn’t necessary. In a letter to the council, he said when the village filled out and sent in its 2001 […]
Good news is coming out of Lake Orion School District’s financial office. Oakland County recently announced the county’s school districts will be receiving more special education funds. According to financial director Jillynn Keppler, Lake Orion is expected to get $345,000 in March. The extra money is due to more accurate information about how much property […]
Dear Editor, Does anyone really think that changing the method of billing for sewer usage is about being more fair or equitable? Is it really about raising more money for DPW, since DPW depleted its Water & Sewer fund by loaning money to the township supervisor to pay over twice market value for the Township […]
Stadium Elementary School of the Arts recently hosted it eighth annual Reflections Awards Ceremony. Students created art based on the theme, ‘I’m really happy when,? in four categories, Visual Arts, Literature, Photography and Music. Student participants were awarded with certificates and ribbons. First, second, third and honorable mention finalists were awarded with ribbons and prizes. […]
Dear Editor, Once again Independence Township Supervisor Dave Wagner has brought a black eye to our community with his mob like tactics. Now he’s caught in a “vendetta” of his own making. When “Godfather” Wagner was caught stealing taxpayer assets, tractor and aerator, his immediate response was to threaten the employee with a baseball bat […]
Clarkston State Bank posted a net loss of $38,000 the first quarter of 2011, compared to a net loss of $267,000 this time last year, according to its holding company, Clarkston Financial Corporation There’s more good news, said J. Grant Smith, Clarkston Financial Corporation president and chief executive officer. “Although the corporation posted a small […]
This snowman on Franklin Boulevard could soon be a distant memory if promises of 40 degree temperatures for the next week hold out.
Independence Township Parks and Recreation hosts four free events all on Saturday, May 7, in Clintonwood Park, 6000 Clarkston Road. Scraps for Seniors starts at 8 a.m., running until noon. Bring scrap metal to recyle in the fund raiser for Independence Township seniors. Accepted items include lawn mowers, with gas and oil drained, pots, pans, […]