A Look Back From The CNews archives

15 years ago – 1996 ‘The playscape’s on fire!? Neighbors of the Bay Court playscape were shocked to see flames in the park, thinking the play structure was burning down. But it was just an exercise by Independence Township Fire Department. ‘Growth encircles Clarkston schools? More than 1,200 new homes in 71 developments were expected […]

Independence Township

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ZONING BOARD Or APPEALS The Independence Township Board, of Appeals will meet Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases: Case #04-0018 Richard Brozovich, Petitioner APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 13′ FROM FUTURE ROAD […]

Independence Township

PUBLIC NOTICE Charter Township of Independence Re-Bid Request ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION The Charter Township of Independence is seeking a three (3) year contract for the disposal of household hazardous waste collected during the Township’s annual Spring Clean-up Days, held one (1) Saturday in May from 8:00 am. to 3:00 p.m. Sealed bids will […]

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor, I just had to respond to Mr. Klemmer’s letter and photo from his class of 51 at St. David School in the 1950s. I would argue that today’s conditions in schools cannot begin to compare to conditions in the 1950’s. I attended elementary school in a Catholic setting in the late 1960s and […]

Lake Orion Village

VILLAGE Of LAKE ORION PUBLIC NOTICE SPRING LEAF PICKUP SERVICE Village residents may rake their leaves to the curb, where they will be picked up by the Village leaf vacuum. The leaf vacuum makes regular rounds of the Village to pick up leaves. Wet leaves are difficult to pick up, and brush and limbs cannot […]

Orion Township

charter township of orion public notice ordinance no. 79-noxious weeds Under the provisions of Ord. 79, Noxious Weeds, it shall be unlawful for the owener, agent, or occupant of any lot or lots in any subdivision in the Township where buildings have been erected on fifty percent (50%) or more of the lots in such […]

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor, Timing is always important, especially if you are telling a joke or cooking a fish. I admit I am late with this comment but I feel it is so important I will be late, letter late than never. The fact that the Detroit Tigers are into Spring Training was the motivating factor. What […]

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor, I would like to thank Ms. Chris Strong, co-owner of Waterfall Jewelers, and her Batteries for Charity program for her amazing generosity and donation to the Clarkston Area Youth Assistance. The goal of Clarkston Area Youth Assistance is directed toward building self esteem in children and strengthening the family through education, healthy recreation […]

Orion Township

SYNOPSIS, REGULAR MEETING, MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2004 Called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All members present, except Fetzer. Supervisor proclaimed week of April 12-18, 2004 as ‘Oakland County Community Development Week?. Supervisor proclaimed month of April 2004 as ‘Fair Housing Month?. Supervisor proclaimed month of April 2004 as ‘National Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness […]

Leonard Village

Public hearing A Public Hearing has been scheduled for Monday, April 12, 2004 at the Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 P.M. at Rowland Hall, for the purpose of discussing adoption of the 2004-2005 Budget. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection in the Clerk’s Office at Rowland Hall, 23 E. Elmwood. Cindy […]