15 YEARS AGO (1990) ? 3 suspects in CHS fire: By the end of the day Wednesday, May 2, Clarkston School officials and the Oakland County arson squad should be ready to divulge the identity of the person responsible for the April 23 fire at the high school. As of Monday, April 30, CHS Principal […]
Dear Editor, I just want to thank Jim Reed for letting all Independence Township residents know that the Green Space millage is not needed (‘Millage supporters tout land, water preservation,? Sept. 17). He said Independence Township already has a Greenways Plan in place. I have spoken to a few citizens of the township that have […]
Dear Editor, There has been some hoopla made by Mr Henry Woloson regarding a quote referencing 25-percent impervious cover recently. He was unable to uncover any regulatory requirement simply because there is none. This does not invalidate the gist of what Tom Pytel claimed (‘Township officials back millage proposal,? Oct. 1) When a watershed reaches […]
15 years ago ? 1993 ‘School spirit? Rusty Mitcham and Kristen Stanton took their ceremonial walk around the Clarkston High School gym as the 1993 Homecoming king and queen. ‘Clinton’s health care plan receives mixed reviews? Some Clarkston residents thought the plan would guarantee basic health care for all, while other thought it would cost […]
American Legion to host gun show A gun show will be held at Oxford American Legion Post 108 (130 E. Drahner Rd.) on Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for teens (13-18) and free for kids under 12. All proceeds go to the American Legion and […]
Independence Township April 24: Assault and battery report on S. Marshbank. The resident said an ‘acquaintance,? a 29-year-old Birmingham man, came to the apartment after the resident accused him of stealing money. The suspect allegedly punched the victim in the face and neck several times. The suspect later told deputies that the resident started the […]
Dear Editor, All of ‘Jerry’s kids? in Clarkston and Waterford join me in expressing thanks for the successful MDA Clarkston/Waterford Lock Up at Clarkston’s Outback Steakhouse on September 18, 2008. The event was fun for the local jailbirds who generously volunteered to serve for MDA. Everyone worked hard, calling friends and business associates to raise […]
A local medical office contacted Oakland County Sheriff deputies on April 25 to report efforts to fill fraudulent prescriptions at three pharmacies. The doctor said pharmacists contacted his office after a subject attempted to obtain the medication Vicodin. Reports said the written prescriptions had the doctor’s name and address, but pharmacists noticed the Drug Enforcement […]
Dear Editor, The Taste of Clarkston was an enormous success, not just because of the great food, but because of the incredible breadth and degree of cooperation and coordination by so many public and private organizations and businesses. So many people were able to see what the Clarkston Area is all about, thanks particularly to […]
Dear Editor, The volunteers of the Clarkston Farmers Market want to thank all the shoppers who come out every Saturday morning to the enjoy visiting the farmers, seeing old friends and making new friends, and just enjoying the day. As we come to the close of the Farmers Market for 2008, a reminder that we […]