It was a tough decision to make but one by one Andersonville Elementary students went into the voting booth and chose a presidential candidtate on Monday. Fourth and fifth graders in the school’s Video Reporting Team prepared information about voting and aired it last week in their morning “Broadcast News.” They interviewed Springfield Township Clerk […]
American Legion Post 63 hosts a Veterans Day Program and Dinner, 6 p.m, Nov. 11, at the post hall, 8047 Clarkston Road. Featured speaker is Gary Tanner, chairman of Reconnect Committee, Department of Michigan. The Legion will also present its annual media award to The Clarkston News for its coverage of Post 63 activities throughout […]
Dear Editor, I have known Clerk Shelagh VanderVeen for several years and have had many conversations with her regarding her strong commitment and dedication to the community of Independence Township. In recent years as clerk, she has proven herself a independent leader but still able to maintain a team spirit for the benefit of the […]
15 years ago – 1997 ‘Show me the hardware; kickers take district title? Clarkston was behind a goal at halftime for their second straight game. This time it was against West Bloomfield in the district finals at a score 1-0. They pulled through to win the championship, 3-1. They also beat Waterford Mott, 5-3, in […]
Dear Editor, We are writing to encourage Independence Township voters to please join us in voting for Curt Carson for Independence Township Treasurer on Aug. 5. We know Curt to be an honest and forthright person who works well with others and has the core values and attributes we consider essential to the position of […]
Dear Editor, I am pleased that Neil Wallace is once again running for trustee in Independence Township. His service as trustee on the Township Board, 1996-2000, was exemplary. As a member of our community he has worked diligently to support senior programs, fire and life support systems, safety paths, and orderly growth initiatives. For almost […]
Whew! I made it through October. I made it through fun-sized candy treats, cider and donuts. The month started hard but I rolled right through it with ease. Yes, every day continues to be a challenge as I continue my program with Nuview Nutrition but part of it gets easier. It is all about planning. […]
Clarkston Junior High School’s Operation Homefront Food Drive is collecting donations this week. Items needed include canned and boxed rice, noodles, pasta, milk, cereal, cookies, soups, and other food items, personal care items, and monetary donations. Students are running the canned food drive to support the Saginaw Army Reserve’s 919th ICTC Food Pantry. Drop off […]
Dear Editor, Phil Custodio’s ‘Maybe a manager” article (July 16) greatly heightened my interest in the upcoming elections and, more importantly, the objectives of those running. I have read the profiles of candidates as well as other ‘letters to the editor? endorsing certain candidates for treasurer.’If I’m not mistaken, all the candidates for this position […]
n Following the Feb. 21 village council approval of the charter amendment resolution, the resolution is required by law to ‘lay on the table? for 30 days and be published, giving residents opportunity for feedback n Village council may approve charter amendment ballot language on or after March 23, 2005 n If council approves, ballot […]