Brandon Twp.-Brandon Fire Station #3 will be operable March 1, says Brandon Fire Chief Bob McArthur. The $1.2 million project started in December 2003, and was delayed to allow the architect to fix some paint problems and other small details. ‘I would prefer they take care of them properly and have the time to take […]
Cub Scout Pack 126 of Clarkston Elementary learned about the court system with a mock civil trial, complete with judge, attorneys, and courthouse. The officials stayed after hours, Nov. 7, to present the case, with the scouts serving as jury. Todd Kaluzny, usually a defense attorney, represented Spongebob Squarepants in a civil case against the […]
Dear Editor, In approximately three weeks we will be voting in the most important election for our local government in the 43 years I have lived in this township. The reason it’s so important is for the first time, a group of citizens have banded together in what they call a ‘slate.? If they can […]
Dear Editor, Over the course of one-and-a-half years and five township Planning Commission meetings, many Independence Township residents repeatedly voiced their opposition toward Beaumont building their development within residential neighborhoods. Without question, the majority of those present at the meetings were opposed to Beaumont’s proposal. Residents of Deer Valley, Brookstone, Cranberry Lakes Estates, Cranberry Pointe, […]
Dear Editor, I spent time reading the new policy around burning in Clarkston and thought it was a joke until I read on. In order for me to breathe fresh air, I have to submit a doctor’s note to the fire department in order to keep from leaves burning near me. I feel this is […]
Dear Editor, Please suggest to Mr. Chip Travis that the sealed room in his basement just may be a cistern (?’Scary house? isn’t so scary, downtown man says,? Oct. 24). I grew up on Mechanic Street in Oxford where many of the old homes had cisterns in the basements. They were dangerous to inquisitive children […]
Dear Editor, Springfield Township voters have a unique opportunity, Tuesday, Aug. 5, to elect a new township leader. Our son, Danny O’Neill, is pursuing to lead Springfield Township citizens through the next tough economic years without compromising your great, pristine, pastoral and vibrant community. He is apprised and committed to continued excellence of our fire, […]
Teens starving to fight hunger Teens from Goodrich United Methodist Church will be starving to fight world hunger in a 30-hour famine Feb. 25 and 26. Details and donations: Call Laura at (810) 636-2444. Widowed support group The Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home is holding a widowed support group at 7 p.m. March […]
Dear Editor, I live on Main Street in Clarkston Village. Today I came home to find that my “Obama” sign was stolen from my front yard. It was damaged on three other occasions when I found it smashed, ripped out of the ground and kicked ? the foot print was still visable. What kind of […]
Dear Editor, Independence Township Voters ? Dream a Little! Our own State Representative from our own township! Dan Kelly! What a great vision! Think of the benefits in being able to call someone in Lansing who knows us, our needs and our community. When funding issues arise, when special projects and financing are available, who […]