So children in Independence Township start the 2005 school year with the proper supplies, area volunteers are launching Pitch-In! for Kids. The group is seeking community support to fill more than 100 backpacks by mid-August, shortly before the beginning of the 2005 school year. ‘We are hoping the service clubs and area retailers will get […]
Opening the final Local Talent Spotlight for Concerts in the Park series July 22 is 8-year-old Corey Daly. Daly currently takes classes at Clarkston Conservatory of Music with Mariam Moore. Moore said Daly will thrill the crowd with his distinctive singing voice. ‘It’s a huge voice for someone who’s 3? feet tall. The audience will […]
15 YEARS AGO (1990) ? Clarkston in formula once again: State aid legislation expected to be signed by Gov. Blanchard this week could result in another ‘in formula? year for Clarkston. The legislation transfers about $50 million in state money usually granted to richer districts and redistributes it to poor districts. The move ensures $90 […]
The second annual Craig Greenfield Memorial Triatholon and Duathalon is scheduled for Aug. 7 at Deer Lake Beach and Depot Park. All proceeds for this event are donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Michigan. The triathalon features an 800 meter swim in Deer Lake followed by a 16-mile bike ride and 4.5-mile run […]
On June 27, the Clarkston Rotary Club hosted their annual picnic for SCAMP students and their parents. The Rotary hosts the picnic every year, although none of the members can say exactly when it began. John Priebe, who joined the club in 1974, says the picnic was already an annual event when he first joined. […]
The Clarkston School Board of Education once again elected Karen Foyteck for president, Stephen Hyer as vice president, Ronald Sullivan as treasurer, and Shelia Hughes as secretary, July 11. Debbie Clement swore in returning board members Stephen Hyer and Ronald Sullivan, Barry Bomier. The Clarkston Board of Education will hold an annual workshop retreat at […]
Independence Township July 9: 19-year-old Waterford man ticketed for stealing fuel from gas station on Dixie Highway near Maybee Road. July 11: An ashtray containing coins stolen (force) from vehicle on Wellesly Terrace. There was also damage to the dashboard and vehicle lock. A .38 caliber handgun is among several items stolen from a vehicle […]
Two suspects entered the Pine Knob Shell Station around 3:27 a.m. July 18 and held a store attendant on the ground at gun point telling the employee ‘I am going to kill you.? The suspects then removed approximately $200-$300 in cash and fled on foot towards Ruby Tuesday. According to a release from Oakland County […]
On July 13 around 8:30 p.m., a black pickup truck lost control veering off Waldon Road crashing into a residence. Witnesses stated they saw three Hispanic males exit the vehicle and run south on Snow Apple Drive. The three suspects were caught by deputies on South Hampton north of Sherringham Road and transported to the […]
State Rep. John Stakoe announced office hours on July 22 from 10:45 a.m.-noon at the Independence Township Hall. He will then hold hours at the Springfield Township Hall from 1 – 2 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Residents unable to meet Rep. Stakoe during the scheduled office hours can contact his Lansing office toll free […]