15 years ago – 1992 ‘Voters face Feb. 8 school bond issue? Faced with overcrowded conditions and buildings in need of repair, the school board took a $16.5 million bond to voters. It would include a new elementary school, renovations, and technology. ‘School district audit shows $624,000 surplus? The school district was expecting a $120,000 […]
Independence Twp. Thurs., Oct 25 Police were investigating a case of narcotics possession after a 47-year-old Belleville man ‘screaming and yelling? in the parking lot of a business near Dixie Highway and White Lake Road was found in possession of heroin. The man also had $849 in the pocket of his jeans, which was forfeited. […]
Dear Editor, We just want to say what a nice article it was about Katelyn and Jenna Coats (‘Athletes of the Week,? page 16A, Oct. 24). It was very informative and well put together. We know how hard the girls worked to get to where they are now, as OAA champs. You’re a winning team […]
Dear Editor, A special thank you to the following contractors and individuals who made the Independence Township Senior Activity Center possible: Advance Asphalt, Accurate Sitework, AFCO Manufacturing, American Container, Andersen Window, Automated Building Components, Bailey’s Crafted Cabinetry, Burke Building, Cacho Masonry, C.A.Scott & Son Excavating, C&J Caulking, City Electric Supply, CJS Mechanical Inc., Clarkston Tree […]
The Clarkston Historical Society is selling an 1880 Armoire at the Heritage Museum located at Independence Library. The armoire was originally donated for the CCHS antique auction. ‘We didn’t get the crowd we hoped for at the antique auction,? said Toni Smith Heritage Museum director. The armoire made out of flame mahogany and appraised at […]
notice of public hearing Regular meeting amendment The Charter Township of Brandon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing May 26, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. at Brandon Township Offices, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan 48462. Correction to address as follows: 3) Appeal #014-04 Sidwell #03-02-200-017 Name: William Moskal Location: 1580 Kathy Lynn Lane […]
The North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy presented its 2007 Blue Heron Award Oct. 27 to Carlisle/Wortman Associates, a planning firm serving Clarkston, and Independence and Springfield townships. ‘We were both surprised and pleased to get the award, especially from an organization whom I have a great deal of respect,? said company President Richard Carlisle. ‘They […]
Eskle and Robyn Collier of Clarkston announce the engagement of their daughter Jamie Coryn Collier to Matthew David Evans, son of James and Anne Evans of Clarkston. Jamie is a 2003 graduate of Clarkston High School. The bride-to-be completed her bachelor’s degree in social work from Michigan State University in May 2007. She is currently […]
Oxford Bank, announced that Ann M. Miller has been named branch manager of the Bank’s new Goodrich office, scheduled to be opened in late September 2004. The new branch will be located at 8125 State Road (M-15) in the Village of Goodrich. Miller is a resident of Atlas Township and currently serves as assistant branch […]
Denise Daugherty, RN, of Davisburg, was the September recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Daugherty was recognized for clinical skills, compassionate care, exemplary service and continued commitment to excellence at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital. Recipients receive a DAISY Award signature lapel pin, a certificate of recognition and a hand-carved stone sculpture entitled […]