The old adage says, ‘Things get better or worse, they never stay the same.? That’s why the leadership of a community must be visionaries as well as fiscally responsible. In planning for the future, the needs and changing face of the community must be considered. A little over 13 percent of our community in 2000 […]
City of Clarkston Sat., Oct 6 Parents of a 15-year-old Independence Township girl and a 16-year-old Waterford boy were each issued an appearance citation for parental responsibility after the two youth were found in Depot Park around 11:30 p.m. The citation carries a fine up to $500. Sun., Oct 7 A 39-year-old Ortonville woman was […]
Thanks to the great support of our community, Kiwanis raised $1,250 at our April 1 fundraiser at Kalloway’s Restaurant in Oxford. The restaurant donated a substantial amount from items sold from a special Kiwanis menu in addition to generous donations/tips received directly from the customers. Club members waited tables and the Kiwanis? youth group, the […]
I went to a meeting last Monday night at the Gingellville Community Center to rejoin. At the meeting, the board reported that we have to go to the State Tax Tribunal because Orion Township is not excepting our non profit tax exempt status. We have a 501 C-3 status given by the federal government. What […]
Dear Editor, It may be little early to summarize the year in Clarkston but a lot has happened and this can all get lost in the end of year excitement. We have a new police chief and a full time police force. By all accounts both are working out quite well. We have a new […]
Ten Years Ago April 20, 1994 ~~~Seven ninth graders from Lake Orion will be part of the first class at North Oakland Science, Mathematics, Technology Center this fall. ~~~Ron Swoffer, owner of The Office Stop, has spent 17 years of his life bringing to fruition the ‘Dilly Bookholder? — the better way to hold a […]
The Clarkston Junior High cross country team ran away with several awards Oct. 5 at the Oakland County Middle School Cross Country Meet, Kensington Metro Park, Milford. Twenty schools from around Oakland County competed. In the girls race, Natalie Smith, Jill Harris, and Allison Stawara led the way by placing first, second, and fifth in […]
Clarkston Varsity Soccer player Isaac Platte throws the ball back into play during the Wolves? 2-1 victory Oct. 9 against Adams. Clarkston, finishing the regular season 13-3-3, is set for MHSAA District tournament, 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 18, at Lake Orion.
Oakland Township’s 35th ‘Clean Scene? takes place on May 1, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. It’s an opportunity not only to improve the quality of the township, but also a chance to meet other residents. On Saturday, teams, families, scouting troops as well as individual residents will pick up trash bags and collect roadside garbage and debris […]
No decision has been made to extend hours of operation at Green’s Park this year. Lake Orion Village Council members on April 12 decided to table a recommendation by their parks and recreation committee to keep the park on M-24 open longer. This latest recommendation included considering hiring a park ranger for the duration of […]