Open house at Flashes of Life

Flashes of Life Photography hosts a ribbon cutting for its new studio, Friday, Aug. 13, at 4:30 p.m. “Our studio isn’t big, but it’s very classy ? boutique style photography,” said photographer Rachel Goldsworthy. She offers wedding, high school senior, babies, and maternity photography, in the studio and on location in Independence Oaks, Baycourt Park, […]

Schools borrow $4.9 million to make loan payment

Collecting seven mills on $1.8 billion in property value, Clarkston Community Schools has $12.8 million for this year’s long-term debt payment. It’s not enough. The district owes $17.7 million this year, out of about $157 million total in long-term bond debt. The $4.9 million difference will be borrowed from the state. ‘Tax revenue is too […]

Talk of the town

How are the frog legs at Bull Frogs Bar and Grill? What kind of dentistry can Regiani Dental do without a drill? What does Haywood Nelson, Dwayne on TV’s ‘Good Times,? think of current television shows? Jill Mitchell of Independence Township found out the answers to these and many other questions, and put them all […]

Phil in the Blank A column by Phil Custodio

With the new school year approaching, Clarkston’s search for a new superintendent is heating up. For an example of how not to do it, how about Oak Park Elementary District 97, outside Chicago? They recently wrapped up their superintendent search, ending up with Clarkston Schools? ex, Al Roberts. According to local news reports, they hosted […]

Local triathletes place in Craig Greenfield race

Sunday was a good day for Clarkston Multisport Team. Several of the local athletes placed and/or beat personal best times at the Craig Greenfield Memorial Triathlon and Duathlon. “We did great ? a fantastic turn out by CMT,” said team member Bob Light. Results include: ? Jan Henson, first in age, 50-54, with a time […]

Tea time for candidates

Candidates brought some tough talk to the table at a Tea Party-hosted debate. “We need someone who will think outside the box, who will fight for you,” said Gene Taliercio, candidate for 12th District state senate, at the July 20 debate. “That’s going to be me.” Taliercio and eight other candidates for state office expressed […]

Candidates embrace Tea Party reform ideas

Candidates brought some tough talk to the table at a Tea Party-hosted debate. “We need someone who will think outside the box, who will fight for you,” said Gene Taliercio, candidate for 12th District state senate, at the July 20 debate. “That’s going to be me.” Taliercio and eight other candidates for state office expressed […]

Taking a chance

Trisha Tarvestad of Independence Township won a mini photo shoot in a contest a month ago, so she had a portfolio she could use for modeling. Then she received a letter inviting her to try out for the Nationals? 2010 Miss Teen Detroit pageant. ‘I thought I’d try it,? said Tarvestad, 17. ‘It’s a long […]

Tax break for carbide company

A local business hopes to stay in business with local government help. Springfield Township Board approved a resolution, July 8, designating Carbide Form Master on Dixie Highway, a Tool and Die Renaissance Recovery Zone. The state designation reduces property taxes paid by the business to the township. It paid $9,286.43 in total property taxes in […]

Phil in the Blank A column by Phil Custodio

This year’s vacation went fast. My family gets together every couple years for a week, renting a big house or cabins on the shores of some lake. We’ve been to the Upper Peninsula, foothills of the Smoky Mountains, and the plains of Colorado. We didn’t go that far this year, just up to Port Sanilac […]

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