Dep. Jim Bowie knew the driver he stopped for running a stop sign at Sashabaw Road and Bella Rose Boulevard, 8 p.m., April 8, was lying about his identity. Since the 27-year-old Waterford Township man failed to produce a driver’s license, Bowie could call his bluff by checking his fingerprints. A few months ago, that […]
Clarkston schools superintendent had a warning for those questioning district finances. ‘I can tell you that if I am maligned in the paper again I will seek legal council in terms of libel,? said Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts, responding to Independence Township resident Dawn Schaller at the April 19 school board meeting. ‘Please do not […]
Funky, fun, horn driven rock is the name of the game for the Rhythm Kings. ‘It’s really working out ? great feedback so far,? said Russ English of Clarkston, who plays alto/tenor saxophone with the eight-man band. ‘The goal is to keep the dance floor full ? keep the ladies happy and that keeps the […]
John Baker of Waterford is trying his hand at freelance art, with the help of Family Treasures photo studio of Independence Township. “He makes any photo into a piece of art,” said Brenda Hathaway, who owns Family Treasures with her sister, Laura Capua. “They’re just beautiful and natural. It’s a good idea.” Assignments include houses […]
Clarkston schools superintendent had a warning for those questioning district finances. ‘I can tell you that if I am maligned in the paper again I will seek legal council in terms of libel,? said Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts, responding to Independence Township resident Dawn Schaller at the April 19 school board meeting. ‘Please do not […]
Ruby Antonelli, fifth grader at Clarkston Elementary School, and Pine Knob Elementary fifth grader Chloe Krawczak were honored as their schools? Outstanding Student Citizens. Hosted by Clarkston Area Optimist Club, Clarkston’s seven elementary schools choose one student a year for the award. Antonelli is disciplined, organized, responsible, takes initiative, plans ahead, and sets goals, said […]
Preparing more than a thousand tax returns, Shirley Swoffer and Denise McGorisk of H&R Block know how people are doing this year ? not so good. ‘It’s been a hard time for people ? many are losing their jobs and their homes,? said Swoffer, senior tax advisor at H&R Block, 7103 Dixie Highway in Independence […]
An upcoming Clarkston town hall meeting was created to roll out the city’s new website, but is now open to all topics. “It will be informal, a chance for people to come talk to someone from city council, planning commission ? to bend their ear about whatever,” said Council member Al Avery, chair of the […]
Residents and city officials have been trading several interesting emails and letters about the proposed expansion to city hall. They’ve also been exchanging their views face to face at city council and other government meetings. Public comments are indulged quite a bit, but since the meetings are run by city officials and representatives, some folks […]
On vacation in Wisconsin about five years ago, Sheila Partington found a new hobby. “It was a rainy day so we went to a hands-on art studio,” said Partington, who lives in Springfield Township with her husband, Alan. “It was filled with ceramics, mosaics, you name it. They also had glass fusing. That’s what I […]