Clarkston voters will have two issues on their ballots when they head to the polls, May 5. In addition to the statewide Proposal 1, local voters will decide a Non-Homestead Millage Renewal proposal. It calls for approval of 19.2491 mills on industrial and commercial properties, local businesses, and secondary residences for 10 years for Clarkston […]
Campbell Richmond American Legion Post 63 honored those who are or have served in America’s military with a Veterans’ Day Dinner, Nov.11. George Schultz, a medic with the 29th Infantry Division on D-Day, received the Knight of the French Legion of Honor award for his World War II service. “The French people salute its heroes […]
Springfield Township is set to receive $33,686 in Community Development Block Grants, federal funds for low- and moderate-income projects. The funds come with strings attached ? up to 20 percent, $6,737, can go to planning and management project; and 30 percent, $10,106, to public services; leaving $16,843 for other projects. Also, each project must receive […]
Joan Patterson’s time on the Clarkston Board of Education is at an end, but she’s not done trying to make a difference in education. “I can be more effective on the outside than inside,” said Patterson, who posted her resignation from the school board, April 13. “I’d like to spearhead an initiative to continue the […]
There are many new veterans to honor this Veterans? Day. I don’t see them as either victims to be coddled or deranged timebombs requiring treatment. I see them as what this country needs to get us out of our financial, healthcare, environmental, etc. messes. I see that in the Nov. 5 shootings at Ft. Hood […]
Twenty pounds of paper, 1,990 pages in H.R. 3962 health reform bill ? that’s what the U.S. House of Representatives approved Saturday night. Clarkston area residents can read them all at the Independence Township Library, courtesy of U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers. “When I saw it, I was like, are you kidding,” said Keegan Sulecki, head […]
For Lt. Col. Jack Mason, researching the life and times of a Civil War officer from Michigan was a hobby, a good way to keep busy while off duty in Kabul, Afghanistan. But with hard work and a fortuitious discovery, he’s now a published author, with the book “Until Antietam, the Life and Letters of […]
Fantasy worlds of magic princesses meet the real world of high school in Notre Dame-Marist Academy’s ‘Mirror Image, A Real Enchanted Musical.? ‘It rocks ? it’s all unique and different,? said Hadley Bonello of Davisburg, who plays Gloria, a student running for class president. ‘It’s fun to watch. I’m the awesomeist person in it.? She […]
As cars and deer continue to meet in unfortunate circumstances, Clarkston Auto Body and Towing hopes to help. The shop offers a Deer Hit Drawing for a free weekend getaway. Anyone who brings their deer-damaged vehicle in for repair qualifies for the drawing. “We fix a lot of deer hits, and wanted to give something […]
About 35 young artists stopped by for a chance to leave some lasting artwork in downtown Clarkston, Nov. 7. ‘The kids like to work with bright colors ‘they’re really enjoying it,? said artist Michelle Tynan, who invited local youth to help her finish her mural project on the 5 S. Main Street building, home of […]