25 years for Business Expo

Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce is literally rolling out the red carpet for the 25th annual Clarkston Business Expo, 6-8 p.m., Nov. 10. ‘When people talk about shop local and patronize local business, the expo is a great place to find out who those people are. If you’re already a customer or client, come out […]

Keiser’s Role A column by Trevor Keiser

I find it interesting the topic of a township superintendent, also known as ‘township manager,? which was greatly debated during the 2008 Independence Township election season is coming around full circle and now possibly come to fruition. (Unfortunately I won’t know the results of Tuesday’s meeting until after this paper’s deadline, so hold onto your […]

Superintendent surprise

For Independence Township Trustee David Lohmeier, it’s time to reconsider hiring a township superintendent. ‘I’m no longer pursuing what I thought was the easy path, the quick kind of team approach because I don’t think it will work,? Lohmeier said at the Oct. 18 meeting. ‘I think we’ll have exactly the type of behavior I […]

Restaurateur makes music

Mesquite Creek owner Tony Vitale has proven success in the restaurant business, as a children books author, and a professional tap dancer, but what about as a singer, songwriter, and music video star? After debuting his first ever music video ‘That’s Detroit,? two weeks ago on YouTube.com, Vitale has had nearly 9,000 views. The most […]

Doc opens hometown practice

BY TREVOR KEISER Clarkston News Staff Writer According to Jennifer Caudill, there is no better place to practice medicine than her hometown. ‘I originally grew up here going to Clarkston Elementary school, Clarkston Junior High, and graduating from Clarkston High School,? Caudill said. ‘I skied at Pine Knob every day, raced on the ski team, […]

Three for city council

Prospective candidates for Clarkston City Council can still file to run, but they’re running out of time. Deadline to file as a write-in candidate is 4 p.m., Oct. 28. Three seats are up for election, Nov. 8. City council incumbents Steve Hargis and Thomas Hunter are running for re-election, and resident Eric Haven is running […]

Local wants to send help on wheels

In addition to sponsoring children in Uganda and India to provide food, clothing, and schooling, Independence Township resident Gary Zirwes has another way to help those less fortunate. While attending a North America Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. this past Labor Day weekend, Zirwes came across the ‘Free Wheelchair Mission,? a humanitarian faith-based organization in […]

New Union proposed for 90 N. Main

Curt Catallo is ready to bring a fourth Union to Main Street. Clarkston Planning Commission and City Council granted a ‘Special Land Use Overlay District Request? and site plan approval for 90 N. Main Street. Catallo, owner of the Clarkston Union and Union Woodshop restaurants, and Union General Store, would use the property for his […]

Dr. O’Neill celebrates 50 years

Fountains Golf and Banquet Center was packed full as many people showed up to celebrate “Clarkston’s Doctor,” Dr. James O’Neill’s 50 years in practice and service to the community. Various family members, friends, and fellow doctors shared their stories and memories of Dr. O’Neill and their relationship with him over the past 50 years. A […]

Haunted forest

Ready for a scare? Check out “A Terror in Townsend Forest” at Oakland County’s Sportsmen’s Club running every Fri. and Sat. before Halloween from 7:30 – 10:30 p.m., 4770 Waterford Road in Independence Township. Admission is $10/adults, $5/children 12 and under. For more information, call 248-623-0444.

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