New officers hold the reins at Clarkston’s Cedar Lodge No. 60 F. & A.M. The freemasons’ 154th installation of officers was Dec. 15 at the Clarkston Masonic Temple, 1 East Washington Street. ‘It’s a remarkable thing ? your peers that are in the lodge with you decide that you are worthy and qualified enough to […]
Beaumont’s back, this time for public hearing. Beaumont Hospital will present plans for its property at M-15 and I-75, Dec. 13, at the Independence Township Library. The Planning Commission will accept public comments and consider conceptual site plan approval. ‘We are going to go through the revised site plan, which we worked with the sub-committee […]
Jim Reed, Tom Pytel, and four other members of ‘Independence Goes Green? are at the half way mark to reaching their goal of $10,000 in order to conduct an official poll for the public to vote on a new mileage for preservation of natural green spaces in Independence Township. ‘We feel that we have a […]
When it comes to being a handyman, Independence Township resident, Bruce Quigley has earned a little bit of bragging rights after winning Irwin Tools Ultimate Tradesman challenge, held on Nov. 11 in Phoenix Arizona. ‘It was exciting,? said Quigley, owner of Bruce A. Quigley Construction Co. ‘I really wasn’t as nervous as I was in […]
The fate of the Sashabaw Corridor Improvement Authority rests with a county ad-hoc committee, set to make a presentation to the county finance committee Thursday, Dec 6. ‘Even if this Ad Hoc committee recommends to the finance committee, they may vote it down and then it’s done and doesn’t move any farther. If the finance […]
Downtown Main Street lights up as the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates their seventh annual Holiday Lights Parade. This year’s theme is ‘Holiday Stories.? The parade will be on Sat. Dec. 8. ‘We are really proud of the lighted parade. There are not a lot of communities that do this. Every year the entries, […]
Four months ago 9-year-old Emily Frasa, set a goal to collect 200 movies for a domestic violence shelter in Detroit. On Friday Nov, 9, Frasa delivered nearly 400 videos and DVD’s to the shelter. ‘I am going to go back sometime in Dec. to place them (the movies) on the shelves and meet with the […]
Interested in Victorian fashion? Do the mysteries of the Knights Templar intrigue you? Or does the idea of treasure hunting get your imagination going? Then check out Clarkston Historical Society’s 16th exhibit entitled ‘Pieces of our Past: The Collector’s Story? on display at the Clarkston Heritage Museum. The collections of eight individuals are on display […]
Cliff Hammond, owner of ‘It’s About Time,? has been in the clock servicing business for 30 years. ‘I think it’s a sign of maturity to be able to recognize why people can enjoy a clock. They’re not fixed on it or anything, but it’s pleasant to have around. It adds a voice and a heart […]
Many families will be touched this year after all the generous people donated money and toys for Toys for Tots last Sunday night at the Oakland County Sportsman Club. Crowds got to enjoy a night full of live entertainment, food and drinks all for a good cause. Some of the bands included, Urban Nomads, Charlie […]