The Aug. 3 primary election includes several millage proposals in addition to candidates for state and county office. Clarkston residents vote on a ballot proposal to increase city charter limit by 5 mills, from 15 to 20 mills. This would raise approximately $220,000 when first levied in 2010. City officials promised to use revenue to […]
Drivers aren’t the only ones feeling the inconvenience of White Lake Road being closed for construction between Clement Road and Dixie Highway. Joe O’Hearn, owner of Mel’s Grill 2 in the Gateway Plaza off White Lake Road, said the construction hurts, but not as badly as he originally feared. ‘We’re definitely down, but not like […]
Hey parents, are you looking for a way to help your child better their reading skills or just want them to get some extra reading in the summer? Check out Independence Township Library’s ‘Read to Paws? program. ‘It’s a great way for them to practice reading because they can read out loud, which is difficult […]
Harvestland ministries hosts its third annual Dumps to Diplomas fundraiser on July 17 from noon ? 6 p.m. Through the past two annual fund-raising efforts, Harvestland Church, located at 5848 Clintonville Road, has donated more than $8,000 to the effort of missionaries. Founder Marovic Goloy, who serves as teacher, Bible instructor, cook, seamstress and more […]
Tears ran down Joan McCrary’s face as she watched World War II veteran George Thompson raise the American Flag during the flag ceremony at Independence Township Hall, July 3. ‘It was a momentous occasion,? she said. ‘It was a tearful and emotional scene.? McCrary was an advocate for a flagpole at town hall since the […]
The Fourth of July parade through downtown Clarkston once again proved to be a success with 114 floats. Suprisingly it ended in an hour and a half. The last parade we had filled with political candidates went for two hours. Following the parade I headed on over to Independence Township Hall for the flag raising […]
With a canopy of trees in the backyard Wayne and Linda Lapinski must balance between shade and partial sun plants for their garden. ‘It’s very tough because even though a plant says it wants part shade, some want a real wet heavy soil that we don’t have and than others say they want a dryer […]
When Toni Smith showed up at her office at the Clarkston Heritage Museum one day, she found a mysterious envelope in her mailbox. ‘I was thinking to myself as I opened it up ‘just let it have something that has to do with Clarkston? because people send stuff sometimes and it doesn’t have anything to […]
Smiles, laughter, excitement and energy filled downtown Clarkston as children of all ages enjoyed the annual Fourth of July Parade. Many of the children honored their country by wearing red, white and blue colors, others with stars and stripes. Some proudly carried American Flags in one hand while holding a wad of candy, generously provided […]
According to Jane Freed the main ingredient to any recipe is love. ‘You never cook or bake for someone you don’t like, she said. ‘If you’re doing something out of love you take time with it, you have patience with it.? The Independence Township resident recently won the national Springtime Cake contest on www.justapinch.com for […]