Library, fire and possibly police services will be shared between the City of the Village of Clarkston and Independence Township. Township Board of Trustees approved the three contracts 6-1 and asked Township Attorney Steve Joppich to look at the contracts and make necessary changes. Clarkston City Council had approved the contracts on April 12. The […]
With the month of May being National Historic Preservation Month, the Clarkston Historic District (CHD) will be 30 years old on May 15. ‘The state of Michigan requires the Historic District to have a commission,? said Charlotte Cooper, Commission chairman. ?(The commission’s) purpose is to safeguard the heritage of the historic district, including its cultural, […]
As an independent, conservative, and a problem solver, Independence Township resident Richard (Rick) Gutowski feels he would make a good candidate for State Representative of the 44th District. ‘I need to present that to people and allow them to decide that’s what they want,? he said. Gutowski said there were a couple of things, which […]
Sarah Palin’s Saturday visit to Clarkston focused some welcome attention on the area, said residents in attendance. ‘We get ignored for all the southern states,? said Judy Tully of Clarkston, who said she found Palin’s speech at the Defending the American Dream Summit in Mt. Zion Church to be inspirational. ‘No one ever comes this […]
Mothers of the Clarkston area, are you looking for some fun on Mother’s Day? How about a bike ride? Flying Rhinos Cycling Club (FRCC) and non-profit organization Lend a Helping Hand (LAHH) are teaming up for this year’s 26th annual ‘Back 40? Mother’s Day ride challenge. ‘We’re excited,? said Michelle Phaup, founder and executive director […]
Hey Ladies, do you need some fun and relaxation? Check out the Women’s Expo held at Bridgewood Church on May 8. ‘We’d like all the ladies in this Northern Oakland County area to attend,? said Shawna Jasso, event co-coordinator. ‘Women work so hard all the time. They need a day for themselves.? For just a […]
Being the watch dog of the community is not always an easy task, nor is it always a ‘fun? one either, but as a journalist it is my duty. Since my last column ‘Who’s slaughtering who?? (April 14 edition) I’ve recieved many e-mails, calls, and comments from various readers, some who loved it and gave […]
Whether you’re single, just started a relationship, or been married for years, the sweet romantic comedy ‘Almost Maine,? performed by Clarkston Village Players is a play everyone can relate to. ‘Almost Maine? is a play about a series of heartfelt, but humorous vignettes showing various couples who fall in and out of love. Director Karen […]
Despite recommendations by Finance Director Susan Hendricks, Independence Township Board of Trustees went with a ‘Wal-Mart” marketing approach to the police millage. ‘We had a suggestion at the public hearing that we try and get the rate under 3 mills,? said Trustee Neil Wallace. ‘There is a marketing value to selling this millage under 3, […]
To pay or not to pay ? that was the question. A motion by Trustee David Lohmeier to have Independence Township Supervisor Dave Wagner pay for legal opinion from township attorneys concerning the recall video aired on public access channels failed, 4-2, at the April 20 board meeting. ‘It was my feeling and it remains […]