Improvement plans for the Sashabaw Road corridor are back on track, although cut by more than half. In a second special meeting May 10 to decide the fate of the Sashabaw Corridor Improvement Authority plan, an abbreviated Township Board voted 3-1 in favor of the amended project and financing plan. The comprehensive plan proposed in […]
Independence Township Library’s computer lab is receiving an upgrade. The Township Board approved the purchase of 16 new Dell computers at $1,133.25 each on May 1. With a backup power unit costing $989.10, total cost is $19,121.10. The machines will allow use of the latest Windows operating systems, programs, and thumb drives. They are smaller, […]
Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce will recognize Community Awards winners 8-9:30 a.m., May 24, at Deer Lake Athletic Club Banquet Center, 6167 White Lake Road. Admission is $15 per person or $250 to sponsor a table.
Clarkston Concerts in the Park 2007 summer season is set to begin June 22. Kicking off its 28th season will be Legend The Band, ?50s and ?60s hits. Schedule performances also include: Rick and Dayna Kieder, six-piece band, June 29; Beth Stalker, jazz,blues, standards and country, July 6; Last Man Standing, rock & roll, July […]
Michigan Animal Rescue League hosts its 14th Annual ‘Tail-Wagger Two-Step? Walk For The Animals & Adoption Event 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunday, May 20, Independence Oaks Park, Twin Chimneys Picnic Site, 9501 Sashabaw Road. New this year is ‘Pet Pavilion Adoption Event,? with dozens of dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens. Participation is not required to attend […]
Spelling the word ‘socks? may be a good way to begin learning Spanish, but at Independence Elementary, S.O.C.K.S. means Serving Our Community Kid Style. The annual school-wide event provides students with an opportunity to serve people in the Clarkston area and all over the world. ‘It teaches children the value of giving back to the […]
Grab a latte to go with this doomsday theory. Numerous gas stations, banks, etc. fill our area at an increasing rate. One of the most ever-present and easily recognized of all retailers, Starbucks, seems to be the last thing to come to the Clarkston area. The coffee retailer has been known to infiltrate street corner […]
15 years ago – 1992 ‘City-township talks begin – police coverage not discussed? Independence Township and Clarkston Village officials met at a special meeting. They discussed joint fire protection, library services, Deer Lake Beach use, and building permit fees, but not police protection. Village and township officials were at odds regarding Clarkston cityhood, approved by […]
Breeders from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Wisconsin packed Springfield Oaks County Park May 5-6 for the Michigan Alpaca Breeders Show and Fiber Fair. About 200 of the furry creatures were on display for visitors and many of the animals competed in the alpaca judging. Demonstrators showed their guests the fine art of shearing, spinning, weaving, […]
Independence Township Tues., May 1 A deputy spent several hours driving to various Independence Township group homes before locating the caregiver of a 36-year-old mentally handicapped male who wandered away from home. A caller reported a man who looked lost walking near Bitterbush and Reese roads. Wed., May 2 A Clarkston High School sophomore reported […]