Dave Belcher deserves $2,000 extra for work on the new Senior Center, township officials decided. The Township Board voted 4-3 to grant a $2,000 stipend to Belcher, building director, for his work as general contractor for the senior center. The center, which was completed in 12 weeks, came in about $15,000 less than the $250,000 […]
Clarkston residents Aston Anderson and his dad, John, were at Clarkston High School Feb 2 to watch Ashton’s uncle, Matt Vandermeer, wrestle at the Macomb/Oakland County Duals. Photo by Laura Colvin
Comments on comments by commentators . . . . . .Well, not just audio commentators, some are print types. First, Susan Tompor’s advice for those with debt anxiety. She’s a Detroit Free Press business writer. ? Own stock in companies that do business overseas. (That tells us what she thinks of our in-country business climate.) […]
While Don was off we ran this column from the August 2008 archives. We think he will approve. Some folks just have a way with words. As proof of my contention, I give you the People’s Evidence, Exhibit 1-A. It’s an e-mail from a reader, who really didn’t like when I opined on ‘The Women […]
Nick Schlappi, Conner Malone, Sara Filby, and their parents made this snowblock constructed igloo last week during their snow day off from Springfield Plains Elementary. They took more than four hours to build their snow house, said Becky Filby, Nick and Sara’s mother.
If it’s almost time to send the little one off to preschool, but you’re not sure which of the many options is right, Clarkston-area Mothers and More is planning an event designed to help decide. On Feb. 28, Mothers and More will host representatives from more than 20 public and private schools during its Preschool […]
While Don was off we ran this column from the August 2008 archives. We think he will approve. Some folks just have a way with words. As proof of my contention, I give you the People’s Evidence, Exhibit 1-A. It’s an e-mail from a reader, who really didn’t like when I opined on ‘The Women […]
zoning board of appeal NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Regular Meeting The Charter Township of Brandon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing August 24, 2011 at 7:30 P.M. at Brandon Township Offices, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan 48462 to hear the following appeals. 1) Appeal # 010-11 Sidwell # 03-07-201-017 Name: Tony Young […]
Independence Township Library is set for a facelift, with fresh paint, new carpet, and redesigned shelving. Independence Township Board voted unanimously Feb. 5 to contract with Library Design Associates. They will be paid up to $12,500 from the township’s fund balance for a redesign of the library. Three design companies were considered. The final design […]
Requests from Independence Township residents for help with emergency home repairs are going up. The township board voted unanimously Feb. 5 to transfer $9,000 in federal funds to help out. The township has a total of $14,588 in Community Development Block Grant funds for senior and families-in-need projects.