Brandon Twp.-When Robert Beaver arrived at Brandon High School on Tuesday morning an M-15 accident near the entrance delayed his arrival. ‘We are working to prevent such accidents,? said Beaver, referring to the auto mishap, to about 100 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics students who gathered in the high school’s performing arts center. ‘We are […]
Brandon Twp.- Good golly, Miss Molly! Miss Molly’s Diner, 5500 Oakhill Road, opened Dec. 1 in the township and is already developing a fanbase. ‘We’re getting pretty attached to you guys,? says Gloria McLaughlin, as she and her husband, Jim, walk in the front door of the restaurant located in the Cracker Barrel plaza at […]
Dear Editor, The Thin Blue Line is about to become even thinner. Financial difficulties within the City of the Village of Clarkston may force the demise of the Clarkston Police Department. Understandably, city officials have an obligation to balance their budget. However, they also have an even greater obligation and that is the safety and […]
Dear Editor, It was with sadness to hear that Jim Sherman was going to paint-over the incomplete mural on the north wall of his building. Not that I was particularly fond of what the artist had done so far, but it was improving. What saddens me most is the potential for this wall and perhaps […]
From the Jim’s Jotting Archives. This column was first published on Dec. 10, 2008 So far this fall I’ve got on my little John Deere tractor, snow blade in place, and pushed the snow aside twice. It wasn’t so long ago I’d complain to myself, bemoaning the task at hand . . . that of […]
To all the Scrooges out there — stop being cranky! To all the Grinches out there — take five from your grumpiness! To all those smarty old snooties with their beaks in the air (and you know who you are, you who are too high and mighty to enjoy a little goodwill and peace) smile […]
Dear Editor, Village residents ? Monday, March 22, 7 p.m., at Independence Township Fire Station One training room on Citation Drive is the time and location for the public hearing on the Clarkston village budget. Our village council needs your input on our future. Please be there! The Schultz family Clarkston
Clarkston High School senior Jordan Clark shares the joy of winning the MHSAA Boys Basketball District Championship with one of his biggest fans, his grandfather Bob Tressedder. Photo by Larry Wright
SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE November 24, 2015 A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:02 PM at Independence Township Hall. B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder Absent: […]
SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE November 17, 2015 A. A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:37 PM at the Independence Township Hall B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder […]