Andrea’s Anecdotes A column by Andrea Beaudoin

During a meeting with Independence Township Supervisor Part Kittle, he told me a story his friend shared. “My son has all these degrees and he can’t find a job. I am a woodworker and I have so much work I don’t know what to do with it all.” There is a lesson there. Right now […]

Letters to the Editor

Reader questions price for lone parking spot Dear Editor, I read with interest, the article “Parking ideas at meeting” by Phil Custodio in the Oct. 21 issue of The Clarkston News. It seems there was much debate about how to address the issue of parking in downtown Clarkston, and whether or not there is a […]

Orion Township

NOTICE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTION AMENDMENT TO ORD. 78, ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLES XII, XIII, XIV AND XV LANDSCAPE/GREENBELT REQUIREMENTS AND SETBACKS FOR EXTENDED HOUR USES The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, February 1, 2010, to be held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township […]

Orion Township

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION BOARD OF TRUSTEES SYNOPSIS, REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010 Called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All members present. Pledge, Supervisor Matthew Gibb. Invocation, U.S. Army Capt. Brad Caton. Held Presentation and Adopted Local Resolution ? Military Community Covenant. Approved payment of bills in the amount of $1,602,181.80 and payrolls […]

Pipeline problem for residents

A petroleum pipeline under an upcoming development near Dixie Highway and I-75 has residents and officials concerned about safety. ‘I want to know what would occur of that pipe were compromised. What would happen to the environment. What would happen if it was a catastrophic accident that caused deaths,” asked resident Bob White. Buckeye Pipeline […]

Six candidates for four seats on City Council

Clarkston residents head to the polls, Tuesday, Nov. 3, to vote to fill four seats on the City Council. Six of their neighbors are running for office. Michael E. Cascone, incumbent Eric Haven, Jason M. Kneisc, and incumbent David Marsh are running for three, two-year terms. Incumbent Alfred A. Avery and Peggy J. Roth are […]

Orion Township

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION *** PUBLIC NOTICE*** The 2010 Orion Township Board of Review will meet at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan on the following dates: March 2, 2010 (Tuesday), 10:00 a.m., Organization Meeting. Review and examination of the 2010 Assessment Roll only. No individual appeals will be heard on […]

Addison Township

Township of Addison Board of Review Please take notice that the Addison Township Board of Review will meet at the Addison Complex, 1440 Rochester Rd., (in Lakeville, Michigan) for the purpose of hearing appeals of the year 2010 assessments of real and personal property and to make such adjustments as the board deems to be […]

Volunteers strengthen Community Foundation

Clarkston Community Foundation as well as the group’s long time Treasurer Deanna Olsen were recognized with a Certificate of Appreciation for their many contributions to the community at the Clarkston Board of Education meeting, Oct. 12. ‘We are very fortunate to have funds and grants and science and other important projects,? Clarkston Community Schools Deputy […]

Firm hired for school-needs assessment

Clarkston Community Schools hired GMB Architectural & Engineering Firm for a six-month assessment of school building and facilities needs. Deputy Superintendent Shawn Ryan said the assessment will give the district a clear picture of building structural needs. ‘It’s a common practice for a firm to do a consulting evaluation ? it will give us a […]