Ten Years Ago Jan. 24, 1996 ~~Silverbell South Associates were suing Orion Township, because the township was denying a rezoning for property at M-24 and Silverbell Road. ~~The Lake Orion Police Department was still searching for suspects who robbed an Algene woman at gunpoint in her home, while they were wearing ski masks. ~~Neighbors were […]
Amidst cries of a struggling economic climate and dwindling township resources, the Independence Township Board of Trustees openly debated on Jan. 17 whether or not to give non-union employees raises. In a memo to trustees, Supervisor Dave Wagner asked the board to approve approximately $37,000 in raises, almost $10,000 less than the $47,000 budgeted for […]
Chad Perry takes steady aim during archery practice at the Oakland County Sportsmans Club.
The original goal was a new senior center for Independence Township. Now residents may need to decide whether or not they want an independently funded senior center program. The Independence Township Board of Trustees gave a thumbs up to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission to continue moving forward with a proposed senior center bond […]
Thirty-three years after Roe v. Wade, pro-life supporters from the Clarkston area gathered along the streets and dedicated a monument, affirming the importance of the issue to many residents. With Jan. 22 marking the 33rd anniversary of the controversial Supreme Court decision to legalize abortion, a pro-life crowd stood near the intersection of Dixie Highway […]
Having already reached a consesus on the issue, the Clarkston School Board did not hold any further discussion on the ballot language for their non-homestead tax proposal at the Jan. 23 meeting. At the previous meeting, the school board agreed to pursue approval for a non-homestead millage renewal in the district, estimated to be 19.2491 […]
American Legion Post #377 at 4819 Mary Sue Road is hosting an Americanism Dinner on Feb. 11. Cocktails run from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner. Cost is $12 if prepay and $15 at the door. Those under 12 pay $9. For reservations, call Leona Puckett at 248-674-0280. Make checks payable to: American Legion […]
The deadline is approaching for anyone who wishes to apply for the open four-year term seat on the Clarkston School Board for the May 2 election. Candidates who wish to seek office at the election must file an Affidavit of Identity and a nominating petition with Oakland County by 4 p.m. on Feb. 7. A […]
The Clarkston Area Optimist Club is again sponsoring an Essay Contest. Students can win up to $5,000 in scholarships by writing an essay on the topic, ‘I’m Unique Because?? Applicants have to be a high school student under the age of 19 as of Dec. 31, 2005. The deadline for submission is noon on Feb. […]
Independence Township Parks and Recreation knows how to present a pajama party on a grand scale. The Cartoon PJ parties are specially designed for children ages three to five and feature crafts, games and pictures. Three dates are scheduled for the Clintonwood Park Carriage house: Jan. 27, Feb. 27 and March 24. The fun runs […]