This is a best of Jim’s Jottings, that was first published on November 26, 1970. Please enjoy! * * * Through my nearly two decades of newspaper work I have made some mistakes that have been real beauties. I’m not referring to misjudgments or things done in poor taste. In news stories, I don’t use […]
It’s a wrap on 2014 Yep, it may be sad, but it’s true: 2014 is all but over, merely memories of the things we did and said. And, for my last column of this calendar year, I’m gonna’ go back and revisit said year’s Don’t Rush Me ‘gems.? (Or at least just the headlines that […]
Two youths who confessed to defacing the mural in downtown Clarkston told police they’d been planning to sabotage the painting for quite some time. On Tuesday, Sept. 1, early morning onlookers were shocked by vile images spray painted on The Clarkston News building mural overnight. But by 10 a.m., artist Michelle Tynan had the vandals? […]
With the help of volunteers, the community garden yielded 1,000 pounds of produce this past week, according to Jim Tesnar, master gardener. He noted they have harvested 3,600 pounds for the season thus far. Volunteers are welcome anytime on Wednesday, Fridays or Saturdays from 9am-12 p.m. Bring garden gloves, a hat if it is sunny […]
PUBLIC NOTICE City of the Village of Clarkston Artemus M Pappas Village Hall 375 Depot Rd. Clarkston, MI 48346 PUBLIC HEARING On Monday January 12, 2015 7 pm The Council will hold a public hearing on CDBG, Monday January 12, 2015 at 7 pm. For the purpose of hearing public comments on Community Development Block […]
NOTICE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTION AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 73 SOLID WASTE & RECYCLABLE MATERIALS COLLECTION REGULATION The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, January 5, 2015, to be held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, […]
Former township Trustee Charles Dunn is back to work with the township, this time as an attorney. Some current trustees are unhappy about it. Trustees David Lohmeier and Neil Wallace, and Clerk Shelagh VanderVeen voted against continuing a contract with Charles Dunn, Giarmarco, Mullins, and Horton, P.C, as well as August Mack Environmental firm concerning […]
Oakland County Health Division offersseasonal flu shots, 3-8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 14, at Clarkston High School, 6093 Flemings Lake Road. Anyone 6 months and older can get vaccinated. Fee is $10. Oakland County residents can register at www.oakgov.com/health. Walk-ins also accepted. The vaccine does not protects against H1N1 (swine) flu. Those will be available later […]
JOB ADVERTISEMENT Deputy Finance Director/Treasurer The Village of Lake Orion (pop. 3,200) is seeking qualified applicants for the part-time position of Deputy Finance Director/Treasurer. The position typically works 20 to 29 hours per week. The Deputy Finance Director/Treasurer is under the general supervision of the Finance Director/Treasurer and assists with planning and directing the operations […]
VILLAGE OF OXFORD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE SPECIAL LAND USE FOR A COMBINED RESIDENTIAL AND OFFICE USE IN A BUILDING INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES AT 142 S. WASHINGTON STREET Pursuant to the provisions of Village of Oxford Ordinance No. 324, the Village of Oxford Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 […]