In a couple of weeks, trustees of Independence Township will meet, discuss and most likely pass a budget for 2015. At an Oct. 21 public hearing the proposed budget was presented and overall, supervisor Pat Kittle is satisfied. ‘All the department heads worked hard,? he said a few days after the hearing. ‘We may need […]
The Bulldogs from Bailey Lake Elementary won the traveling trophy for the fifth year at the 12th Annual Elementary Cross Country Race, Oct. 17. They won the trophy by having the highest percentage of participants. They edged out Clarkston Elementary 26.3 percent to 26.1 percent. A record of 444 elementary students throughout Clarkston participated in […]
Dear editor, Although it was not the image presented in the Clarkston News last week (‘City disputes distribution of DPW logs,? July 29), I want the residents of the City of the Village of Clarkston to understand we are extremely fortunate to have very hard working, professional, loyal and dedicated employees in both our Police […]
Dear editor, Recently, the Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club of Grand Blanc Women’s Association held its annual ladies golf invitational. This event was attended by 120 women from primarily Genesee and Oakland County. As part of the event, a raffle was held, with the donating businesses highlighted through displays of their items, brochures, etc. […]
Clerk’s offices open for absentee ballots Okay, you want to vote, but you don’t want to stand in line with the rest of your neighbors. That means you need an absentee ballot. And, even though the election is only days away you can still get one. The Independence Township Clerk’s office will be open this […]
15 years ago – 1999 ‘Clarkston City Council election? Dan Colombo, Walt Gamble, Chuck Inabnit, Scott Meyland and Dave Savage were vying for seats on the Clarkston City Council in the 1999 November election. Four of them were running for three two-year seats while Meyland was running as a write-in for a one-year term. ‘Sculptor […]
Hundreds of classic car enthusiasts steered into Depot Park Friday for Concours in the Park, an annual event to benefi SCAMP. The event, which attracted local TV news, featured music, food, ice cream, a silent auction and plenty of shiny cars for admirers to look at, talk about and, in many cases, to wish for. […]
Competing in this year’s season were 88 teams, each sponsor by a local business or community organization and coached by volunteer parents. Players ranged from 5-18 years old. League champs for 2009 include: Boys 11-12: Brad Stout Law, Coached by Brad Stout; Girls 11-12: Clarkston Paper, Coached by Brent Davies; Boys 13-14: CTS Insurance, Coached […]
With three seats each open this Tuesday morning, voters will decide which direction Clarkston Board of Education and City Council will go ? in the school board’s case, for the next six years. We have pages of information in this week’s edition, detailing candidates? views on a variety of issues. School board candidates’ opinions vary […]
Mother Nature is still deciding what temperature Fall should be. But right now the weather is brisk but not too cold yet and playoffs is in full swing. If you missed it during the weekend Clarkston Boys Cross Country qualified for the MHSAA State Finals for this upcoming Saturday at Michigan International Speedway. Then, an […]