Brandon Twp.’The township board unanimously approved a $5,000 funding request Tuesday night in an effort to receive a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant. Lois Robbins, of the Brandon Preservation Committee of North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy sought the money as grant-match funds. The township and committee want to purchase 80 acres of property adjacent […]
Atlas Twp. – Under a new ordinance, unlicensed vehicles on private property must be moved in five days or towed. The Atlas Township Board approved the unlicensed vehicles ordinance at its Feb. 21 meeting. ‘Currently it takes about six weeks to get (vehicles) moved,? said township supervisor Paul Amman. Unlicensed vehicles not enclosed in a […]
15 years ago – 1997 ‘Show me the hardware; kickers take district title? Clarkston was behind a goal at halftime for their second straight game. This time it was against West Bloomfield in the district finals at a score 1-0. They pulled through to win the championship, 3-1. They also beat Waterford Mott, 5-3, in […]
Dear Editor, We are writing to encourage Independence Township voters to please join us in voting for Curt Carson for Independence Township Treasurer on Aug. 5. We know Curt to be an honest and forthright person who works well with others and has the core values and attributes we consider essential to the position of […]
Dear Editor, I am pleased that Neil Wallace is once again running for trustee in Independence Township. His service as trustee on the Township Board, 1996-2000, was exemplary. As a member of our community he has worked diligently to support senior programs, fire and life support systems, safety paths, and orderly growth initiatives. For almost […]
Goodrich – The former village council’s last act was preliminarily OK’ing language spelling out village dissolution procedures. At a special Feb. 21 meeting, four members of the Village of Goodrich Council gave the nod to sections of ‘enacted amendments to the general law village act providing a procedure for disincorporation of a village, and…elections regarding […]
Whew! I made it through October. I made it through fun-sized candy treats, cider and donuts. The month started hard but I rolled right through it with ease. Yes, every day continues to be a challenge as I continue my program with Nuview Nutrition but part of it gets easier. It is all about planning. […]
Clarkston Junior High School’s Operation Homefront Food Drive is collecting donations this week. Items needed include canned and boxed rice, noodles, pasta, milk, cereal, cookies, soups, and other food items, personal care items, and monetary donations. Students are running the canned food drive to support the Saginaw Army Reserve’s 919th ICTC Food Pantry. Drop off […]
Dear Editor, Phil Custodio’s ‘Maybe a manager” article (July 16) greatly heightened my interest in the upcoming elections and, more importantly, the objectives of those running. I have read the profiles of candidates as well as other ‘letters to the editor? endorsing certain candidates for treasurer.’If I’m not mistaken, all the candidates for this position […]
n Following the Feb. 21 village council approval of the charter amendment resolution, the resolution is required by law to ‘lay on the table? for 30 days and be published, giving residents opportunity for feedback n Village council may approve charter amendment ballot language on or after March 23, 2005 n If council approves, ballot […]