Brandon Twp.-Brandon Fire Station #3 will be operable March 1, says Brandon Fire Chief Bob McArthur. The $1.2 million project started in December 2003, and was delayed to allow the architect to fix some paint problems and other small details. ‘I would prefer they take care of them properly and have the time to take […]
Cub Scout Pack 126 of Clarkston Elementary learned about the court system with a mock civil trial, complete with judge, attorneys, and courthouse. The officials stayed after hours, Nov. 7, to present the case, with the scouts serving as jury. Todd Kaluzny, usually a defense attorney, represented Spongebob Squarepants in a civil case against the […]
Dear Editor, In approximately three weeks we will be voting in the most important election for our local government in the 43 years I have lived in this township. The reason it’s so important is for the first time, a group of citizens have banded together in what they call a ‘slate.? If they can […]
Dear Editor, Over the course of one-and-a-half years and five township Planning Commission meetings, many Independence Township residents repeatedly voiced their opposition toward Beaumont building their development within residential neighborhoods. Without question, the majority of those present at the meetings were opposed to Beaumont’s proposal. Residents of Deer Valley, Brookstone, Cranberry Lakes Estates, Cranberry Pointe, […]
Alan Solley’s goal was to retire by the time he was 40. Seven years past that birthday, he is finally ready to realize that dream. As the owner of Solley’s Appliance and Fireplace, Solley worked six days per week, often from 7 in the morning until 7 or 8 at night. But no more. The […]
Dear Editor, I spent time reading the new policy around burning in Clarkston and thought it was a joke until I read on. In order for me to breathe fresh air, I have to submit a doctor’s note to the fire department in order to keep from leaves burning near me. I feel this is […]
Dear Editor, Please suggest to Mr. Chip Travis that the sealed room in his basement just may be a cistern (?’Scary house? isn’t so scary, downtown man says,? Oct. 24). I grew up on Mechanic Street in Oxford where many of the old homes had cisterns in the basements. They were dangerous to inquisitive children […]
Dear Editor, Springfield Township voters have a unique opportunity, Tuesday, Aug. 5, to elect a new township leader. Our son, Danny O’Neill, is pursuing to lead Springfield Township citizens through the next tough economic years without compromising your great, pristine, pastoral and vibrant community. He is apprised and committed to continued excellence of our fire, […]
Brandon Twp.? A public hearing on a proposed revision of the township’s disorderly conduct ordinance brought 14 citizens to the township offices Wednesday night. Township Supervisor Ron Lapp, Clerk Jeannie McCreery, Trustees Tom Stowell, Sandra Willett, and Bob DeWitt and Building Director Tim Palulian were present to hear complaints, answer questions and address concerns. The […]
Teens starving to fight hunger Teens from Goodrich United Methodist Church will be starving to fight world hunger in a 30-hour famine Feb. 25 and 26. Details and donations: Call Laura at (810) 636-2444. Widowed support group The Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home is holding a widowed support group at 7 p.m. March […]