Senator Mike Kowall’s bill to amend Michigan’s Certificate of Need (CON) law will reach the senate floor but not with its original language allowing a McLaren hospital in Clarkston. After Kowall’s Bill 1269 left the Economic Development Committee, it retained provisions that would add two citizens, one of which who would act as chair, to […]
Dear Editor, I am very concerned about the direction of the Clarkston Schools. The board president seems to be very focused on doing a board self-evaluation. I’m not sure any more time needs to be spent on that. Just go look at the Michigan School Data website (www.mischooldata.org) and you will have your answer. Many […]
Dear Editor, As one of the sponsors of the survey conducted by Independence Goes Green committee and a person who has been a market research director at a major multinational firm, I would like to address comments made about the survey by Mr. Michael Powell of Independence Township, May 28. First of all, the survey […]
On Jan. 19, TCF Bank opened a new branch in Independence Township at 5750 Baypointe Blvd. near the intersection of Waldon and Sashabaw. ‘We look forward to offering Clarkston area residents even more banking convenience and flexibility,? said Tom Wagner, president of TCF Bank, Michigan. TCF currently operates 61 branches in Michigan. During 2005, TCF […]
The Independence Township board of trustees voted unanimously for just shy of three percent raises for non-union salary employees. ‘I find these are within range with others,? said Treasurer Dave Wenger. ‘I don’t vote for this lightly, but we’ve planned for it and expect it.? ‘All of these have been budgeted for.? With the increases, […]
Dear Editor, A huge thank you to all involved in Taste of Clarkston this year! We estimate about 17,000 visited Taste of Clarkston enjoying a gorgeous fall day, great food, music and entertainment in the Historic Village. This event happens only because of the hard work, commitment and collaborative spirit between the host partners, sponsors, […]
A Bible-era Jerusalem marketplace came back to life at Clarkston Community Church’s Vacation Bible School, June 23-27. Elementary-school children dressed in biblical attire to learn what life was like 2,000 years ago and experience the events of a real marketplace. They split up into groups named after the tribes of Israel, and participated in outdoor […]
As a candidate running for Springfield Township supervisor, Danny O’Neill is concerned about the challenges ahead. The impending retirement of the current supervisor and clerk coupled with the same fiscal burdens facing communities across the state leave the township with some difficult choices, he said. ‘I’m very concerned with the future of our township,? he […]
Springfield Township officials have applied for a grant from the state of Michigan to add an additional tornado warning siren. Supervisor Collin Walls brought the proposal to the township board on Jan. 13, after learning of the grant program only the day before. The program provides successful applicants with 75 percent of the cost to […]
Dear Editor, Our Fall Fundraiser was a huge success! Besides having a great time, we raised a total of $4,498. We will split these funds equally with the Auxiliary and the SAL and they will be used to support our Veteran related projects. I want to thank everyone that came out and supported this event […]