When Gus Birtsas retired in 1987 from more than 30 years working within the Clarkston School District, the people of Clarkston lost a great leader. When Birtsas passed away on July 20, the Clarkston community lost a great friend. Birtsas came to Clarkston in the fall of 1952. Dr. Leslie S. Green, from Comstock, brought […]
Stop in for ‘Senior Appreciation Day? at Indian Springs Metropark Aug. 10. Park entry will be free all day and free use of some facilities and special nature programs are available. In addition to free entry, the park will also distribute a free bucket of balls at the driving range. For more information, please call […]
The new Clarkston Farmers? Market will open on August 6 at 7 a.m. in downtown Clarkston across from Depot Park. More than 20 local vendors will sell fruits, vegetables, specialty items and artwork. Activities to celebrate opening day include guitar music from 10 a.m. – noon and a face painter for the children. The market […]
Independence Township firefighters from Local #2629 will hit the streets July 31 to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Captain Mike Fahrner said last year the department raised $500 through collections from among the staff and donations from union and service dues. Fahrner expects 15-20 volunteers to collect throughout the day, mostly at the […]
The sounds of singing and laughter and the pitter patter of feet could be heard throughout south eastern Michigan July 15-17 when more than 1700 women took to the streets for the Michigan Breast Cancer 3Day. The grueling three day 60’mile walk is for breast cancer awareness with more than 85 percent of the proceeds […]
The Road Commission for Oakland County was told in a July 20 meeting it will receive additional funds from the Michigan Department of Transportation, allowing most routine maintenance of state highways to resume. ‘We were told that MDOT is providing us with $50,000 immediately to cover the most critical activities, and an additional $1 million […]
The new Independence water tower recieved a new paint job from Dave Cole Decorators, of Ann Arbor, on July 20. Troy Stuhan, 37, of Grand Rapids, paints the base of the new water tower.
Good eats, old-fashioned music, a few home remedies and smiling faces should bring a country feel to Clarkston in August. The Clarkston Farm and Garden Club hosts ‘In the Good ‘Ole Summerthyme!? in Depot Park August 10. The country fair is part fund-raiser, part community event, says member Cathy Grogan. ‘People enjoyed it last year […]
I can’t help noticing all the yellow magnetic ribbons in honor of our troops every time I’m stuck at a traffic light. Then there’s the politicians saying a million times how no matter their personal/partisan views on the war, the troops must be supported. Apparently, we’ve learned that our troops deserve far better than what […]
15 YEARS AGO (1990) ? Growth up in Independence, 394 permits issued in 1990, only 215 in first half of 1989: According to a report conducted by the building department, the township has granted 179 more building permits for the first six months of 1990 than allowed in the first half of 1989. ‘Newsletter focuses […]