15 YEARS AGO
1991

‘No answers yet on contaminated water? – State officials met with the Clarkston Village Council to discuss water contamination found in Independence Township. Officials suspected an abandoned land fill or nearby underground fuel storage tanks were responsible.

‘Survey results: School perceptions depend on number of years in district, number of children? – A survey by Oakland Schools found that the longer people lived in the area, the more satisfied they were with the schools, although discipline was still an issue.

‘Goose hunting recommended on Heather Lake? – A committee made up of Independence and Orion township, county, and state officials, recommended controlled hunting to clear away problem geese from Heather Lake.

25 YEARS AGO
1981

‘DNR says Deer Lake hassles begin at home? – A representative of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources met with residents who live around Deer Lake, and township officials. They discussed how to slow down boat traffic on the lake.

‘Realtor says ‘no? to pinball arcade rental? – The property owner rejected a developers? plan to open an arcade at 29 S. Main. The village council, several residents and business owners had opposed the plan. The council had banned streetside parking at Depot Park and was working on ordinances to regulate arcades.

‘Hall rental now $5?- Clarkston Village Council voted to keep $5 of the $25 deposit for rental of the village hall. The fee would help pay the electrical bill.

50 YEARS AGO
1956

‘Kick-Off Dinner Launches Drive? – More than 50 volunteers with the Independence United Fund gathered to kick off the 1957 campaign. Hams were furnished by Rudy’s Market, Terry’s Market, and the Village Market.

‘Meet The Queen And Her Court? – Sharon Glennie was the 1957 Homecoming Queen at Clarkston High. She was very well known and liked and called ‘Sherry? around school.