Clarkston schools could save more than $700,000 with a ‘refund? of a portion of taxes levied for a 1997 bond issue. The formal resolution is expected at the board of education’s March 22 meeting, but trustees on March 8 seemed favorable to the move. Bruce Beamer, executive director for business and financial services, said ‘callable […]
Over the past six years, the Clarkston Athletic Boosters have donated $250,000 toward school teams. ‘That’s a lot of hot dogs,? according to Keith Clement, current president of the boosters and a member for about eight years. ‘I didn’t go into the boosters planning to be president,? he said, giving smiling credit to former president […]
An environmental cleanup project in Independence Township’s southeast corner is proceeding, but the cost threatens the future of the Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club’s charitable giving. Depending on finances, it may also threaten part of the environment the club hopes to preserve. Excavators are preparing a holding area for more than 16,000 cubic yards to be […]
Maria Timmerman has learned a lot about patience over the past several years. Warren ‘Bill? Timmerman, her husband, is a staff sergeant with the 1775th Military Police Company of the Michigan National Guard based in Pontiac. The 27-year veteran is currently serving his third tour of overseas duty at age 54. Maria Timmerman, a special […]
A closed session Monday went 45 minutes longer than scheduled, then the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education voted on five students involved in drug possession at Clarkston High School. Administrators had recommended permanent expulsion for four of the offenders and long-term suspension for the fifth, but the board voted to reduce the expulsion for […]
There was a storm of financial proportions in 2003 for Lighthouse Emergency Services, but they battened down the hatches and now hope for smooth sailing ahead. Connie Stapleton is among those who weathered the storm, being assigned Clarkston branch manager last June in the midst of several staff cuts. ‘It was tough, but we made […]
It may take eight to 10 months to evaluate DNA evidence, but Oakland County Sheriff investigators believe human bones found in Springfield Township last week are the remains of a person reported missing in January 1995. Deputies were dispatched to a wooded area off of Ware Road near Andersonville Road at about 5:55 p.m. Thursday, […]
With a competing slate of candidates organizing to challenge incumbents, it appears there will be a race to November in Springfield Township. Incumbent Supervisor Collin Walls, apparently with some knowledge of the impending opposition, has already filed nominating petitions for reelection. ‘Rumors of my retirement are grossly premature,? Walls said last week, announcing his intent […]
The 10th anniversary of ‘Proposal A? has most local officials singing its praises on behalf of taxpayers, but school officials continue to lament its effect on their budget. Taxpayers, meanwhile, may have trouble keeping track of the numbers. ‘The concept of Proposal A was admirable,? according to Karen Foyteck, president of the Clarkston Community Schools […]
The old Springfield Township Hall will be saved, but by a private businessman rather than a ‘Save Our Hall? committee. The township board accepted a purchase offer of $210,000 for the building at 650 Broadway in downtown Davisburg, about two years after township offices moved to the new civic center. Attorney Dennis Strelchuk hopes to […]