A house fire erupted at 5568 Clarkston Road, near Pine Knob at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9. The homeowner’s 23-year-old son was home studying on the east end of the home, when he heard a muffled explosion coming from the garage on the west end of the home. Independence Township Fire Chief Steve […]
A 35-year-old Westland man was traveling on I-75 through Independence Township in a semi-truck hauling milk when he fell asleep at the wheel, left the roadway, struck an abandoned boat on the side of the road, and rolled the truck at 3:12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, Fire Chief Steve Ronk said. The man was […]
Many have seen Dick Carlisle at local government meetings. Many have driven past developments he helped bring to the local communities. But do many really know who Dick Carlisle is? The 52-year-old has more than 28 years experience in urban planning and has provided consulting services to the local governments, including Independence and Springfield townships […]
Ownership may have changed from Carrol to Candice, but flowers are still the name of the game. After 15 years as Carrol’s Flowers, former owner Carrol Cantor has retired and relocated up north. Now Candice Jones is running shop as Candice’s Flowers ‘n’ Garden Center. Jones, 36, actually took ownership May 30, but wanted to […]
It wasn’t your typical special guest at Springfield Plains Elementary. But Leo the horse brought smiles to the faces of many students and even staff and parents. Teacher Jayne Bannister made the arrangements to have her 15-year-old daughter Jessica and Jessica’s horse visit, Tuesday, Oct. 7. “We had a wonderful afternoon. When I look back […]
They spoke out and the powers listened. Now local judges and township officials are attempting to answer concerns residents voiced regarding a community service garden in their neighborhood. But it may end up an issue where opposite sides “agree to disagree.” Judges Dana Fortinberry and Michael Batchik along with others including Independence Township Supervisor Dale […]
Just three weeks ago, Jeffrey Thomas Meray made a stop in Springfield Township. The 32-year-old parked in the Davisburg Market parking lot on Dixie Highway and honked the horn to get several 12-year-old girls to look his way as he videotaped their reactions to seeing him naked, on Saturday, Sept. 27. Now, Meray sits in […]
The leaves are falling, there’s a chill in the air, and Oct. 31 is nearing on the calendar. This Halloween make sure the kids have a fun, but most importantly, safe holiday. Both Independence Township and the City of the Village of Clarkston have set their trick-or-treating hours from 6-7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31. […]
One down. Nine to go. Published books, that is, for Clarkston High School senior Heather Curry. Curry’s first book “Skipping Stones,” was released by 1st Books Library, Oct. 2. Her goal is to write 10 books before she dies. “It’s kind of weird,” Curry said, of having a published book. “It hasn’t really hit me […]
A concerned father whose son was recently bit by a pit bull, is now asking Clarkston City Council members to adopt a vicious dog ordinance. Charles Inabnit appeared before councilpersons at their Monday, Oct. 27 meeting. His 10-year-old son was playing in the front yard of a neighbor’s Pinehurst home on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at […]