In an effort to improve the quality of life, the Independence Township Board approved the money to hire two new patrol investigators. The new employees will be focused on controlling crimes such as vandalism and neighborhood speeding. ‘It is my belief that this is what people want,? Lieutenant Dale LaBair said in a presentation to […]
Thinking out loud… • Let me be honest and say I know about as much about computer technology as Richard Simmons knows about monster truck pulls. That being said, I spend a great deal of time on the Internet corresponding via e-mail, reading newspapers from around the country and keeping up with my ever important […]
Cheryl Pellicci wants to bring the Jaycees group back to Clarkston and is looking for some help. The Clarkston resident came up with the idea when looking for a way to give back to the community. “I have a co-worker who is an active Jaycee member and that sparked my interest,” Pellicci said. “I was […]
Despite a major stroke, “Pop” is still going strong and attempting to get a new business off the ground. “Pop” is Larry Senko of Clarkston who is marketing his own barbecue sauce. It is hard enough breaking into the food business, let alone when you are recovering from a stroke which left you speechless for […]
It is time once again for the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce’s Community Expo. This is the 17th annual expo which showcases businesses and community organizations in the Clarkston area. The event is set for Nov. 6. ‘The Clarkston Chamber is unique in that it has mostly small businesses who are active in the chamber,? […]
The new Clarkston City Council will look exactly like the old Clarkston City Council. Incumbents Dan Colombo, Walt Gamble Jr. and David Savage were voted back on the council during Tuesday’s election. In a close election, Dan Colombo led the way with 155 votes, while Walt Gamble followed with 154 votes and Dave Savage finished […]
While election day has just passed, David Wagner is already looking ahead to next year. The current Independence Township Trustee has formally announced he will be running for Independence Township Supervisor in 2004. Wagner has been thinking about running for the past year but didn’t decide officially until recently. “A lot of people in the […]
Men have historically been expected to be tough, rock solid and unemotional in our society. Despite my age, I classify myself as old school so I attempt to live up to some of those expectations. However, all bets are off when I am sick. That is when my tough guy persona turns into whining. I […]
Clarkston State Bank has plans to expand with the hopes of providing better service to their customers. The bank is in the process of purchasing the land on M-15 and Citation Drive where Ace Hardware now stands. The goal is to open a 3,500 square foot full service branch after demolishing the old building. “We […]
The Pontiac-Waterford Big Chief Chorus is coming to Clarkston High School to perform their annual show. The chorus is set to showcase “The Ed Sullivan Show,” on Saturday, November 8 in the Clarkston High School auditorium. The performance will attempt to capture highlights from the long-running television show of the 1950s and 60s. All entertainers […]