It is amazing what can get accomplished in an election year. After years of debate and study, a new Senior Center looks like it is on the fast track to getting done. The Independence board approved the concept of having the new center built on land near the library and even hired local company Design […]
Random thoughts from your friendly, local editor: ? Can we please get together as a society and come to the realization that William Hung, from ‘American Idol? infamy, is not amusing anymore. In case you missed it, Hung was a horribly out-of-tune Asian contestant on American Idol who did a not-so-intentionally humorous rendition of Ricky […]
Random thoughts from your friendly, local editor: ? Can we please get together as a society and come to the realization that William Hung, from ‘American Idol? infamy, is not amusing anymore. In case you missed it, Hung was a horribly out-of-tune Asian contestant on American Idol who did a not-so-intentionally humorous rendition of Ricky […]
For the third time since 2002, Independence Township residents will pay more for their sewer services. The Board of Trustees approved a rate increase from $57 to $58 per unit per quarter. The raise was due to the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department’s rate increase of $1.56. The township’s Sewer Fund Balance will absorb the […]
The Independence Township Board are set to discuss a proposed ordinance amendment regarding offensive noises at the May 4 meeting. The board has been looking into the amendment since residents in Deer Valley subdivision have complained about the use of all-terrain vehicles by one of their neighbors. The ordinance amendment under consideration would make it […]
Terry Tracy and Judith Hetem are bringing the Clarkston area a venue for original art. The two have opened La Petite Galerie in the 64 South Main building. ‘This has been a vision Judy and I have about Clarkston,? Tracy said. ‘It is such a unique, artistic village. There are so many artist here and […]
I am not going to lie: spouting off my opinions every week on page six of The Clarkston News is good times. It feels good to be able to vent frustrations, raise awareness to worthy causes and praise people for a job well done. While I might not always be right on every single issue, […]
Dale Stuart wants to continue serving the residents of Independence Township. The Republican Supervisor announced April 19 that he will seek a fourth term in office. ‘The township has grown responsively, but it is at a critical point in its history,? Stuart said. ‘All of the easy parcels to develop are gone. Fiscal restraint is […]
The Clarkston Rotary welcomed two new members as Jim Jeszke and Luc Poirier were recently installed as Rotarians. Jeszke is an employee of Clarkston State Bank while Poirier is one of the owners of Slick and Bubba’s Elite and Expeditious Websites. ‘As Slick and Bubba’s continues to grow we want to get involved in the […]
Art is more than a hobby for Clarkston resident Gary McKinney. The local artist is being featured this month at the Independence Township Library meeting room. McKinney is showing paintings of downtown Clarkston mixed with depictions of other areas in Michigan. ‘Art is inspiration and I was inspired to paint local scenes,? McKinney said. ‘These […]