It’s out with the old and in with the new for Independence TV, Clarkston’s public access studio. For approximately $200,000 in PEG (Public, Education, and Government) fees, Program Manager Joe Barnhart was able to remodel the studio and purchase new equipment. Barnhart hopes the upgrades will encourage locals to use the public access studio and […]
Rae Luallen of Independence Township isn’t happy Trustee Mark Petterson hasn’t been regularly attending board meetings. ‘I find it very frustrating that someone can hold a position and still get paid and not attend,? Luallen said. The last board meeting Petterson attended was on Sept. 4 after missing meetings since April 3. Since taking office […]
‘Four-H is not cows and chickens anymore,? said Program Coordinator Sue Stapleton. Instead, 4H offers youngsters from 5-19 years of age a chance to get involved in 50 clubs ranging from robotics to basket weaving. According to Stapleton, now is a great time for kids to get involved. From candle making to dog training to […]
Clarkston High School got an earful on Sept. 20 when the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) came to town. The DTE Energy Foundation sponsored the free program as part of their Community Concert Series. Clarkston High School was chosen from almost 100 venues nominated. ‘We ended up as one of only five selected and the only […]
From venison chili to chicken tortilla soup, there were a variety of treats to warm eager eaters who came to the Taste of Clarkston. Despite the cool air and occasional sprinkles, downtown Clarkston was filled with vendors serving up slabs of barbecue ribs, loaded baked potatoes, fruit smoothies, and tiramisu desserts on Sunday afternoon. On […]
McLaren’s pre-hearing to appeal their Certificate of Need (CON) denial was postponed for thirty days, but advocates for hospital in Independence Township took to other forums. On September 12, Senator Mike Kowall, who represents District 15, introduced Bill 1269 to amend the Public Health Code governing CONs. Because the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) […]
Developers in Clarkston will have to abide by storm water facility standards, since the City Council adopted Oakland County’s design standards on September 10. Violators of the Oakland County Water Resources Commission’s (OCWRC) standards could incur a $500 fine. Laura Gruzwalski of Hubbell, Roth, and Clark Inc. points out, ‘The county standards have been administered […]
If you recognized Seth MacFarlane’s ‘boyfriend? or a wooden spoon maker named Elijah Yoder when you tuned into skits on Saturday Night Live this weekend, you were likely watching Clarkstonite Tim Robinson. Robinson, who graduated from Clarkston High School in 2000, debuted on SNL over the weekend, and those who know him best couldn’t be […]
A revision of the City’s Conflict of Interest Ordinance saw its first reading on September 10, but it wasn’t popular with everyone attending the meeting. The City’s current ordinance doesn’t allow council members to discuss topics or vote if they have a conflict of interest. If the ordinance is changed, a person with a conflict […]
With fall around the corner, residents are looking forward to enjoying a cup of cider from their favorite local orchard, but the apples may not have the usual homegrown flavor. That’s because the early March warmth and the late April frost caused crop losses for many Michigan fruit farmers. As Raymond Porter, owner of Porter’s […]