After taking their first regional win in eight years, Clarkston’s Team RUSH is heading to state competition this weekend with a different attitude. ‘In the past we wanted to win a specific award or we wanted to do what we could to get to different places, our goals were much more specific,? said Team RUSH […]
While Independence and Springfield townships saw a population increase over the past 10 years, according to the 2010 census, Clarkston declined. ‘It’s hard telling (why it dropped),” said City Manager Dennis Ritter. ‘We have a couple apartment buildings here that may have something to do with it, the occupancy rate.? The city had 962 residents […]
Just over three months since City Clerk/Treasurer Kimberly Howe was hired, she submitted her resignation letter. She posted a resignation letter, March 16, citing Councilman Richard Bisio’s postings on Facebook about her. ‘I can no longer endure the personal attacks on my work by (Councilman) Richard Bisio,? Howe said in her letter. ‘He never fails […]
I have had a lot of time to think the past couple of weeks concerning Independence Township Board’s decision to eliminate Treasurer Curt Carson from any further contact with state officials or township auditors Plante & Moran concerning the Deficit Elimination Plan. If you’re guessing that I disagree with their vote, than you guessed correctly. […]
When people remember longtime Independence Township resident Jerry Powell, they describe him as ‘a good guy,? ‘great athlete,? and ‘fun loving.? ?’A good time? was Jerry’s middle name,? said longtime friend Janet Glennie who met Jerry in the sixth grade. ‘He’ll be missed by many, many people.? Powell passed away at age 66, on Feb. […]
It’s the end of the line for longevity raises for Independence Township’s non-union employees. The township can’t afford automatic raises based on time worked, trustees said, voting 6-1, March 15, to stop the practice. ‘I think the purpose it was created for is no longer relevant ? it was to reward employees,? said Trustee Dave […]
Treasurer Curt Carson is defiant in the face of an Independence Township Board vote knocking him out of deficit-elimination planning. ‘The vote has no meaning,? Carson said. ‘I am obligated by my oath of office to fulfill my statutory duties. On top of that, it made no sense, in light of the positive reaction we […]
Historic District Commissioner Kay Robertson stands behind the commission’s decision last year to oppose renovation efforts to 164 N. Main by owners Jim and Debbie Cousens. ‘I’m sorry, I love this town. The village and the historical area look beautiful, but I’d like it to stay that way and I’m talking about the whole image,? […]
Growing up in the cold state of Michigan it’s not uncommon to put on a pair of ice skates in the winter time and maybe grab a stick, a puck, and a couple of friends and find yourself enjoying some ‘good old hockey.? Ever since I was a kid I have loved the game of […]
In honor of Playwright Tennessee Williams, who would have been 100 years old this year, Clarkston Village Players perform William’s play ‘A Streetcar named Desire? starting this weekend. While going through many hardships, Blanche Dubois, played by Susan Craves, lives a life of delusions. In order to escape both her past and present she flees […]