Clarkston High School’s Acappella and Ann Arbor’s Skyline High School singing groups enjoyed a day of workshops with professional A cappella singing group ‘Firedrill? on Nov. 12. ‘I thought the students really got a lot out of workshopping with Firedrill throughout the day,? said Brian Haverkate, Clarkston High School choral director. ‘They got a lot […]
With a 55 percent turnout, Clarkston’s election for city council was a close one. Incumbent winners Charles Inabnit received 184 votes, and Peggy Roth 162. Meanwhile for the write-in candidates, Richard Bisio took the win by three votes, with 161 votes. Challengers Michael Sabol received 158 votes and Frank Schoebel, 156 votes. Running unopposed, Joe […]
Rumor had it Independence Township Supervisor Dave Wagner hired a deputy supervisor. Turns out, rumor was right. When questioned at the Nov. 3 Township Board meeting, Wagner said he hired a part-time administrative assistant, but two days later, Wagner swore in Rick Yaeger as deputy supervisor. ‘I hired him as a part-time worker to come […]
Some of you might have seen the last Independence Township Board meeting. They had a conversation regarding lifetime healthcare for the three elected official, the supervisor, clerk, and treasurer. The discussion was rather interesting. Trustees voted 5-2 to extend the requirement to qualify for lifetime healthcare for the three full-time elected positions from eight years […]
Tired of the corporate world, Bill Fowler and his wife Alana decided to go into business for themselves and opened Top Shelf Clothing of Clarkson. ‘I worked for a pharmaceutical company for 13 years,? Bill said. ‘I just wanted to be my own boss and wanted to get away from the corporate red tape. This […]
News of Linda Richardson’s retirement was greatly exaggerated. ‘I sent an e-mail to the board that I was rescinding my notice, so now they’re stuck with me whether they want it or not,? the Department of Public Works director said with a laugh. Richardson originally planned to retire Nov. 3. However, she proposed to continue […]
Whether it is the ‘middle child syndrome,? the wealthy but still in need brother, the sister with the secret, or the elderly parent ‘losing it,? Clarkston Village Players? ‘A Nice Family Gathering? is a heart touching comedy every family can relate to. ‘I love the whole idea of the family, it’s so different from other […]
This Tuesday, Clarkston’s 800 or so registered voters can vote for three city council candidates, but you’ll only see two names on the ballot. A mess up by city officials meant only two people, incumbents Charles Inabnit and Peg Roth, filed in time. To vote for challengers Richard Bisio, Michael Sabol, and Frank Schoebel, voters […]
After writing and performing her first play ‘Downward Dog? at Clarkston Village Players last June, Wendy Hedstrom decided to enter it into a contest by the Community Theatre Association of Michigan (CTAM). She won first place. ‘I’m thrilled. It’s the first play I ever wrote and I’m really proud of it,” Hedstrom said. “I’d like […]
History is repeating it self as the race for city mayor is an unopposed one man show for the Nov. 2 election. When Joe Luginski heard City Mayor Steve Arkwright was not running for reelection and no one else was stepping forward, he decided to throw his hat in the ring. Luginski had originally considered […]