Is $9,000 too much for a city lawnmower used once a week? Clarkston resident Steve Coventry thinks so. ‘We have zero money for police protection but grass cutting has a higher priority, and (DPW Director) Bob Pursley gets whatever he wants,? said Coventry. After two failed attempts to outsource lawn mowing to a private company […]
Voters will get their chance to save Clarkston Police Department in August, but ballot language won’t be so specific. Ballot language, approved 5-0 by Clarkston City Council, would amend the city’s charter, allowing a millage increase from 15 mills to 20 mills, collecting about $220,000 when first levied in 2010. According to City Attorney Tom […]
Have you ever seen a man rip an entire phone book in half, bend a steal bar with his head, run through a concrete or bench press a log over his head while lying on a bed of 10,000 nails? Then check out the Stand Strength Team at Bridgewood church this weekend for the three […]
With a standing ovation, Clarkston resident Jennifer Radcliff was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Michigan Preservation Network in Ann Arbor, May 15. ‘When you’re honored by your peers that’s the best kind,” Radcliff said. ‘It will be a real mark upon me to have come to this place. The best thing is I […]
Library, fire and possibly police services will be shared between the City of the Village of Clarkston and Independence Township. Township Board of Trustees approved the three contracts 6-1 and asked Township Attorney Steve Joppich to look at the contracts and make necessary changes. Clarkston City Council had approved the contracts on April 12. The […]
With the month of May being National Historic Preservation Month, the Clarkston Historic District (CHD) will be 30 years old on May 15. ‘The state of Michigan requires the Historic District to have a commission,? said Charlotte Cooper, Commission chairman. ?(The commission’s) purpose is to safeguard the heritage of the historic district, including its cultural, […]
As an independent, conservative, and a problem solver, Independence Township resident Richard (Rick) Gutowski feels he would make a good candidate for State Representative of the 44th District. ‘I need to present that to people and allow them to decide that’s what they want,? he said. Gutowski said there were a couple of things, which […]
Sarah Palin’s Saturday visit to Clarkston focused some welcome attention on the area, said residents in attendance. ‘We get ignored for all the southern states,? said Judy Tully of Clarkston, who said she found Palin’s speech at the Defending the American Dream Summit in Mt. Zion Church to be inspirational. ‘No one ever comes this […]
Mothers of the Clarkston area, are you looking for some fun on Mother’s Day? How about a bike ride? Flying Rhinos Cycling Club (FRCC) and non-profit organization Lend a Helping Hand (LAHH) are teaming up for this year’s 26th annual ‘Back 40? Mother’s Day ride challenge. ‘We’re excited,? said Michelle Phaup, founder and executive director […]
Hey Ladies, do you need some fun and relaxation? Check out the Women’s Expo held at Bridgewood Church on May 8. ‘We’d like all the ladies in this Northern Oakland County area to attend,? said Shawna Jasso, event co-coordinator. ‘Women work so hard all the time. They need a day for themselves.? For just a […]