Local singer and song writer Beth Stalker has been keeping busy this summer performing all around the area. She has performed in Independence Township twice in one week, including both Hamlin Pub and Fountain’s ‘Shotmakers Lounge.? Since her debut on American Idol last year, Stalker says her ‘AI? credentials have definitely helped her get more […]
Residents may be relying on private plows this winter, as Clarskton City Council considers privatizing snow services. To save money, City Council members Chuck Inhabnit and Kristy Ottman have considered privatizing Department of Public Works for several months. ‘With these trying times, it would be irresponsible for us not to look at privatizing as a […]
Independence and Springfield townships are joining forces to take advantage of a new state grant. Gov. Jennifer Granholm offers $25,000 grants for Centers for Regional Excellence to encourage municipalities to work together, save money, and be more efficient and effective. Municipalities do not have to match the funds. “We already do in a lot of […]
Rick and Sandy Kolano were absolutely shocked when their son Bryon came home in 10th grade and told them he wanted to go to West Point. ‘We looked at him like ‘what??? said Sandy. ‘We couldn’t believe that was what he wanted to do, there was no one in our family who was currently active […]
While Team RUSH tested their engineering skills of duct tape and cardboard boats at the Rush Regatta last Saturday, some came out victorious captians of the water, while others were swallowed in defeat by the crashing waves. ‘We were hoping to raise $500,000 and instead we raised $600,000,? said Kyle Hughes, club advisor. Troy Hughes […]
What does an 84 year-old man do after he has sailed around the world twice, raised six kids, and worked for General Motors for 30 years? He buys a motorcycle. ‘I got bored, sitting on my butt. I haven’t played golf in three years,? said Charles Wallace, Springfield Township resident. ‘I used to play six […]
I am a huge football fan. I will not miss a University of Michigan football game. If I have something to do on Saturday, I try to work it around the game. If I can’t watch the game, I tape it and tell everyone I come in contact with not to tell me anything. You […]
After four months of construction, Sashabaw Road north of Clarkston Road is open. Work continues, though. ‘The project is not completely done. We have the first of two layers of asphalt down and we will put the second layer down ‘under traffic,? said Craig Bryson, public information officer for Road Commissin for Oakland County. ‘The […]
Curt and Cara Catallo said they have always been proud of their mother, Sharron Catallo. Stepping down after 23 years of service, they’re prouder than ever. ‘I’m in awe of her dedication to Clarkston,” Cara said. “I can only think of how proud my dad would be, that she’s served the community for as long […]
For supporters, a millage to purchase and set aside undeveloped land would benefit everyone. Not everyone agrees. ‘If we can get this passed, what else are we going to buy,? asked Michael Powell of Independence Township. ‘I don’t agree with it at all. I think there are a lot of other avenues that people could […]