Safety path coming too slowly

A safety path has been promised at Clintonville and Mann roads ? Independence Township resident Michael Powell wants to know where it is. ‘We still don’t have a bike path any closer than we did since 1984,? said Powell (see page 6A for his letter to the editor on the subject). Building Director Dave Belcher […]

Pastor gives out money to congregation

For 50 worshippers chosen at random to receive a new $100 bill, Sunday must have seemed their lucky day. It was, but for someone else. Pastor Greg Henneman of Clarkston Community Church handed out $5,000 in $100 bills to 50 members of his congregation. With the money comes an assignment, however, to help someone in […]

Songs of the soul

At 10-years-old, Matt Duncan sang for the first time in front of crowd at his grandmother’s wedding. He sang a song by Christian Artist Steven Curtis Chapman which he dedicated to his grandmother and made her cry. It wasn’t until years later as a senior in High School at Lutheran High North West that Matt […]

State reform group ready for action

Petitions should be available this week for those looking to reform Michigan’s government. ‘I think a lot of people have been sitting on the sideline anxious to see exactly what the petition language was going to be,? said Henry Woloson of Independence Township. ‘We’ve gotten a lot of interest, and now it’s up to the […]

Laughter and fun for Lighthouse

With lots of food, drink, and laughter, Clarkston-area residents raised about $45,000 for Lighthouse North. Dr. Shivajee and Terri Nallamouthu of Independence Township opened their home for the annual Open Your Heart fundraiser Feb. 14. Detroit Pistons basketball star Lindsey Hunter also made a special appearance in support of the event.

Dancing with daddy

Clarkston Community Education hosted the Daddy Daughter Valentines dance Saturday, Feb. 16. A group of girls from Clarkston High School’s National Honors Society volunteered to help out. The fathers, along with their ‘little ladies,? were able to get a professional picture taken by Unique image photography.

Pay raises for public servants

Despite Michigan’s economic hardships, record local foreclosures, and tighter home budgets, Independence Township Board trustees voted themselves three percent raises. A 5-2 vote Feb. 5 upped trustee salaries from $392.85 a month to $405 for two regular meetings, and $106 for special meetings, up from $102.52. Raises for the township board are effective Feb. 5. […]

$2,000 bonus for extra work

Dave Belcher deserves $2,000 extra for work on the new Senior Center, township officials decided. The Township Board voted 4-3 to grant a $2,000 stipend to Belcher, building director, for his work as general contractor for the senior center. The center, which was completed in 12 weeks, came in about $15,000 less than the $250,000 […]

Show and tell

The Clarkston Community Historical Society is inviting collectors of just about anything to join them Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Heritage Museum, Independence Library. They can bring a sample of what they collect and share a little bit about it, as well as look at the latest exhibit ‘Pieces of the Past: A Collector’s Story.? […]

Laughter and fun for Lighthouse

With lots of food, drink, and laughter, Clarkston-area residents raised about $45,000 for Lighthouse North. Dr. Shivajee and Terri Nallamouthu of Independence Township opened their home for the annual Open Your Heart fundraiser Feb. 14. Detroit Pistons basketball star Lindsey Hunter also made a special appearance in support of the event.