Residents give input on city services

About 30 residents attended a town hall meeting, May 11, to talk about how to reduce Clarkston’s budget. Residents at the meeting, hosted by Michigan Municipal League at Independence Township Fire Station on Citation Road, discussed library services, police service, cost of government, Depot Park, and whether to remain a city or not. ‘I was […]

Clarkston Village Players explore ‘Incorrubtible’ play

So what happens when four 12th century monks in financial difficulty bring in a one-eyed minstrel to help them out? Find out with Clarkton Village Players? rendition of ‘Incorruptible.? “Doing something from the past always gives you insight into different aspects of how people lived,? said Mel Case, who plays Brother Olf. ‘You don’t get […]

Family walks to help friend with failing kidney

When Holly and Alan Baugh of Waterford heard their friend Mike McKay was in need of Kidney Transplant, they decided to step in and raise awareness . Holly and Alan along with their two children Katie and Aiden walked at the Detroit Zoo, put on by the National Kidney Foundation this past Sunday, May 15. […]

Township threatens court action to recover bonus

After two years, Independence Township is going after Building Director Dave Belcher for $3,000. Township Board of Trustees voted 4-2, May 3, to direct the township attorney to pursue civil action to recover the bonus payments given to Belcher for work done on township hall. Treasurer Curt Carson and Trustee Mark Petterson voted against the […]

Clarkston company helps family

Clarkston area resident Jesse Moyet, owner and founder of Detroit, Orion Love, and most recent Clarkston Love apparel is spreading the ‘love? to help Lake Orion family Joe and Kristi (Clark) Schons, who recently lost their child. Moyet, a Lake Orion native who graduated with Kristi, said a fundraiser will be held May 14 at […]

Family walks to help friend with failing kidney

When Holly and Alan Baugh of Waterford heard their friend Mike McKay was in need of kidney transplant, they decided to step in and raise awareness. Holly, who was born and raised in Clarkston, Alan, and their two children Katie and Aiden are doing a walk at the Detroit Zoo, put on by the National […]

Residents give input on city services

About 30 residents attended a town hall meeting, May 11, to talk about how to reduce Clarkston’s budget. Residents at the meeting, hosted by Michigan Municipal League at Independence Township Fire Station on Citation Road, discussed library services, police service, cost of government, Depot Park, and whether to remain a city or not. ‘I was […]

City OKs $10,000 for new clerk hire

When it came to negotiating a salary for a new city clerk, City Manager Dennis Ritter wouldn’t budge. ‘I am totally opposed to anything other than what is before us tonight, it’s just that simple. We can’t function properly and completely, and proficiently as we need to,? Ritter said at the April 25 council meeting. […]

Township audit shows no deficit

After review, the state found Independence Township fell $27,543 short last year, as opposed to $2.7 million it found last July. That amount has already been paid, said township Treasurer Curt Carson. ‘I’m glad with the result, that’s what we were looking for,? Carson said. ‘It seems like it would be hard for anybody to […]

Residences OK’d for 90 N. Main

Unless city officials change their minds, the historic 90 N. Main Street building will include residences. On 6-0 vote, City Council adopted the first reading of the Zoning Ordinance Overlay District Amendment to include the residential component, which had been stricken previously by the planning commission. ‘I think having a mixed use would make a […]