15 YEARS AGO (1988) ? Building in Independence Township was strong in the first half of the year but there were fewer new home permits than during the first six months of 1987. So far in 1988, 264 permits were issued, compared with 275 for the first six months of 1987. Permits were issued for […]
Despite a storm which made its way through the area, locals enjoyed a festive Fourth of July celebration in Independence Township. ‘It was great. They always put on a great parade in Clarkston,? Randy Palmer said. ‘Every year we’ve been down here for the last eight years. Now it’s on to Clintonwood Park.? The festivities […]
Independence Township officials will seek building proposals for an addition to the Department of Public Works complex, but an automatic car wash is not part of the package. The township board on Tuesday, July 1 approved a plan submitted by Dave Belcher, director of facilities and maintenance. In addition to giving the DPW more room […]
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department in Independence Township is seeking any information that could help to find who is responsible for a number of malicious destruction of properties. Det. Scott Patterson said there have been a number of vehicle and home windows shot out with a BB gun. ‘Just the other night we had 10. […]
The Clarkston Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies in Michigan in attempting to crack down on drunk drivers. During the national ‘You Drink & Drive, You Lose,? program, between June 27 and July 13, Clarkston officers will be out in full force for two nights trying to catch drivers under the influence. ‘We have […]
With the West Nile Virus being a concern this summer, Oakland County Parks are set to have an educational program at Wint Nature Center at Independence Oaks County Park. The program, entitled ‘Mosquito Smart,? is set for Saturday, July 12 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. ‘We wanted to be proactive and make sure people have […]
One local couple is frustrated about the consistent vandalism of their Springfield Township property, and are not going to sit back and accept it. They’re speaking out. When Pam and Rob Aughe were looking to relocate to Michigan from Philadelphia because of Rob’s job, they looked at places like Rochester Hills and Lake Orion, but […]
Give us your best shot! We’re looking for the color photograph for our Info 2003 cover. The photo should be local and with one to three people. Have the photo to us by July 15, 2003. Think fun. Think fame. Think money. The winner’s photo will appear on over 22,000 Info books, which will be […]
With the commendable action of a Clarkston police officer, the department is the first in Oakland County to implement state-of-the-art equipment for officers not using patrol cars. Officer Alan Kitzens, with money out of his own pocket, has purchased a handheld Compaq Ipaq Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) that runs with CLEMIS, Courts and Law Enforcement […]
The Clarkston High School Parent Teacher and Student Association (PTSA) are selling remaining Class of 2003 graduation blankets to any recent graduates who would like one and did not attend the all-night party. The tapestry-style blankets were gifts for graduates who went to the all-night party. The PTSA have 40 blankets left and are selling […]