Every nonprofit project and organization in our community is dependent on the energy, generosity, and commitment of volunteers to be successful. Without such resources, many important things would not get done. Some volunteers go the extra step by serving in leadership positions, which requires an even greater involvement by them. They are especially important and […]
With regard to the letter from the owner of the Parsonage: Maybe downtown Clarkston could use a dose of healthy competition. Since when can only one business sell a specific item exclusively? Rudy’s has gone to great lengths to improve their store. Their inviting and unique storefront is welcoming to those visiting from out of […]
Despite requests from neighbors, there will be no public hearing on whether to grant a wetland fill permit for a new house in Independence Township. The township planning commission voted 4-1 Thursday, Sept. 25 to return the question to the township building department, declining their opportunity to sit as a “wetland board” to hear the […]
A recent study conducted by the National Institute of Terrific Writers Investigating Truth has revealed a serious threat to public health. It is a danger that must be publicized, scrutinized, sanitized and Simonized before more people get hurt. We all know how tedious government documents can be, and only a minority of the population has […]
During the day, they’re bus drivers for the Clarkston Community School district. By night, they’re star athletes for Independence Township Parks and Recreation’s inaugural adult kickball season. It was school bus driver Renee Stiff who saw a flyer about the sport, and began to turn colleagues into teammates. “We all wanted a little exercise and […]
It’s all about community for Dr. James O’Neill. He learned that growing up with the American Indians in Williston, North Dakota, 13 miles from where Sitting Bull surrendered. “One thing I will never forget is where I came from. I think people who forget where they came from have no roots. And that’s unfortunate. That […]
notice of intent to issue bonds township of independence, Michigan NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Independence, Michigan, intends to issue limited tax general obligation bonds in one or more series in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $18,000,000 for the purpose of defraying all or part of the cost […]
It was unclear in the first half who would be the victor, but the football Wolves pulled out a 37-27 victory over Troy on Friday, Sept. 26. It brings Clarkston to 5-0 on the season, but coach Kurt Richardson is still not comfortable with the quality of play. “Troy just took it to us,” Richardson […]
public notice city of the village of clarkston 375 depot road clarkston mi 48346 change of meeting date october 8, 2003 Due to the observance of Columbus Day on Monday, October 13, 2003, the City Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. Arrtemus Pappas City Manager
The Wolves cross-country teams hosted a meet against Troy Athens Tuesday, Sept. 23. The boys team lost, 30-25, but the girls runners scored an 18-38 victory. Top finishers for the girls included Anne Oltman, first, 20:31; Elle Kuhta, second, 20:54; Lyndsay Smith, third, 20:55; Lauren Witt, fourth, 21:05; Marie Timm, eighth, 21:32; and Whitney Boumier, […]