While election day has just passed, David Wagner is already looking ahead to next year. The current Independence Township Trustee has formally announced he will be running for Independence Township Supervisor in 2004. Wagner has been thinking about running for the past year but didn’t decide officially until recently. “A lot of people in the […]
A proposed new house will be the subject of a wetland public hearing before the Independence Township Planning Commission. The commission on Oct. 23 reversed a previous decision and voted to sit as a “wetland board” to hear public comments on a request to fill part of a designated wetland on Princeton Avenue just west […]
Men have historically been expected to be tough, rock solid and unemotional in our society. Despite my age, I classify myself as old school so I attempt to live up to some of those expectations. However, all bets are off when I am sick. That is when my tough guy persona turns into whining. I […]
Recently one of our Independence Township board members announced he is a candidate to replace our current supervisor. It seemed odd to me because it is more than a year until the next election. Although presidential campaigns have become long, drawn out and boring, must our local elections meet this same fate? I hope not. […]
Your recent article on the Independence Parks and Recreation Department caused me to pause and reflect on the pride I felt while watching the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division I and IV Regional Cross Country meet hosted by Clarkston High School Oct. 25 at Clintonwood Park. My pride wasn’t just that of a parent […]
How disappointing to wake up this morning and find a political sign for the three incumbents running for City Council in our yard. Nobody asked permission. Nobody stopped by to see if we would support them. Is this how they also run the city? Dawn Frasa Clarkston
Clarkston State Bank has plans to expand with the hopes of providing better service to their customers. The bank is in the process of purchasing the land on M-15 and Citation Drive where Ace Hardware now stands. The goal is to open a 3,500 square foot full service branch after demolishing the old building. “We […]
The Pontiac-Waterford Big Chief Chorus is coming to Clarkston High School to perform their annual show. The chorus is set to showcase “The Ed Sullivan Show,” on Saturday, November 8 in the Clarkston High School auditorium. The performance will attempt to capture highlights from the long-running television show of the 1950s and 60s. All entertainers […]
While publishing a book was a long process for Ellen Whitehead, the final product was worth it for the Clarkston Community Schools employee. The Davisburg resident spent 10 years doing research, family interviews and writing to produce the book, “Shell Song: Voices Deep Within – Stirrings of a Scattered Soul.” “There is a lot of […]
They served their country during World War II; now they continue to serve the community through the Clarkston Melody Makers. Bob Jackson and Marvin Vest will be among those performing at the Veterans Day event Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the Independence Township Senior Center. Both served from 1943-1946, but each has a different perspective. Jackson, […]