Brandon Twp.- Mass confusion and terrifying. That’s how township Army veteran Don Kengerski describes the chaos of a battlefield in early 1952 near the cities of Chorwon, Kumwha and Pyongyang, designated as the Iron Triangle near the border of North and South Korea. ‘You never get to know anyone very well,? said Kengerski, a Minnesota […]
Let’s keep the Clarkston Police, and let’s keep them on duty 24-hours a day. But let’s make significant changes to departmental operation and supervision policies’or lack thereof. The Clarkston Police Services Committee delivered those recommendations in a long-anticipated, emotionally-charged city council meeting Monday. In an oral and written report, the committee presented a five-point list […]
Cheryl McGinnis struggled with the decision to spend $400 on campaign signs during her bid for school board In the end, she decided to go for it. ‘My heart kept saying ‘there’s a price to pay for this, Cheryl,?? McGinnis said, noting people often rely on campaign signs to remember a school election. ‘I felt […]
Clarkston Elementary student Austin Smith takes part in ‘Drums Alive? during the school’s Festival Day. Students had the opportunity to learn about exercise, dental hygiene, nutrition, and many other health and fitness topics. Photo by Laura Colvin
Harry Gooch and Axel Girschner served on different sides during World War II, Gooch with the U.S. Marines and Girschner with the German Wehrmacht. Now, both describe themselves the same way. ‘I was one of the lucky ones,? said Girschner, who was captured and held by the Soviet Red Army in Poland. ‘Out of 250 […]
Improvement plans for the Sashabaw Road corridor are back on track, although cut by more than half. In a second special meeting May 10 to decide the fate of the Sashabaw Corridor Improvement Authority plan, an abbreviated Township Board voted 3-1 in favor of the amended project and financing plan. The comprehensive plan proposed in […]
Independence Township Library’s computer lab is receiving an upgrade. The Township Board approved the purchase of 16 new Dell computers at $1,133.25 each on May 1. With a backup power unit costing $989.10, total cost is $19,121.10. The machines will allow use of the latest Windows operating systems, programs, and thumb drives. They are smaller, […]
Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce will recognize Community Awards winners 8-9:30 a.m., May 24, at Deer Lake Athletic Club Banquet Center, 6167 White Lake Road. Admission is $15 per person or $250 to sponsor a table.
Clarkston Concerts in the Park 2007 summer season is set to begin June 22. Kicking off its 28th season will be Legend The Band, ?50s and ?60s hits. Schedule performances also include: Rick and Dayna Kieder, six-piece band, June 29; Beth Stalker, jazz,blues, standards and country, July 6; Last Man Standing, rock & roll, July […]
Michigan Animal Rescue League hosts its 14th Annual ‘Tail-Wagger Two-Step? Walk For The Animals & Adoption Event 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunday, May 20, Independence Oaks Park, Twin Chimneys Picnic Site, 9501 Sashabaw Road. New this year is ‘Pet Pavilion Adoption Event,? with dozens of dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens. Participation is not required to attend […]