The Independence Township Friends of the Library are planning a new and used book sale April 10 though April 12. The donated books help support the library. The sale will have hundreds of paperbacks and hardcovers among which are antique books, collectibles, first editions (some signed), videos and even an “Oprah Book Club” area. “We […]
The second time was the charm for the Springfield Township Memorial Garden proposal. The township board, at its March 13 meeting, approved the plan for the garden. “We agreed to a few slight modifications, but we agreed it was a good plan and we should move forward,” Clerk Nancy Strole said. Sally Elminger of Carlisle/Wortman […]
The countdown is on for your friendly, local editor. After 25 years of walking around this great country a free man, I have decided to enter holy matrimony. Many said it would not be done. In fact, many said it could not be done. However on Aug. 16, 2003, the impossible will become a reality […]
Dear Editor, As I read the article about the $900,000 in school cuts, the one thing I didn’t read in the article is what degree of school cuts are happening at the administrative level. As a Clarkston resident, I feel there are still too many people at the administrative level that could be cut. How […]
Dear Editor, I’ve been watching for another performance of the Clarkston High School Drama Club’s production of shows that they have had in the past. It brings to mind the fantastic production of the musical “Anything Goes” which was certainly a smash hit. All the singing, acting and stage props were surely professional grade with […]
The district champions became the regional champions last week, with a chance for even loftier accomplishments in the Class A state quarterfinals. The Wolves earned a spot among the state’s final eight with a 49-42 defeat of Clinton Township Chippewa Valley Friday, March 14 at Macomb Dakota High School. “It was really a seesaw game,” […]
Clarkston’s JV Prep team claimed a first place finish in Little Ceasar’s Tier 1 Divisional playoff’s on Sunday, March 16 at Compuware defeating the Farmington Hills JV team 3-1. After finishing 3rd in their Division during regular season play, the Clarkston Coyotes battled their way throughout the playoffs with wins over Birmingham, Ann Arbor, Grosse […]
Margaret Bartos has moved all around the country in her lifetime, but has found a home at the Independence Township Senior Center. “I really enjoy the job here and I love the area. I was a history major so I love the downtown,” the senior center coordinator said. “I am hoping to move into the […]
Clarkston High School has some international flavor in March as 13 students from Japan are spending a couple weeks in Clarkston. The exchange program, which is part of the New Perspectives organization, has some Clarkston students traveling to Japan after hosting their Japanese friends. The students are from Ichikawa Higashi High School in Chiba, Japan […]
SUMMARY CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 11, 2003 Meeting called to order at 7:08 p.m. by Mayor Catallo. Roll. Present: Catallo, Colombo, Gamble, Werner. Absent: Clifton, Meyland, Savage. Minutes of February 24, 2003, accepted as presented. Agenda accepted as presented with a change in the total bill amount to be approved. Bills in the amount of […]