There’s something exciting coming to the Clarkston area. Something strange, wondrous, yet comical. Something rarely seen? ‘Bat Boy: The Musical? by the Clarkston Village Players is coming to the Depot Theater starting April 29. ‘Bat Boy: The Musical? is a musical comedy/horror show based on a story in ‘The Weekly World News? about a half […]
Beaumont Hospitals is currently completing the acquisition of a final parcel to complete a 48-acre plot in Independence Township. According to Ilene Wolff, spokeswoman with Beaumont, as of last week, the hospital was still waiting to close on the property. ‘We want to build a medical facility in that area,? confirmed Wolff. ‘We did a […]
As part of the $22 million water system upgrade project in Independence Township, the first of several large water storage tanks was installed by workers on April 14 in the Deerwood Road area. ‘Everything is going well pretty much,? said Linda Richardson, director of Independence Township Department of Public Works. ‘You have your normal problems […]
Saying ‘thank you? was the theme of the evening for the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce and Clarkston Community Schools first ‘Volunteer Appreciation Night? on April 13. The evening honored all those who generously give of their time and energy to the community through charities, service organizations and the schools. The highlight of the evening […]
I recently felt the urge to do something I really enjoy ? have fun with words. So please have patience (the will or ability to wait or endure without complaint) with me as I explore the following topic: A pejorative look at lobbyists who do not comprehend newspaper form in relation to representative democracy. (Note: […]
Reactions were mixed at the April 5 Independence Township Board meeting as trustees and residents alike listened to the first formal proposal for a new development on the Pine Knob Golf Course. Robert Mollicone, head of sales and marketing for Mario D’Agostini’s Pine Knob Enclaves, made a presentation requesting the board to consider two points: […]
Any decisions related to the scenic easements on the Pine Knob Golf Course remain in limbo as township board members await a formal, written opinion from township attorney Karlstrom Clooney, LLP. At the April 5 regular board meeting, trustee Dan Travis requested that his motion from the March 15 meeting be amended in the township […]
The Independence Township Board is taking yet another step to try to save the McCord farmhouse. At the April 5 regular board meeting, trustees voted unanimously to amend the planned unit development agreement between Stonewall Farms LLC and the township. Currently, the agreement states the McCord property, including the old farmhouse, barn and other outbuildings […]
Thanks to a rapid growth spurt, Clarkston is now the proud home of Delta Staffing Precision Hiring Systems. Delta Staffing is a full-service staffing and recruiting provider offering full-time employee placement services, as well as contract staffing for businesses in need of short-term help. The company works with medium- to large-sized companies in fields such […]
ORCO Development, WalMart, rezonings, COG, Independence Township resolutions, lawsuits, taxes? whoa? wait a minute. Did I say that. Taxes? Yep, that’s right. In the development ‘mess-that-would-be-WalMart,? the words ‘millage? and ‘taxes? have sprung to life. Oh my, the bureaucrats are giggling with glee. Recently, COG announced the formation of a committee to research whether a […]