With the Clarkston area holding a strong republican standing, many voters decided the races in this year’s election during the August primaries. However, one contested race did turn out some surprising numbers. In the City of the Village of Clarkston, the race for the three open city council seats resulted in one incumbent being unseated […]
Clarkston youths of all ages made their voices count during the Nov. 2, 2004 elections through Kids Voting USA. Kids Voting USA gives students an opportunity to vote and voice their opinions on current political issues. This year’s ballot contained choices for U.S. President, Oakland County Sheriff, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, 8th District Representative […]
Those looking for a way to unwind from election year stress may find a solution closer than imaginable. The Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce 2004 Business and Community Expo is Thursday, Nov. 4 from 5-8 p.m. at Clarkston High School. This year’s theme is ‘Local Clarkston Businesses are Always Red White and True Blue.? The […]
Almost five years after the inception of the Oakland County Teen Court Program and Clarkston High School students still receive one of the most dramatic, real-life courtroom experiences of their lives. Teen Court, administered through the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office, is a voluntary diversion program for first-time, non-violent juvenile offenders. The purpose is to reduce […]
Every year Clarkston High School teachers and counselors face the daunting task of selecting one student for the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens Program and Scholarship Contest. This year’s remarkable senior is Anna Kerr. Kerr, daughter of Maureen Tippen and Andrew Kerr, was chosen from among 15 nominated seniors. She moved to Clarkston […]
Ever wonder what to do with those old cell phones lying around your house year after year? Wish there was somewhere you could take all your old PDAs and forget about them? Well, now there is. Clarkston Reality is holding a collection drive for old cell phones, pagers and PDAs. Owner Michelle Phaup is asking […]
Government officials throughout the Clarkston, Independence Twp. and Springfield Twp. are comfortable with their current political sign ordinances – despite recent rulings by federal courts in Michigan regarding several cases from the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. The federal courts recently ruled in favor of first amendment rights on cases ranging from the length […]
With so many issues facing people today, Clarkston area residents often find the task of informing themselves on upcoming election issues, to say the least, arduous. However, having options, learning the facts and making choices is what makes the democratic process work well. Keeping this thought in mind, we would like to commend those men […]
The Independence Township Board voted unanimously at their Oct. 19 meeting to approve a $5.7 million budget for 2005. The budget included few surprises or hefty monetary needs. ‘It really became clear that there aren’t a lot of large items this year,? said Finance Director Susan Hendricks during the meeting. ‘It’s kind of an unremarkable […]
Independence Township residents voiced strong concerns during the first reading of a proposed parcel rezoning at the Oct. 19 regular meeting of the Independence Township Board. The North Pointe PUD rezoning involves a parcel of land owned by Greg Mansour and located on Dixie Highway just south of I-75. Mr. Mansour wants to create a […]