At age 82, Clarkston resident Louis Folcik is still chasing the tennis ball down at Deer Lake Athletic Club. The former teacher is just one of many seniors staying active by playing tennis at the club. ‘I always tell people that when I stop playing tennis, that is when you have to worry about me,? […]
Idle thoughts from your friendly, local editor: ? This one has bugged me for awhile. Every government entity I have come in contact with seems to view grants the same way: as free money. Grants are great as they pay for everything from senior services to police equipment. However can we get on the same […]
In their first interview since their son, Dylan Klebold, participated in the Columbine High School massacre Susan and Tom Klebold refused to accept blame or hold Dylan accountable. Instead the parents blamed a ‘toxic culture? of the school where athletes were worshipped and bullying was tolerated when interviewed by a columnist from the New York […]
Campaign season is officially underway in Independence Township as the filing date for office has passed. Republican Dale Stuart is seeking his fourth term as Township Supervisor. Before serving as supervisor, Stuart served as a trustee for eight years and was also a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Stuart is being opposed by […]
Area residents packed the Clarkston Middle School auditorium May 11 to debate the proposed closing of Campfire Circle which connects Lake Waldon Village and Spring Lake subdivisions. Residents of Lake Waldon Village have petitioned the township to close the street which they say is used as a cut through. Residents said traffic, vandalism and speeding […]
Organizers are gearing up for the Happy Birthday Springfield Parade set for Saturday, May 22. ‘We are so excited about the parade,? organizer Diane Wozniak said. ‘The only thing left to worry about is the weather.? The festivities will begin early with live entertainment slated to start at 9 a.m. The parade will begin at […]
The Independence Township Board is looking to Clarkston Community Schools for help in making a new senior center a reality. The board hopes to build a new senior center on land near the Independence Township Library, but that land is owned by the school district. The board will attempt to obtain an extension of their […]
Concerned about moving too quickly on a complicated manner, the Independence Township Board of Trustees tabled revisions to their sound ordinance after discussion at their May 4 meeting. The board is reacting to complaints of noisy dirt bikes and off-road vehicles in the Deer Valley and Cranberry Lake subdivisions. ‘I don’t think it is the […]
It is amazing what can get accomplished in an election year. After years of debate and study, a new Senior Center looks like it is on the fast track to getting done. The Independence board approved the concept of having the new center built on land near the library and even hired local company Design […]
What started out being described as a win-win situation turned into a lose-lose situation for the Independence Township Board. At the end of their Nov. 18 meeting the township did not have a community garden and instead had a $10,000 bill. By tying up some loose ends at the meeting, the board officially closed the […]