City debates Conflict of Interest Ordinance revision

A revision of the City’s Conflict of Interest Ordinance saw its first reading on September 10, but it wasn’t popular with everyone attending the meeting. The City’s current ordinance doesn’t allow council members to discuss topics or vote if they have a conflict of interest. If the ordinance is changed, a person with a conflict […]

Fruit losses hit close to home

With fall around the corner, residents are looking forward to enjoying a cup of cider from their favorite local orchard, but the apples may not have the usual homegrown flavor. That’s because the early March warmth and the late April frost caused crop losses for many Michigan fruit farmers. As Raymond Porter, owner of Porter’s […]

Changes could water down local burning

Township Trustee David Lohmeier says he isn’t trying to reignite a revision of the burn ordinance. Instead, he hopes to implement a new ‘policy direction,? restricting who can get burn permits. If Lohmeier’s burn permit policy revision passes, residents can inform the fire department of a medical condition aggravated by smoke, and anyone living within […]

Independence TV gears up for equipment sale

It’s out with the old and in with the new for Independence TV, Clarkston’s public access studio. For approximately $200,000 in PEG (Public, Education, and Government) fees, Program Manager Joe Barnhart was able to remodel the studio and purchase new equipment. Barnhart hopes the upgrades will encourage locals to use the public access studio and […]

Trustee Petterson missing in action at meetings

Rae Luallen of Independence Township isn’t happy Trustee Mark Petterson hasn’t been regularly attending board meetings. ‘I find it very frustrating that someone can hold a position and still get paid and not attend,? Luallen said. The last board meeting Petterson attended was on Sept. 4 after missing meetings since April 3. Since taking office […]

4H offers more than just fair exhibits

‘Four-H is not cows and chickens anymore,? said Program Coordinator Sue Stapleton. Instead, 4H offers youngsters from 5-19 years of age a chance to get involved in 50 clubs ranging from robotics to basket weaving. According to Stapleton, now is a great time for kids to get involved. From candle making to dog training to […]

Detroit Symphony fills Clarkson High with music magic

Clarkston High School got an earful on Sept. 20 when the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) came to town. The DTE Energy Foundation sponsored the free program as part of their Community Concert Series. Clarkston High School was chosen from almost 100 venues nominated. ‘We ended up as one of only five selected and the only […]

Locals savor Taste of Clarkston

From venison chili to chicken tortilla soup, there were a variety of treats to warm eager eaters who came to the Taste of Clarkston. Despite the cool air and occasional sprinkles, downtown Clarkston was filled with vendors serving up slabs of barbecue ribs, loaded baked potatoes, fruit smoothies, and tiramisu desserts on Sunday afternoon. On […]

Hospital dropped from senate bill

Senator Mike Kowall’s bill to amend Michigan’s Certificate of Need (CON) law will reach the senate floor but not with its original language allowing a McLaren hospital in Clarkston. After Kowall’s Bill 1269 left the Economic Development Committee, it retained provisions that would add two citizens, one of which who would act as chair, to […]

Sashabaw funding hits roadblock

Independence Township will have to find another way to fund the Sashabaw widening project since the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) only granted about $160,000 of their tri-party funds to the project. The township sought $1.551 million of the $2.9 million in tri-party funds the RCOC offered. The estimated cost for the road-widening plan […]

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