About 35 golfers teed up to help raise funds for Clarkston Area Youth Assistance (CAYA) during their 19th Annual Golf Outing on June 15 at the Fountains Golf and Banquet Center. The event was dedicated to CAYA supporter John Bowman of John Bowman Chevrolet, Inc. who passed away on May 9. The CAYA organization develops […]
Despite being stalled by the state, Independence Township is ready for a McLaren hospital, especially now that it is downsized. On June 14, the Planning Commission unanimously approved a revised site plan for the medical facility, which would be built off Sashabaw and Bow Pointe roads. ‘I think the new plan is great,? said Planning […]
If you ask Treasurer Curt Carson why he should be reelected, he’ll tell you he’s the most experienced for the job. He refers to his service as treasurer since 2008, and points out, ‘I’ve had over 12 years of running my own businesses? and ?22 years of experience with the Government Affairs Committee at the […]
When it comes to being the Independence Township treasurer, Paul Brown is ‘all in.” “If I don’t win, I’m going to be looking for a new job,? he said. Brown was the Chief Financial Officer and server administrator in thr Internet Technology department at Lynn Medical, but recently resigned to concentrate on his campaign. Brown […]
While men will outnumber women 20:4 on the primary ballot, the four women running in the Independence Township election won’t be deterred. In fact, they embrace and celebrate the contrast. Independence’s female candidates include Barb Pallotta, who hopes to retain her seat as clerk; Nanci Anderson-Bereznicki who is running for treasurer; and Joette Kunse and […]
Independence Township residents will face tougher penalties if they break the board’s revised Open Burn Ordinance, which was passed, 4-1, June 19. Currently, locals who break the burn ordinance won’t pay a fee for their first offense. As of Jan. 1, 2013 a first offense will cost $150, the second will be $300, the third […]
From honey and maple syrup to freshly cut flowers and mushrooms, birdhouses and metal sculptures, teas and all-natural mosquito repellant, there was something for everyone on the sunny opening day of the Clarkston Farmer’s Market on June 23. About 20 vendors lined the parking lot of Renaissance High School where patrons shopped to the beat […]
You may have heard of barn raisings, but the barn behind the Bird Feeder on Ortonville road did more than raise up on June 5th. Richard Davis of Davis Building Repair lifted, turned, and moved the approximately six-ton, 20-by-30-foot barn using a 350 Loader Dozer and other equipment. Davis is a fourth generation builder and […]
When seeking a cure for a migraine, have you consulted a world record breaking martial artist? If not, you might try Sanders Alternative Therapy Clinic, just downstairs from Joe Sanders? dojo. Sanders is a certified Olympic referee for Tae Kwon Do, a Grand Master of Yeon MuKwan Hapkido, and a third degree black belt in […]
Whether it’s scuba diving, museum hopping, or mountain climbing, the new owner of Clarkston Travel, Tammy Darr, says she can find a vacation to suit your interests. Darr prides herself in offering ‘personalized vacations? while servicing customers interested in travel packages, all-inclusives, cruises, and airline tickets. From Darr’s perspective, going to an agency can save […]