The township stands to gain about $5,000 per month or more if Jordan Development finds oil or gas beneath Bay Court Park. On July 17, the board asked Superintendent Bart Clark to continue investigating the lease of minerals in Bay Court. Chris Bickley, Land Manager for Jordan Development, said there was a 50/50 chance of […]
Downtown Clarkston may look a little brighter now that City Council has agreed to wave the $750 application fee and pay up to $2,000 to amend their zoning ordinance. The current ordinance doesn’t allow internally illuminated signs. ‘The retailers are very important to the city,? said Mayor Joe Luginski, July 23. Downtown retailers in attendance […]
Most of the time, churchgoers are not supposed to judge others, but on August 7, registered voters who arrive at North Oaks Community Church are expected to do so. North Oaks on Ortonville Road is home to Precincts 3 and 4 on Election Day. ‘Part of our mission is to serve the community,? said North […]
Several Todd Waring supporters received shocking letters about their favored supervisor candidate in the mail over the weekend. While the envelopes postmarked July 27 had Waring’s return address in the corner, the supervisor candidate says he didn’t send any such correspondence to his supporters. In fact, Waring has contacted the Oakland County Sheriff’s department, hired […]
When it is all tallied, Independence Township supervisor-hopefuls will likely spend over $50,000 on their campaigns. Every candidate revealed his or her contributors to Oakland County on July 27 in their Pre-Election statements. Pat Kittle has raised the most campaign funds so far reporting a total of $13,875. Neil Wallace’s contributions reached $11,635 while Terry […]
The rain couldn’t keep car enthusiasts away from SCAMP’s Concours in the Park fund raiser on July 27. ‘This is the most fun you can have without a swimsuit on,? said George Farley, who brought the 1926 Ford T Roadster he finished building just this year. Laura Respecki of Waterford Hills Road Racing was enthusiastic […]
An air of mystery surrounds the first Ghost Walk event organized by the Clarkston Community Historical Society and Heritage Museum. Toni Smith, museum director, is keeping most of the eight stops on the walking tour a secret, but gave The Clarkston News a few details. On Aug. 11 from 9-11 p.m., costumed storytellers will share […]
Wallace Parker believes the township owes him an apology, and he’s decided to sue both Independence Township and Trustee Neil Wallace to get it. Parker filed a complaint on Aug. 2 in which he accuses the township and Wallace of ‘Defamation and Disparagement of reputation.? He also includes a ‘Complaint for Declaration of Innocence? in […]
Some Independence Township residents have made a habit of dodging traffic because of a non-functional crosswalk on Sashabaw and Bow Pointe roads. ‘Somebody’s going to get hit,? said Lori Powell, who has dodged traffic trying to get across the road. The traffic light on Sashabaw flashes yellow, allowing traffic to continue at the posted 50 […]
Since graduating from Clarkston High and Cranbrook Academy of Art, artist Laura Ginn’s photography and video work has been displayed in Detroit and Atlanta, but her exhibition in New York City is one of a kind. It opened on July 25 with an elegant dinner at the Allegra LaViola Gallery, and ‘the main ingredient was […]