Plans are in the works for a new safety path along a power line corridor from Sashabaw Road to Pine Knob Road and Maybee Road, ending at Sashabaw Middle School. ‘It’s a fairly simple project,? said DPW Director Linda Richardson. Township Supervisor Pat Kittle has been working with ITC Transmission representatives on the project. ‘An […]
When I listened to Napoleon Hill’s theories, I was captivated. Hill was born in 1883, and is considered one of the great writers on modern thought, personal achievement and success. Napoleon Hill was a young reporter sent to interview billionaire businessman Andrew Carnegie, a man who led the expansion of the steel industry in the […]
A plan between Independence Township and the county to fix local potholes could cost $250,000. Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle said he spoke with the Road Commission for Oakland County about fixing roads in the township. ‘RCOC would provide labor and equipment and Independence Township would provide material,? Kittle explained. ‘I get phone calls and […]
For 30 years, community and business leaders who make a difference are acknowledged with an annual breakfast. Friends and community members nominate those that give to their community. ‘Our purpose is to honor people and organizations that have made special contributions to the health and well-being of our community,? said Clarkston Community Church Pastor Greg […]
After 40 years of service, Independence Township Fire Chief Steve Ronk is leaving the community to serve as fire chief in northern Michigan. Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle said Ronk requested no big hurrah be made over his departure. Kittle said Ronk’s choice to replace him as interim chief is Deputy Fire Chief Mitch Petterson. […]
Spring will eventually bring warm weather to Clarkston, but it will also bring a major construction project to Sashabaw Road. Independence Township Board voted, Feb. 17, to approve the $4 million reconstruction and widening project at Sashabaw and Waldon, and the I-75 interchange. Work, to begin in May, will include turn lanes to the area […]
As Kevin and Jennifer Miller, and Blake Romig were ice fishing on Mill Pond, a nearby homeowner told them they were not welcome. The Clarkston trio ignored the complaint, but still wondered if the homeowner could really kick them off the pond. Who owns the Mill Pond? Bob Roth, Clarkston resident and business owner, owns […]
Clarkston Planning Commission will consider rezoning 59 S. Main Street from multi-residential to commercial, March 2. Dave Carter owns the at 59 S. Main Street property with two other investors at CBC Investments in Waterford. Dubbed the ‘Sutherland Building” and located at the south end of downtown, the building was constructed in 1903. Carter said […]
When crushed inside and you punish this world with negative emotion, who gets hurt? Wonderfully wise Napoleon Hill said any hurt you cause this world comes back to you times ten. When inner strength feels foreign… how do we relinquish that pain? When lost or broken…how do you begin again? As I write I hear […]
Trees cleared from a corner lot in downtown Clarkston left many wondering what is happening on the property. ‘It’s very sad to see this natural area with a lot of trees just disappear,? said resident David Yackell in an email to Clarkston Mayor Joe Luginski regarding ‘the decimation of the land? at the corner. Judy […]