New president leads SCAMP search

Clarkston dentist Jeff Roeser, new SCAMP board president, is optimistic about his first big job leading the search for a new executive director when Donna Clancy retires in August. North Oakland SCAMP Funding Corporation, the name of the board overseeing SCAMP, has created a list of qualifications for the new executive director. With an annual […]

Winter’s not all bad for nature

A near record winter on tap for the Detroit area will benefit some species of wildlife, increase water levels and knock down the number of some pesky insects. According to the National Weather Service in White Lake, Detroit has seen its second snowiest winter and the Flint its fourth. Less than 10 inches must fall […]

Questions remain in FOIA case

Cory Johnston is fighting back after City Manager Carol Eberhardt alleged he was stalking her and said she feared for her safety. Johnston hired an attorney after Eberhardt made comments he felt hurts his professional career and reputation. Johnston’s attorney Fred Butters said he submitted a Freedom of Information Act request around Feb. 21 and […]

Water rates to increase 12 percent

Independence Township Board of Trustees voted to increase water rates by about 12 percent on March 4. The increase will come in two rounds-one effective March 16, 2014 and the other effective March 2015. Residents must be feeling the pinch after the board just raised sewer rates by 17 percent in February. Township Treasurer Paul […]

Abandoned homes raise concerns

A small home in Independence Township is stirring unease with nearby residents, even though the home is no longer standing. Residents on Mann Road have raised concerns about the property, situated on the north side near Sunburst Avenue, one of several abandoned homes in the same stretch. Neighbors have stated that the property is dangerous, […]

Ed. board rejects proposal

The debate surrounding Proposal 5 hit close to home as even members of the Clarkston School Board fell into disagreement over whether or not they should even be discussing the matter. Originally, the board was slated to briefly discuss the proposal and vote on a resolution to support it, but after disagreements between several board […]

Delayed repair could be costly

Delaying a repair could wind up costing the Clarkston more taxpayer funds. In December 2013, City Manager Carol Eberhardt and DPW Forman Jason Miller told city council a manhole needed to be installed in the Mills Race, a creek that runs behind the Clarkston Mills Malls. Eberhardt said, Monday, the reason the work was a […]

Delayed repair could be costly

Delaying a repair could wind up costing the Clarkston more taxpayer funds. In December 2013, City Manager Carol Eberhardt and DPW Forman Jason Miller told city council a manhole needed to be installed in the Mills Race, a creek that runs behind the Clarkston Mills Malls. Eberhardt said, Monday, the reason the work was a […]

City debates public notices

Clarkston officials are considering publishing public notices in an out-of-town newspaper. City Manager Carol Eberhardt told city council, March 10, The Oakland Press was interested in publishing legal notices for the city. ‘I will tell you they want our business and are preparing a contract for us,? she said. Eberhardt said The Oakland Press has […]

Decision needed soon on bridge fix

The wooden bridge spanning a stream through Depot Park has been a source of conflict between City Manager Carol Eberhardt and watchdog resident Cory Johnston. Johnston, who is a structural engineer, claimed the bridge was more rebuilt than repaired and should meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Johnston, who submitted a Freedom of Information Act […]