The Browne family home in Independence Township is gone, burned in a fire, but the family is fine. Their neighbors have made sure of that. ‘It’s unbelievable ? the community just opened their arms to us from the moment the fire happened,? said Molly Browne, who lives in Independence Township with her husband Jim Browne […]
About $3 million in replacements, renovations, and upgrades are in the works for Clarkston schools next summer. The district-wide project list includes : ? Roof audit, to find out what needs to be replaced and repaired, $50,000; ? Roof replacements, $500,000; ? Mechanical system audit, $75,000; ? Mechanical systems, such as variable power air circulators […]
For Clarkston Kids First members Aimee Baker, Mary Herzenstiel, Kelli Horst and Anna Muzzy, the $20 million bond proposal is all about information. “We’re also meeting a lot of people face to face in the community to answer questions about technology ? what it means, what the money will be used for,” Horst said. “We’ve […]
During the Civil War, brother fought brother as North and South struggled for survival. That’s true for Vesta DeRiso’s ancestors. Her great grandfather on her mother’s side, Isaac Elliot, ended up fighting for both sides. “He almost died,? said DeRiso, Independence Township resident. “He ended up in Michigan with a couple of his brothers.” She […]
Cub Scout Pack 126 hit the stage Thursday for their Skit Competition. ‘The main thing is fun for the kids,? said Steve Cartier, committee chair for the contest. ‘It builds their creativity, performing in front of people ? it’ll help their people skills down the line.? Guest judges were Dana Pennanen, principal of Clarkston Elementary, […]
Erica Cale of Independence Township may not be having a ball during her visit home, but she’s planning one. Cale, 20, spends most of her time in Honduras running Helping Hearts Helping Hands, a mission she founded to help girls in need. “This is where I want to be, this is where God wants me […]
With three weeks left in the $20 million school bond campaign, bond opponents called out supporters for putting up signs before their time. “These signs were placed before they were legally allowed,” said Henry Woloson, member of the group, referring to “Vote Yes” signs placed on private property on Dixie Highway over the weekend. According […]
Independence Township Parks and Recreation hosted a Veterans Day luncheon Nov. 7 for local vets. “It’s a day set aside to remember and honor veterans,” said Barney Schoenfeld, commander, American Legion Post 66. “Let us ever be mindful of the cost and sacrifice of our young men and women.” Veterans gathered at Clintonwood Park’s Carriage […]
Voters will head to the polls this August to decide a Springfield Township police millage request, but the amount is still up in the air. “We will not be able to maintain current level of service with the funds generated by the current millage,” said Supervisor Collin Walls, who favored setting it at 0.8-0.9 mill. […]
For $1 donation, Rio Wrap customers on Sashabaw Road put their name on a paper pumpkin and pasted it to the wall. With $713 in donations, pumpkins covered the walls from the front all the way to the back of the shop. ‘This means so much to see how many people supported St. Jude’s,? said […]