Jose Aliaga, Clarkston-area resident and vice chairman of the Michigan Hispanic Republican Assembly, got the chance of a lifetime when he was invited to the White House to meet President George Bush and celebrate National Hispanic Month, Oct. 9. ‘The Executive Office of the President invited me on behalf of President Bush to the White […]
Even in its 58th year, Clarkston Rotarian Mindy DeLong is still excited about the club’s Goodfellows Newspaper sale. “Our family would not miss it for all the tea in China,? she said. ‘Everybody who does it feels really good about themselves and it makes their holidays. There is a joke in my personal family, ‘you […]
For Dan Travis, local politics and township government were never about money or a job. It was about love and dedication to the community he loves. ‘Dan Travis has served Independence Township for 28 years as a dedicated public servant. His longevity in office speaks to a recognition of his positive impact on our community,? […]
First off I would like to say ‘thank you? to Sharron Catallo, Art Pappas, Jim Wenger, Dan Travis, Collin Walls, and Nancy Stroll. Each one of these people dedicated anywhere between 12 to over 30 years of service and dedication to the community they love. British comic writer Douglas Adams once said, ‘To give real […]
Independence Township Parks and Recreation’s Director Mike Turk and Recreation Supervisor Kelly Hyer awarded Jim Tesnar and Susan Leigh, Nov. 18, for their ‘endless hours of work? in the Clarkston Community Garden. The award read: ‘The strength of your achievement is rooted in the depth of your passion.? Turk said Tesnar and Leigh spent hours […]
The legend of Chief Sashabaw and Oliver Williams is well known in the Clarkston and Waterford area, but the question remains: how much of the legend is actually true and was there truly a Chief Sashabaw? At least that’s what former Michigan resident Ken Bilderback wants to know. ‘A lot of people have the story […]
City Council members Cory Johnston and Kristy Ottman were furious when asked to approve approximately $3,000 worth of repairs to the city’s Department of Public Works main snow removal truck. The council voted 5-2, Nov. 27, to approve the repairs. Charles Inabnit and Ottman voted “no.” ‘I think it’s absolutely appalling that we got this […]
For $10 or a new, unwrapped toy, you can enjoy a night of live music and entertainment, as the Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club hosts its ninth annual ‘Toys for Tots? Benefit, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2-9 p.m. This year’s bands include Phil Treais Group, Mike Sneed, Urban Nomads, Skee Brothers, Wage Slave, Donde, Targus, Mule Train, […]
McLaren Health Care is looking to add a couple pieces of property to its Sashabaw Road project. Independence Township Planning Commission will consider the amended Planned Unit Development site plan along Sashabaw at a public hearing, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., at Independence Township Library. The planning commission will consider two items, the pieces of property […]
The non-profit organization Lend a Helping Hand hosts its second annual bowlathon to help raise money for three local individuals struggling with cancer. The bowlathon will be held Dec. 13 between 1:30-4 p.m. at Avon Hills North Lanes in Rochester Hills, 150 W. Tienken Road. The event is sponsored by the Social Work Club and […]