Clarkston Community Historical Society recently were given some late 1940’s photos provided by Patrick Jewell, former Clarkston resident. ‘I have fond memories of Clarkston,? Jewell said. Some of his memories include ? Friend Jim Huttenlocher ? Teacher and coach Leigh Bonner ? Freshman football ? One room schoolhouse ? Sking at Pine Knob ? Cheesmans […]
As a way to save taxpayers an estimated $2.24 billion-$2.6 billion, Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop (R-Rochester) uncovered a series of 10 reforms in January to restructure and downsize government throughout the state. One was for elected officials and public workers at all levels to receive a 5 percent pay cut while contributing up to […]
For Patrick Jewell, Clarkston has always been a fond memory. He recently submitted about a dozen photos, taken in the late 1940’s to the Clarkston Community Historical Society. He can’t remember if the photos were taken by him or his father. ‘I think we’re going to have to share the burden,? he said. ‘I was […]
Texted by her daughter about a bomb threat at Clarkston High School, a concerned parent was surprised when the school was not evacuated. ‘Nancy Mahoney, one of the assistant principals gave me this whole song and dance about they didn’t think it was a credible threat. There had been a conversation on facebook and they […]
Let the people vote. That was the consensus of residents packing Fire Station #1, Monday, to share their opinion of a proposal to disband Clarkston Police Department. ‘Crime is real and it’s escalated and I think we have to decide where we put our money as citizens,? said lifetime resident Terry Summerlee, whose Springfield Township […]
I’ve heard it said ‘love is a journey,? but how about a journey to find love. After having a few girlfriends back in college and going on dates with a woman since then, but not finding what my heart was looking for, I decided to check out internet dating. However, I did not go with […]
Independence Township’s ordinance officer is back, reinstated by the Township Board. The position had been cut for budget reasons. The voted 4-3 to reverse the decision. Wage and benefits for the officer is $66,500. ‘We cannot operate without an ordinance officer,? said Supervisor Dave Wagner at the March 16 board meeting. ‘It’s virtually impossible unless […]
Church of the Resurrection, 6490 Clarkston Road, marks its 50th Anniversary on Palm Sunday. ‘I’ve been a member for approximately 40 years,? said Judy Roeser. ‘We’ve had our ups and downs, but I’m so grateful to the good Lord we’re still in existence and happy to celebrate our 50th anniversary.? The first service was held […]
After last weeks public hearing, city officials have decided to let people decide if they want to pay an extra millage to keep the city’s police. ‘The whole purpose of the public hearing was to get the input of the public. We have no intention of doing something of this magnitude in a vacuum,? said […]
Deer Lake Beach is set to open this season in full capacity. ‘What we’ve done is extended the hours between 10-8 instead of 11-7,? said Independence Township Parks and Rec. Director Mike Turk. ‘What we’ll do is keep a close eye on beach usage during the day and if it’s down then we can close […]