Starting May 1 it will be ‘lights out? at many local businesses, due to the statewide smoking ban. Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed the ban into law Dec. 18, 2009, which makes it illegal to light up in restaurants, bars, theaters or any other public place’with the exception of cigar bars, tobacco specialty stores and casino […]
‘One man’s junk is another man’s treasurer.? Clarkston Retailers Group is encouraging all garage sale folk to participate in the Hertiage Route Garage Sale on the First Saturday in May. ‘The idea is to get people to come to town and participate in shopping or selling, said Peg Roth, Clarkston retailer group member. The M-15 […]
Despite recommendations by Finance Director Susan Hendricks, Independence Township Board of Trustees went with a ‘Wal-Mart” marketing approach to the police millage. ‘We had a suggestion at the public hearing that we try and get the rate under 3 mills,? said Trustee Neil Wallace. ‘There is a marketing value to selling this millage under 3, […]
To pay or not to pay ? that was the question. A motion by Trustee David Lohmeier to have Independence Township Supervisor Dave Wagner pay for legal opinion from township attorneys concerning the recall video aired on public access channels failed, 4-2, at the April 20 board meeting. ‘It was my feeling and it remains […]
Recall group Citizens Against Independence Township Waste (CAITW) is hoping to have enough signatures by the end of this week in order to file petitions. ‘We have a 180 day window from the time we got the petition language approved from the time we have to actually submit,? said CAITW member Joel DeLong. ‘When we […]
After being a youth pastor for 15 years as well as working in a residential behavior treatment center Jon Richey decided to pursue a similar line of work. ‘With the experience I’ve had with adolescents and families, I wanted to stay kind of in that area,? he said. After graduating from Cornerstone University with a […]
Sarah Palin’s Saturday visit to Clarkston focused some welcome attention on the area, said residents in attendance. ‘We get ignored for all the southern states,? said Judy Tully of Clarkston, who said she found Palin’s speech at the Defending the American Dream Summit in Mt. Zion Church to be inspirational. ‘No one ever comes this […]
Mothers of the Clarkston area, are you looking for some fun on Mother’s Day? How about a bike ride? Flying Rhinos Cycling Club (FRCC) and non-profit organization Lend a Helping Hand (LAHH) are teaming up for this year’s 26th annual ‘Back 40? Mother’s Day ride challenge. ‘We’re excited,? said Michelle Phaup, founder and executive director […]
Hey Ladies, do you need some fun and relaxation? Check out the Women’s Expo held at Bridgewood Church on May 8. ‘We’d like all the ladies in this Northern Oakland County area to attend,? said Shawna Jasso, event co-coordinator. ‘Women work so hard all the time. They need a day for themselves.? For just a […]
Being the watch dog of the community is not always an easy task, nor is it always a ‘fun? one either, but as a journalist it is my duty. Since my last column ‘Who’s slaughtering who?? (April 14 edition) I’ve recieved many e-mails, calls, and comments from various readers, some who loved it and gave […]