Whether you’re single, just started a relationship, or been married for years, the sweet romantic comedy ‘Almost Maine,? performed by Clarkston Village Players is a play everyone can relate to. ‘Almost Maine? is a play about a series of heartfelt, but humorous vignettes showing various couples who fall in and out of love. Director Karen […]
Library, fire and possibly police services will be shared between the City of the Village of Clarkston and Independence Township. Township Board of Trustees approved the three contracts 6-1 and asked Township Attorney Steve Joppich to look at the contracts and make necessary changes. Clarkston City Council had approved the contracts on April 12. The […]
With the month of May being National Historic Preservation Month, the Clarkston Historic District (CHD) will be 30 years old on May 15. ‘The state of Michigan requires the Historic District to have a commission,? said Charlotte Cooper, Commission chairman. ?(The commission’s) purpose is to safeguard the heritage of the historic district, including its cultural, […]
As an independent, conservative, and a problem solver, Independence Township resident Richard (Rick) Gutowski feels he would make a good candidate for State Representative of the 44th District. ‘I need to present that to people and allow them to decide that’s what they want,? he said. Gutowski said there were a couple of things, which […]
Is $9,000 too much for a city lawnmower used once a week? Clarkston resident Steve Coventry thinks so. ‘We have zero money for police protection but grass cutting has a higher priority, and (DPW Director) Bob Pursley gets whatever he wants,? said Coventry. After two failed attempts to outsource lawn mowing to a private company […]
Voters will get their chance to save Clarkston Police Department in August, but ballot language won’t be so specific. Ballot language, approved 5-0 by Clarkston City Council, would amend the city’s charter, allowing a millage increase from 15 mills to 20 mills, collecting about $220,000 when first levied in 2010. According to City Attorney Tom […]
Have you ever seen a man rip an entire phone book in half, bend a steal bar with his head, run through a concrete or bench press a log over his head while lying on a bed of 10,000 nails? Then check out the Stand Strength Team at Bridgewood church this weekend for the three […]
With a standing ovation, Clarkston resident Jennifer Radcliff was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Michigan Preservation Network in Ann Arbor, May 15. ‘When you’re honored by your peers that’s the best kind,” Radcliff said. ‘It will be a real mark upon me to have come to this place. The best thing is I […]
Kevin Chase, along with other members of the Independent Tea Party Patriots, is encouraging people ‘to get off the couch and let their voice be heard.? ‘The turnout was phenomenal, (we) over estimated the energy in the group, It was great to see how many women were there.? Chase said after the second meeting at […]
A few weeks ago. I sent an e-mail to the Independence Township Clerk’s office requesting information concerning healthcare per Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). I knew the only way I would receive this information would be through ‘formal request.? Well the ‘free? information I asked for came with a price tag of $24. Thirteen of […]