Clarkston and Waterford Chambers of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on June 16 to welcome Smith’s Disposal into their new home in Independence Township on White Lake Road. ‘It’s kind of nice to be back in Independence Township again,? said President Carol Evans, whose parents started the business out of their home on Northview Drive […]
After nine months since they began efforts and with the clock ticking down, recall activists have decided to ‘reluctantly suspend the recall.” ‘Despite having collected over 3,600 signatures by the end of April to recall Independence Township Supervisor David Wagner (1,200 more signatures than the number of votes he received in the August, 2008 primary […]
A crowd was gathered in front of the ‘new? Village Hall Sunday afternoon to remember and celebrate the life of longtime resident and former treasurer, and clerk Art Pappas. Pappas passed away earlier this year after battling with cancer. Shortly after Pappas died, city officials voted to form a subcommittee honor him for his 46 […]
Generations of all ages enjoyed the Stardusters Band as they performed classic music from Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Ted Heath, Ray Anthony, Frank Sinatra, Blues Brothers, and Michael Buble. Some even grabbed a partner and let loose on the ‘dancewalk,? while others sat with their ice cream reminiscing the […]
In 1951 Clarkston Service Mother’s Club donated a three and half ton memorial rock to Independence Township, in honor of Clarkston service men and woman who had given their lives for their country. The rock is a piece of history,” said Independence Township Supervisor Dave Wagner. “I think it’s very important that we continue to […]
Tears ran down Joan McCrary’s face as she watched World War II veteran George Thompson raise the American Flag during the flag ceremony at Independence Township Hall, July 3. ‘It was a momentous occasion,? she said. ‘It was a tearful and emotional scene.? McCrary was an advocate for a flagpole at town hall since the […]
The Fourth of July parade through downtown Clarkston once again proved to be a success with 114 floats. Suprisingly it ended in an hour and a half. The last parade we had filled with political candidates went for two hours. Following the parade I headed on over to Independence Township Hall for the flag raising […]
With a canopy of trees in the backyard Wayne and Linda Lapinski must balance between shade and partial sun plants for their garden. ‘It’s very tough because even though a plant says it wants part shade, some want a real wet heavy soil that we don’t have and than others say they want a dryer […]
When Toni Smith showed up at her office at the Clarkston Heritage Museum one day, she found a mysterious envelope in her mailbox. ‘I was thinking to myself as I opened it up ‘just let it have something that has to do with Clarkston? because people send stuff sometimes and it doesn’t have anything to […]
Smiles, laughter, excitement and energy filled downtown Clarkston as children of all ages enjoyed the annual Fourth of July Parade. Many of the children honored their country by wearing red, white and blue colors, others with stars and stripes. Some proudly carried American Flags in one hand while holding a wad of candy, generously provided […]