Springfield Township Parks and Recreation has never been supported by a dedicated millage, but Parks and Rec along with Friends of the Park are asking residents to get to the polls on Aug. 3 and vote for it. ‘We believe this is such an integral part of our community that the only logical conclusion was […]
BY TREVOR KEISER Clarkston News Staff Writer After attending a college graduation this summer and seeing 95 percent graduates were ‘hugely overweight,? Certified Nutritionist Cindy Crandell decided she would do a workshop to help new college students ‘beat the freshman 15.? ‘The switch from high school to college is a major life change. Hectic schedules, […]
If you would have asked Lindsay Stone a year ago if she thought she would be part of Michigan State University’s ROTC program? She probably would have told you ‘no.? ‘I’d never thought I’d be where I am right now,? said the 2008 Clarkston High School graduate who just returned from a U.S. Army ROTC […]
It was a plesant evening Friday night, as a good size crowd showed up to Depot Park to listen to the voices of Barbara Payton and Jessica Carmichael. The concert was a benefit put on by non-profit group Lend a Helping Hand to assist local individuals struggling with cancer, including Addison Tong, a 3-year old […]
After working with various interim website pages through volunteers for the past few years, the City of the Village of Clarkston finally has a website it’s proud of. ‘The project had shifted and there was some work going on with some other volunteers,? said City Councilman Stephen Hargis. ‘I worked with that for awhile, but […]
‘Bucks for Buses? is back for its fourth annual fund raiser on Aug. 12 at BullFrogs Bar and Grill. ‘It’s a fund raiser for the transporation services for seniors and persons with disabilities,? said Lois Sedden, president of the Friends of Independence Township Senior Adult Activity Center. The evening will include Dr. Michael Baker’s band, […]
Reason One Riders, Oakland Woods Baptist Church Motorcycle Ministry gathered at the church on July 31 for their first ever ‘Riding for a Reason Rally.? According to OWBC Senior Pastor Bob Galey the charity they chose to bless was Fisher House. ‘Fisher House basically set up apartment complexes and large homes with multiple family housing […]
After 30 residents made their views known, city officials are considering a new vote for police funding in November, with new ballot language. ‘I think there was a little bit of confusion and I think what was promised to us as a city was that it was going to be a police millage,? said Becky […]
Our office phones rang of the hook after our last editorial hit news stands. Even Independence Township Trustee Neil Wallace came into our office Wednesday morning looking for a paper. Unfortunately, they had not been delivered yet. When I heard Mr. Wallace had stopped by, I was rather surprised, since he has taken a vow […]
As a way to speed the budget process up and get things rolling, Independence Township Board of Trustees is considering hiring a budget coordinator. ‘It’s someone who’s supposed to vary mechanical and analytical spins on the budget to bring to life various alternatives and compare them against each other,? said Trustee David Lohmeier. ‘So we […]