After working at big health clubs, Jerry Lockwood and his partner Dr. Michael Sartorius were looking for something a little more personal, so a little over a year ago they opened VIP Training. ‘We got tired of the big health club atmosphere, where people walked around aimlessly, so we decided to open a place that […]
With a defeat this past February of a 1.9 mill tax increase, Troy budget officials are looking for ways to cut $4 million, closing its library, community center, and museum, and laying off dozens of employees over the next three years. That’s the kind of experience sought by Independence Township Board, hiring Troy’s Assistant City […]
Clarkston’s close millage vote will be recounted, but results will stand. City Council voted 5-2, Aug. 16, to deny a request for a new ballot proposal. Councilmen Mike Gawronski and Thomas Hunter were the two ‘yes? votes. ‘The will of the people ? whichever way that goes, that’s great,? Gawronski said. However, some voters casting […]
After raising $10,000 last year for nonprofit national and global disaster relief team Convoy of Hope, Bridgewood Church is holding their second annual ‘One Day to Feed the World.? ‘Our goal was $6,000, and people were so generous that we were able to do that,? said Pastor Sue Marquis. ‘I don’t know if we’d be […]
The reasons why the Village of Clarkston became a city and whether those reasons are valid anymore doesn’t really matter, says resident and former Councilman Cory Johnston. With the recent vote to get rid of the City Police Department, Johnston feels it may be time to dissolve the city and surrender to Independence Township. ‘What […]
TimothyPrice’s creativity began as a young child when he and his brother would make greeting cards out of colored construction paper. ‘My mom and dad were short on money and they wanted us to expand our minds,? he said. ‘They would say ‘Fold this up and make a bunny or draw a bunny on here […]
As of 11 p.m., Sept. 3, Clarkston Police is no more. Police duties will shift from city officers to Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies stationed at Independence Township substation. ‘I’m sure you’re going to do a great job,? said resident Becky Summerlee to Lt. Dale LaBair, substation commander. ‘But a lot of us are really attached […]
After months of searching for new senior center coordinator, Independence Township finally found someone suitable for the job. Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to make Barbara Rollin the new senior center coordinator at a salary of $40,400, plus benefits and a member of the Teamsters Union. This is pay reduction from previous coordinator Margaret […]
BY TREVOR KEISER Clarkston News Staff Writer After graduating Clarkston High School in 2006, Janelle Edmunds went to study fashion design at the International Academy of Design and Technology. Now, getting ready to graduate in December, she is hoping to step out into the world of fashion as perhaps a buyer and maybe do some […]
With pony rides, face paintings, temporary tattoos, inflatables and tasty frozen custard, Culver’s first annual Scoop for Hearts proved to be a success. Scoop for Hearts was a fundraiser for the Children’s Heart Foundation, a non-profit for children born with congenital heart defects. The day also included a wide variety of raffle prizes from local […]