On May 3, Oakland County Credit Union gave away a 2008 Saturn Aura as a part of their public grand opening. ‘We opened it up not only for our existing members, but members who wanted to join today they could,? said Allan McMorris, president and CEO. ‘As part of the celebration, we partnered with Saturn […]
Independence Township and Clarkston are hoping to save up to $12,000 a year combined by switching street lights to Light Emitting Diodes (LED), using a grant. ‘If we’re awarded the grant, we will save a minimum of 50 percent and probably closer to 60 percent of our electricity cost for the lights on Main Street,? […]
With Kimberly Howe resigning from City of the Village of Clarkston at the end of May, this town needs a new treasurer. ‘We’re very disappointed that she had to leave, but we fully understand the reason. She found a well paying full-time job that had benefits, which were very crucial to her family,? said City […]
Michigan is getting its own federal Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, and it’s going to be based in Independence Township. ‘There are 28 Federal Emergency Management Agency teams across the nation,? said Chief Steve Ronk, Independence Township Fire Department, to the township board. ‘The closest ones to Michigan are in Indianapolis or Miami Valley, […]
Crowds of people enjoyed the sunshine and blue skies of Saturday and Sunday as they walked the streets of Clarkston going in and out of the historical houses for this year’s 26th Annual Home Tour to benefit Clarkston SCAMP. Local artist created unique benches for each house. Two of the benches were raffled off at […]
After missing four meetings in a row due to medical reasons with no set return, Independence Township officials are trying to figure out how to conduct business without a supervisor. ‘We’re going to have to make a decision if Dave (Wagner) is going to continue to be out,” said Trustee David Lohmeier. “There are 14-15 […]
The second annual Blast Adventure Race was June 4 at Depot Park. About 115 Racers in teams of two ran, biked, rode a horse, and canoed their way to the finish line with an overview map and compass, and only six hours to complete the task. Top finishers were awarded various prizes and enjoyed pizza, […]
When families from Everest Academy spent a week in Jerusalem this past March, it was more than just a vacation. The point of the trip was to bring people closer to their faith as they visited sites where Jesus Christ is believed to have lived and taught, said Father Daniel Pajerski, St. Daniels Catholic Church. […]
Downtown Clarkston shoppers may have noticed changes on Main Street, with The Chocolate Moose now gone and Essence on Main opening soon. Main Street is experiencing what Mayor Sharron Catallo calls ‘transition.? ‘It isn’t a new thing for us to have a business go out and a new one coming in,? said Catallo. ‘It’s always […]
Beaumont Hospital has decided to give Independence Township one more try, after meeting with township planners and Building Department. Beaumont is working on a re-submittal of the project on M-15 at I-75, in hopes of finally moving ahead. ‘I think we’re making some progress,? said Eric Hunt, vice president of operations for William Beaumont Hospital […]