David Lohmeier, Independence Township trustee, wants to lower the salary for the next supervisor from almost $80,000 with benefits to $25,000 with no benefits. ‘I think we need to give the next board every opportunity to succeed,? Lohmeier said. ‘I think handing them a position that has very, very few responsibilities at an extraordinary high […]
Five years ago I wrote my first column for The Clarkston News. Now, I am writing my last. To some of you this may be sad news and to others a sigh of relief, but don’t worry, I’m not going far. I am going across M-24 to our sister paper The Lake Orion Review. I […]
The fate of the Sashabaw Corridor Improvement Authority rests with a county ad-hoc committee, set to make a presentation to the county finance committee Thursday, Dec 6. ‘Even if this Ad Hoc committee recommends to the finance committee, they may vote it down and then it’s done and doesn’t move any farther. If the finance […]
Downtown Main Street lights up as the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates their seventh annual Holiday Lights Parade. This year’s theme is ‘Holiday Stories.? The parade will be on Sat. Dec. 8. ‘We are really proud of the lighted parade. There are not a lot of communities that do this. Every year the entries, […]
Four months ago 9-year-old Emily Frasa, set a goal to collect 200 movies for a domestic violence shelter in Detroit. On Friday Nov, 9, Frasa delivered nearly 400 videos and DVD’s to the shelter. ‘I am going to go back sometime in Dec. to place them (the movies) on the shelves and meet with the […]
Interested in Victorian fashion? Do the mysteries of the Knights Templar intrigue you? Or does the idea of treasure hunting get your imagination going? Then check out Clarkston Historical Society’s 16th exhibit entitled ‘Pieces of our Past: The Collector’s Story? on display at the Clarkston Heritage Museum. The collections of eight individuals are on display […]
Cliff Hammond, owner of ‘It’s About Time,? has been in the clock servicing business for 30 years. ‘I think it’s a sign of maturity to be able to recognize why people can enjoy a clock. They’re not fixed on it or anything, but it’s pleasant to have around. It adds a voice and a heart […]
Many families will be touched this year after all the generous people donated money and toys for Toys for Tots last Sunday night at the Oakland County Sportsman Club. Crowds got to enjoy a night full of live entertainment, food and drinks all for a good cause. Some of the bands included, Urban Nomads, Charlie […]
Hello Lake Orion, I’m the new guy. Well, new to Lake Orion that is. If anyone has read the Review’s sister publiclation the Clarkston News. You may have seen my byline or recognize my picture in this column, which sadly needs to be updated. So what’s my history you ask? I graduated from Lapeer East […]
After receiving a promotion at his job with Allied Construction, Independence Township Trustee Mark Petterson has announced he will not be re-running for a position on the township board. ‘I’ve worked at my job for 27 years. I work from dark to dark every single day, and it’s difficult for me to make these meetings […]