Deputy supervisor hired Independence Township Board of Trustees approved the creation of a deputy supervisor job at an Aug. 12 special meeting. According to Independence Township Supervisor Par Kittle, under Michigan law the supervisor has the authority to create the position to aid in the administration of the township. Leanna Cole, who has served as […]
Robertson Court residents spotted colored plastic and metal flags sticking out of the ground and wondered what they were. Yellow, red, orange blue and green flags mark underground utility lines in advance of two projects. One yard on Robertson was painted and flagged for a landscape project. Another at the corner of Main and Robertson […]
Ringo shows what a Disc Dog can do by catching a frisbee during the seventh annual Pet Fest at Michigan Renaissance Festival, Aug. 16. Disc Dogs of Michigan was invited as part of the festival’s Royal Pet and Ale theme during its first weekend of the season. Photo by Phil Custodio
15 years ago – 1999 ‘Roberts? superintendent contract approved for next five years? Dr. Al Roberts, board superintendent, continued to serve the Clarkston school district for another five years following a 7-0 approval from the school board of his new contract with a yearly salary of $125,000. Roberts said a contract of 2-3 years is […]
It was nice to read in the paper about local kids training with the Crim folks from Flint. Maybe I’ll see some of them this weekend at the race. I’ve been training for the Crim for months now. It’s a great course, with hills, long straightaways, and lots of enthusiastic supporters, some offering beer. My […]
Thanks for support Dear Editor, On behalf of the entire 2014 Library-YES committee, we would like to sincerely thank the Clarkston and Independence Township community for their support of the library millage proposal in the recent primary election. The positive response of the voters ensures our community will benefit from the many services of its […]
John Bowman Chevrolet hosted America’s Corvette Club’s ‘The Show,? one of the area’s largest Corvette shows, at their north location, Aug. 9. The event included fund raisers for Leader Dogs for the Blind including a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and silent auction. Corvettes participating were also judged for trophies.
Tina Collins is excited about her new position as executive director of SCAMP, a five-week camp each summer for children with a variety of disabilities. Collins has big shoes to fill after former executive director, Donna Clancy announced she would retire on Aug. 18 after several years of service to the organization. When she announced […]
During Saturday’s Football for a Cure event, it wasn’t just the varsity Gridiron heroes raising money for patient services at McLaren Breast Center and McLaren Cancer Institute – Clarkston. Leadership students from Clarkston High School made snow cones and cotton candy and sold them for $1 each to raise money. Cheerleaders sold bracelets and walked […]
Michigan Renaissance Festival launched a new summer season of medieval mirth and merriment last weekend. The festival continues weekends through Sept. 28. Next weekend features the Highland Fling, with Scottish dancers, games, and beer tasting. Call 248-634-5552.