Who will be serving on the Oxford Village Council for the next two to four years was decided in the Nov. 4 election with the exception of one seat. Incumbents Sue Bossardet, Bryan Cloutier and Maureen Helmuth were re-elected to four-year terms with 557, 509 and 380 votes, respectively. Retired village Clerk Rose Bejma was […]
Competition rises to a new level Friday as the Wolves fight for the MHSAA District title. They host the Lapeer Lightning (10-0), which is a new program after combining the Lapeer West and Lapeer East high schools. ‘They are good,? said Tony Miller, Clarkston defensive coordinator. ‘They are as big as we are. They are […]
After almost a decade stall, growth is back in Independence Township. Last year, 170 new home building permits were issued, and 111 permits for new homes were issued through October 2014. Subdivisions platted and started in the mid 2000s are now being completed, said David Belcher, township building department director. The Oakhurst subdivision off Clintonville […]
A strong wind and flurry of snow wasn’t going to stop Clarkston Varsity Cheerleaders from a time-honored tradition. The team, known to bring Wolves’ spirit to every football game, brought their Halloween spirit to the sidelines last Friday as the Clarkston Varsity Football team defeated Oxford. Some of the ladies showed their Disney spirit as […]
Local business owners Julie and Robert Bise have an idea for a Christmas project, and they need readers? help. They’re looking for a veteran who has perhaps recently returned from tours of duty in Afghanistan or Iraq, in need of a wheelchair ramp at home. They’ll build and install the ramp for free. “We have […]
Pine Knob Elementary hosts only one school dance a year, so they make it a good one. Students, staff and parents dressed in their favorite costumes and danced, enjoyed sweet snacks, and had their pictures taken at the photo booth at the Oct. 24 event.
Sashabaw project Independence Township hosts a public informational meeting with Road Commission for Oakland County and Michigan Department of Transportation on the proposed Sashabaw Road work at I-75 and Waldon Road, 4-7 p.m., Nov. 6. The open-house meeting, with no formal presentation, will be at Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Drive. Call248-625-5111. School program […]
15 years ago – 1999 ‘Clarkston voters re-elect incumbents? Voters returned three incumbents – Dan Columbo, Dave Savage, Walt Gamble – to office for two-year terms. City manager Art Pappas said 127 of the city’s 927 registerd voters went to the polls to cast their votes. ‘Trying to ease downtown traffic? Clarkston Police Chief Paul […]
I received the final email for the Clarkston State Bank Back Roads Half Marathon, Monday night ? less than a week until the race. Hoo boy. It’s go time. Can’t back out now. Actually, I can. The email helpfully explains you can switch from the half to the 10K at the Saturday packet pickup. Not […]
Thanks for ‘Michigan’s Great Artist’ votes Dear Editor, I want to thank everyone for their love and encouragement in supporting me in the “Michigan’s Great Artist” contest (“Clarkston woman looking for your vote,” Oct. 22). I just received the news that I am not a finalist. Even though I’m disappointed about the contest, the people […]