I’ve read some of the letters and statements in the paper about the loss of the millage in Addison Township that would have supported the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA). All have seemed to be concerned that the people who voted down the millage did not care for the needs of residents who were not […]
As the clock ticked down to zero, fluttering spirit flags and deafening cheers filled Ford Field, hailing our hometown gridiron heroes as state champs for the second year in a row. ‘I’m just happy for our kids and our community,? said Kurt Richardson, long-time Clarkston Varsity Football head coach. ‘We won this the old-fashioned way. […]
Independence Township severed relations with its auditing firm over billing irregularities stemming from its 2012 audit. The Township Board of Trustees voted, Nov. 18, to deny a request by accounting firm UHY LLP of Farmington Hills for $20,000 in overage charges for the 2012 fiscal year audit. The 2012 audit was completed and presented to […]
Officials have been considering a new generator for Independence Township Hall for the past 18 months, and on Nov. 18, they voted to approve the purchase. The complete cost of the unit is $64,000, which includes installation of a gas line, as well as additional landscaping around the unit and other work. Township Building Director […]
Employees at Movement, a headhunting firm in downtown Clarkston, donated more than 3,000 canned food items for Lighthouse in the Team Turkey and Team Gravy in-office contest. Team Gravy won. This was the second year for the community project. Photo by Andrea Beaudoin
Officials hope a new GPS system for township trucks will increase fuel savings and safety. Independence Township Board voted for a three-year contract with Fleetmatics, Nov. 18, to equip township vehicles with the fleet-tracking system. Township Treasurer Paul Brown said Fleetmatics is a reputable company that oversees numerous large fleets. ‘They are a big company […]
School meetings reset Clarkston Board of Education changed its December meeting dates. The board’s regular meeting was rescheduled for Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. A closed-session meeting for evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock was set for Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. The changes were approved by unanimous vote, Nov. 24. School bonds upgraded Clarkston […]
15 years ago – 1999 ‘It’s showtime? Clarkston High School’s Drama Department was preparing for its annual ‘Theatre-A-Thon? which would be nine hours in the performing arts center which included a vaudeville type variety show with thespians, Clarkston Madrigals, the MIME Troupe and more. ‘Y2K OK, say officials? As the new year approached, area government […]
Dear Editor, I was watching our Board of Trustees in their monthly meeting on Independence Township public access TV. Treasurer Paul Brown was explaining how, over several years, our township has been paying thousands of dollars of sales taxes on utility bills government entities are exempt from. Our treasurer went on to thank one of […]
Life is always full of inspiration and beauty if you look…even in the midst of things most troubling. I have always believed the most challenging and darkest times in life can eventually bring about the brightest moments and lead you to the path you are meant to travel. I have known people who hold much […]