Where will the additional $50,000 come from?

I agree with Mike Fetzer’s letter of March 20, 2024 regarding the township using taxpayers money for maintaining residential gravel roads. (“Independence Twp. Board approves additional $50,000 for gravel road maintenance,” Clarkston News, March 13.)Where is the $50,000 being taken from? What maintenance issues for all residents will be decreased due to this earmark?I have […]

Township gravel purchase raises road maintenance questions

Now that the township has taken upon itself to provide more tax dollars to re-gravel and maintain residential gravel roads within the township, many area residents will want more information about how township trustees developed an equitable, strategic plan for selecting the specific roads to be enhanced and how they were selected for funding. (“Independence […]

I’ll miss Matt

The Clarkston News took a decidedly positive trajectory when Matt became editor. Overall quality of writing improved and the editorials seemed to become less complaint focused and more what-can-be-done-to-improve focused. I have appreciated both changes and hope these will not depart with Matt.Best of luck, Matt! Cheryl McNeilClarkston, MI

Letter to the Editor: Birders success

Dear Editor,In a word: Terrific.In a few more words: a resounding success because we’ve got quite a team. Without the contributions of every one of them, this kind of result simply doesn’t happen.With a head count of 74 in attendance – as in, 74 – this was one of our largest turnouts ever for the […]

Letter to the Editor: High school loves our local paper

Dear Editor,A big thank you to the Clarkston News and a special thanks to Matt Mackinder.Matt diligently drops off a class set of newspapers every week to my Current Events class at Clarkston High School.This is the only “real” paper that my students get to use as part of their curriculum. I am surprised that […]

Letter to the Editor: Thank you, Clarkston!

On Dec. 9, Depot Park was filled with the magical sights and sounds of the holiday season during the 2nd Annual Clarkston Christmas Market.I’d like to thank the City of the Village of Clarkston and the whole Clarkston community for making this event possible. The supporters of this event are many and I hoped to […]

Letter to the Editor: Planning perils

We attended the Dec. 19 Township Board meeting because we were interested in the nominations for the two seats on the planning commission.Jose Aliaga promised to change things in the township if he was elected supervisor and changing the direction of the planning commission would be a great start.Recent developments in the township are disgusting […]

Letter to the Editor: Market success

On December 9, Depot Park was filled with the magical sights and sounds of the holiday season during the 2nd Annual Clarkston Christmas Market. I’d like to thank the City of the Village of Clarkston and the whole Clarkston community for making this event possible. Although the supporters of this event are many, I would […]

Letter to the Editor: Thank you, Clarkston!

Magically, Santa and Mrs. Claus made a very special appearance at Renaissance High School on Nov. 11 as the Rotary Club of Clarkston held its annual Shoes for Kids program benefiting Clarkston school children. This year, 508 Clarkston school children were invited to receive new shoes, winter boots, hats, and gloves from our Rotary Club.The day […]

Letter to the Editor: Props to Haven

Mr. Eric Haven recently resigned as mayor of the City of the Village of Clarkston.Mr. Haven brought civility, stability, and commitment to the office during his tenure. Eric approached the position with a passion that was unparalleled. He was able to listen to both sides of a discussion with an open mind.Under Eric’s leadership, volunteerism […]

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