Neal R. Reetz was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Pontiac, MI and grew up in Farmington Hills and Howell. He was the son of Luther and Ellen Reetz, who preceded him in death. Devoted husband of Pamela (nee Matlock) for 50 years; father of Stephanie (Edwin) Thompson of Lake Orion and Christopher (Natasa) Reetz […]
Friends and family of David Watson, with the keys, gather at Revability in Clarkston to celebrate the success of a community fundraiser in his honor. Photos by Phil Custodio BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor After almost 14 years without driving, David Watson is eager to get back behind the wheel. “I want to get up […]
Norris Caudill collects a donation from a driver on Main Street at Washington Street, kicking off the Easter season with the Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive, raising money for people with intellectual disabilities, March 23. Photo by Phil Custodio
Renovation work on Depot Park is underway, and the public is invited to help. “If anyone wants to be a part of it, we would love to have you,” said City Council member Eric Haven, also a member of the Friends of Depot Park Committee. The committee is working with Clarkston Area Optimist Club to […]
City Council voted unanimously, March 26, to approve new regulations on driveway sealants in the city. The new ordinance bans the use and sale of coal-tar-based sealants. It also requires residents to get a one-time permit from the city to apply sealants on their driveways. City council will set a fee for the permit at […]
By Adrian Schirr My weakness, the things I avoid at the local grocer, are the candy Easter eggs. It reminds me that spring is close and makes my Candida stir. Milk chocolate and that gooey filling…oh my goodness! I don’t even care who’s watching as I bite into it and break that chocolaty shell. As […]
During our City Council meeting on Nov. 27, 2017, comments were made by PSLZ Certified Public Accountant Rana Emmons regarding the library millage credits that seemed to create some confusion within the council (“Audit clean, library millage talk returns,” Nov. 29, 2017) To gain the history of the millage, we reached out to Julie Meredith, […]
Congrats for musical Dear Editor, We moved to Independence Township about 40 years ago and our five children have all graduated from Clarkston High School and, with that foundation, each went on to earn their college degree. Since our children’s graduation from high school, we have not been back much to enjoy and support the […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING April 12, 2018 INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. At Independence Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston MI,48347-0069, to consider the following: PC File # 2018-005 Petitioner: McLaren Healthcare […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING April 12, 2018 INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. At Independence Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston MI,48347-0069, to consider the following: PC File # 2018-006 Petitioner: Clarkston Hotel […]