Dear Editor, We are pleased to support Jose Aliaga for re-election to Independence Township Trustee. We can depend on him to be a conservative vote on the Township Board. Jose makes a special effort to followup on questions asked by taxpayers. He believes he is on the Board to serve the community. He has gone […]
Dear Editor, The Clarkston City Manager and Council Members need to change their ways to not risk the professional integrity of the new City Treasurer and the city finances. Council has not been formally discussing and approving expenditures and amending the city’s budget prior to making expenditures, as required by the Clarkston City Charter, City […]
Dear Editor, (In response to last week’s story “$50,000 for gravel roads,” Trustee David) Lohmeier seems to be the only board member who’s looking out for ALL taxpayers on this issue, rather then the few who live on these roads who will benefit from money taken from township residents under the guise it would be […]
It’s inspiring to talk to local authors especially Travis J. Thompson who I spoke to last week about his series and his signing at Clarkston Independence District Library on July 6, 6-8 p.m. Even more inspiring is his daily word count which gets up in 4,000 words. If you didn’t know I participate in National […]
Chet Pardee and other residents questioned city spending during a public hearing on the 2016-2017 budget, June 13. “It appears the city has spent more than $30,000 in the current budget year ending June 30 for professional and contractual services relating to the DPW building expansion proposal, I believe without city council approval,” Pardee said […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor New this year for the Clarkston State Bank Back Roads Half Marathon and 10K/5K is a partnership with Socially Motivated Wellness for training groups. “They’ll run the park course. People are excited about that,” said Deanna McColl Hart of High Five Races, organizer. “It’s good for people who want […]
Richard (Dick) Peter Ulasich, age 77 of Kerrville, Texas passed away peacefully June 16, 2016 at his home after battling diabetes and kidney disease. Born in Ironwood Michigan, Dick graduated from Northern Michigan University earning a Bachelor degree in education and a Master’s degree in public administration. He started his teaching career in Oxford, […]
Matthew Quang Vo, of Southfield, passed away suddenly on June 18, 2016 at the age of 29. Matt was son of Stephanie Tran and Eric (Anh Bach) Vo; brother of Alex; grandson of Tam and Nam Tran, Chung (the late Khe Vo) Le; step brother of James Hy; also survived by many extended family and […]
Mary Darlene Hudson, age 83, died peacefully on Thursday, June 16 at her daughter’s home in Fenton, Michigan, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of James Hudson for more than 62 years. Mary was born on December 24th, 1932 in Cash, Arkansas, to Ruth and Jim Taylor. After graduating from Cash High […]
Mrs. Patricia Irma Sadler, of Columbia, TN, passed away June 9, 2016 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s, at age 85. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Columbia, TN and previously, a longtime resident of Clarkston, Michigan. Preceded in death by husbands, Clifford D. Marquette and Silas William Sadler; parents, Frederick […]