Taking the oath
New Independence Township Fire Chief David Piche is officially sworn in at the September 7 Board of Trustees meeting by Township Clerk Cari Neubeck. Photo provided
Trustee opening
Due to a vacancy, the Springfield Township Board will accept applications for an appointment to the office of township trustee with a term ending November 20, 2022. Candidates interested in completing the full term must run for election in the 2022 election cycle. To be considered, interested candidates need to submit a letter of interest […]
Springfield Township roadwork
Canadian National Railroad has pushed back the dates it will close Davisburg (Broadway) Road, from Dilley Road to Eaton Road, and Dilley Road, just south of Davisburg Road, in Springfield Township for railroad crossing repair work until later this month. The work was expected to start on September 3, but CN delayed the repairs. Davisburg […]
Remembering Mel Vaara
BY JOETTE KUNSE Special to the Clarkston News Mel Vaara was described as “one-of-a-kind as a human being and as an educator” at his funeral by his good friend, Bob Burek. Vaara died August 26, 2021, at the age of 88. Burek, who knew Vaara for over 30 years, shared some his old friend’s values, […]
COVID-19 Update – September 8, 2021
As of September 8, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: September 8: 48346: 2,539 cases (133 new), 42 deaths 48348: 2,686 cases (171 new), 21 deaths 48350: 738 cases (42 new), 10 deaths As compared to September 1: 48346: […]
City hall vandalism
The new Clarkston City Hall public restroom was vandalized on Saturday, August 28, at approximately 4:45 p.m. Among the damaged items was the sink being ripped off the wall. “We are reviewing security camera footage and working with the Oakland County Sheriff to charge the individuals responsible,” said Clarkston City Manager Jonathan Smith. Anybody with […]
Local business closing, to reopen as new eatery
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Back in the July 14, 1933 edition of The Clarkston News, an announcement on Page 1 detailed a new business in town. “On Tuesday of this week, Hagele’s Market was purchased by Rudolf Schwarz, who will continue business in the present store at S. Washington and Main St. in Clarkston. […]
Appointed
After being named the next Independence Township fire chief at the August 26 special meeting of the township board of trustees, David Piche, far left, is all smiles with Captain David Bridgewater, Daniel AuBuchon, Tom Doyon, Brent Hiltner, Keegan Konkle, Mike Upshur, Aaron Grooms, Chris Bageris, John Gibson, and Lieutenant Derek Moscovic. More on Piche […]
Back to school
Melissa Fitterer drops off her daughters, Katy, first grade, and Emily, second grade, this past Monday to kick off the 2021-22 school year at Andersonville Elementary. Photo by Matt Mackinder
Roundabout delayed
The previously announced closure of the Oakhill Road/Sashabaw Road intersection on the Independence Township/Brandon Township border has been delayed until Sept. 7 due to a utility issue. Work is expected to finish, and the intersection to re-open, in mid-November. Access to homes and businesses near the intersection will be maintained at all times during the […]