The Springfield Township Clerk Office has been busy making sure residents can safely vote in person or absentee. Clerk Laura Moreau said all seven precincts in the township will be open on Election Day for those who prefer to vote in person. “We want to assure our voters that we are taking many health precautions […]
Three positions are unopposed in Springfield Township as Laura Moreau is running for Supervisor; Sean R. Miller for Clerk; and Jamie L. Dubre for Treasurer. All positions are for 4-year terms. There are four seats available for Trustee with five candidates running: Donna M. Lopez, Democrat candidate, is running for the first time. What two […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor As the shocking news quickly spread last Thursday that state and federal officials had foiled an alleged plot to kidnap and possibly harm or murder Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a late-afternoon press conference opened local eyes even more when Clarkston was mentioned as a location where persons of interest reside. […]
Clarkston resident Roger Smith was named president of the Antique Motorcycle Foundation at the organization’s annual board meeting that was held virtually on September 26. He has previously served with the nationwide organization as director, secretary and vice president over the past 12 years. The foundation focuses on giving educational grants to students who are […]
The Clarkston Farm and Garden Club’s annual Greens Market is back for its 30th year, even if it’s in a little bit different form. “COVID has changed all of our lives,” said Diane Putvin, who was elected club president in May. “We needed to change, too.” Starting this week, an online site at clarkston-farm-garden-club.square.site takes […]
SCAMP gave out its annual VIP awards for donors and volunteers who make a difference in the program earlier this month. “We are so grateful to the individuals and groups that give so much to our SCAMPers and know we couldn’t do what we do without their help,” said Aimee Baker, executive director of SCAMP. […]
As of October 14, 2020, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths and new cases in the past 30 days for the following ZIP codes: 48346: 235 cases (36 new), 10 deaths 48348: 279 cases (53 new), 4 deaths 48350: 63 cases (11 new), 2 deaths As compared to October 7 statistics: 48346: […]
BY JOETTE KUNSE Special to the Clarkston News The Planned Unit Development project, Waldon Village, located on the north side of Waldon Road between Sashabaw and Walters roads, received final site approval from the Independence Township Planning Commission in a 5-2 vote on October 1. The plan will be on the Independence Township Board of […]
With the November 3 U.S. Election now less than a month away, the term “early voting” has become prominent in recent days. What exactly does that term mean? “There has been much confusion over the term ‘early voting’ this election season as we have seen an increase in questions from area residents,” said Independence Township […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor In a case that goes back five years, Susan Bisio’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the City of the Village of Clarkston took another turn last week. The Michigan Supreme Court, which had ruled 6-1 over the summer in favor of Bisio when the city was proven […]