From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998Springfield approves Meadowlands: Jerome Forrester and Lynn Kacy were given an unanimous approval for their proposed Meadowlands cluster housing project by the Springfield Township board. The Meadowlands project, located near the Hidden Trail residential area off of Rattalee Lake Road, had been ongoing for nearly four […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998Following the dream into Autumn: It was a great day to follow your dreams, and youngsters on the Clarkston Chamber of Commerce float, which won the Best Float Award, were all smiles at this year’s Labor Day Parade.Board splits on rezonings: The Independence Township Board of […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998New post office opens in Clarkston: After months of construction and technical delays, a new Clarkston Post Office opened at 5799 S. Main Street near Dixie Highway. One of the biggest improvements was space – customers could shop a large “Postal Space” within the 4,085-square-foot facility.Roberts […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998Firefighters agree to five-year Independence Township contract: Negotiations between the Charter Township of Independence and the Independence Township firefighters resulted in an unanimous approval of a new five-year contract retroactive Jan. 1, 1997 during a special closed negotiations session. Sashabaw Road widening makes county list: Plans […]
25 years ago – 1998We had a lot of fun!: Dave and Heather Mingle joined their sons, Evan and Logan, for a day at Deer Lake Beach. Youngsters and their families thanked the Independence Township lifeguards for their service during the summer.Residents oppose Springfield Twp. development: The standing-room-only crowd spoke out against the approval of […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998Fatal crashes lead to study on Dixie Highway speed limit: Fatal accidents and increased development led to a conclusion by local road officials the speed limit on Dixie Highway needed to be lowered. The Road Commission of Oakland County made a recommendation to the Michigan State […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998Proposals pass in Independence and Springfield: Preliminary numbers were in from Tuesday night’s primary elections. Voters in Independence Township passed an increase in millage for safety paths, 2,637 to 2,133. They also approved a millage renewal for Independence Township Library. Voters in Springfield Township approved the […]
From the Clarkston News archives… 25 years ago – 1998 Young writers learn to perfect their craft: Six area students decided at the young age of 9- to 12-years-old, they wanted to be writers when they grew up. Along with about 80 other Oakland County students, they spent two weeks at Oakland Schools Camp for […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Shanks elected president of school board: The leadership of Clarkston Community Schools Board of Trustees changed hands. Kurt Shanks was elected president at the board’s organizational meeting. Shanks and former president, Karen Foyteck, were nominated for the position, and Shanks won by one vote. Shanks, […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Rain doesn’t dampen parade fun: The skies were overcast, the rain began to mist, but the elements did nothing to keep people away from downtown Clarkston. According to estimates, 10,000 people jammed into the area for the annual Fourth of July Parade. Award winners for […]