Extra precautions in place for in-person voting in Springfield

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 […]

Five running for trustee seats in Springfield Township

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 […]

Ormond Road Closure

This just in from the Road Commission and too late for our print edtion:   The Road Commission for Oakland (RCOC) expects to close Ormond Road just north of Big Lake Road in Springfield Township for a culvert replacement project on Saturday, May 13.  The project is weather-dependent and could be rescheduled to May 14. […]

Breaking News! Road Closures in Springfield Township

This just in from Oakland County’s road commission: Canadian National (CN) will close the following locations to through traffic today (Apr. 25) at 10:30 a.m. for emergency railroad crossing repairs: The first closure is Rattalee Lake Road between Terrace Road and in Eaton Road in Rose Township.  The detour for the closure is Terrace Road […]

Hunt for eggs

The bright sun gleamed as children eyed the colorful eggs covering the field at Springfield Oaks Activity Center last Friday. They anxiously waited until the horn sounded and the Annual Easter Egg Hunt held by Springfield Parks and Recreation began. Once the field was empty of eggs, kids opened them up to find special treats […]

New station, equipment from millage

BY JESSE LEMOND Clarkston News Student Writer The Springfield Township Fire Department’s new one-mill millage, approved by voters Aug. 2, will improve their services to the community, said Chief David Feichtner. “One thing the millage is going to do, is allow us to have somebody here at the station at night and on weekends,” Feichtner […]