From The Clarkston News archives

25 years ago – 1997
“Planners OK new tower ordinance” The Independence Township Planning Commission voted 6-0 to put into action a model ordinance which would enable the township to regulate the placement, construction and modifications of wireless communication facilities as they trickle into Independence.
“Roeser named to city council” Doug Roeser was unanimously approved to serve on the Clarkston City Council at its regular meeting. He replaced Steve Arkwright, who resigned at the March 11, and would serve until the November general election.
“Top colorers” The winners for The Clarkston News Easter coloring contest were Darla Peters, Peter Swanson, Gillian Nordquist and Matthew Swanson.

50 years ago – 1972
“Bids made for township funds” Budget requests made to the Independence Township Board prior to its general meeting included increases for recreation, the fire department and Youth Assistance.
“Typist turned photographer” Clarkston High School student Laura Masters won a camera as a second place prize in a Pontiac Business Institute contest. She also won a $900 scholarship to the schools from the Michigan Business Institute.
“Around the township” A surprise baby shower was given for Mrs. Larry Westphal of Dubuque Street. The Westphals were new to the neighborhood so the shower served as a getting-acquainted party. Mrs. Virgil Howe and Mrs. Bruce Bishop were the hostesses.

75 years ago – 1947
“Mobile X-Ray comes to Clarkston” The mobile x-ray unit operated by the Michigan Department of Health was in the Clarkston, Ortonville and Holly areas for chest x-rays for high school students and all people in the community 14-years-old or over for free of charge
“The Hilltopper” The first issue of the sixth grade class newspaper The Live Wire was distributed. Janet Heineman was editor and Richard Huttenlocher was business manager. A new staff would be chosen for the April number.
“Clarkston locals” Charles Robinson returned to his home from Boynton Beach, Fla. on Sunday. Mrs. Robinson and daughters who were in Florida for the past two months returned with him. Mrs. Robinson shared her father, George D. King, was feeling much better.

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