Nancy Grimmer was in Clarkston Independence District Library one day when she saw posters of friends and neighbors on the wall and wondered why. Told about the ‘What do you Geek? campaign, she found she could participate as well. She brought her dog Bailey, who participates in the Read to Paws program in the library, […]
Independence Township Trustee Jose Aliaga has been nominated for Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson award recognizing the class of 2014 Elite 40 under 40 award. On Dec. 6, Aliaga was notified of the nomination. Finalist for the award will be announced on Feb. 10. ‘The Elite 40 Under 40 represent where Oakland County is […]
Clarkston Area Optimists were busy installing the ice skating rink in Depot Park on Monday. Optimist John Marz was one of the laborers working to install the ice rink. He said the rink is pretty large and measures 64 x 37. The ice rink will stay up in Depot Park through the winter season until […]
A $4 million project to improve Sashabaw Road at 1-75 and Waldon Road is a top priority for Independence Township, according to officials. Plans to improve traffic in the area are being made to prepare for new growth, like a proposed $300 million McLaren hospital on Sashabaw Road and Bow Point Drive near the McLaren […]
For a group of visitors in town from the other side of the world, one device symbolized the latest technology America has to offer ? a pop machine offering dozens of choices at the press of a button. ‘I’m from America and that pop machine amazes me,? said customer Carol Goldsmith. The machine was a […]
They came to America with a song in their heart, joy in their eyes and thankfulness in their spirit despite their troubled lives at home in Durban, South Africa. Key of Hope a 501(c) 3 organization brought 22 kids to America to perform concerts around Michigan in a performance called ‘Sound of Hope.? Last week […]
I can see why the Clarkston Wendy’s was voted best fast food restaurant during the Clarkston News Best of the Best in 2013. I can also see why Cherry Hill Lanes North has been around forever in Clarkston. All it took for me to facilitate a lunch at Wendy’s was a quick phone call to […]
For members of Independence Township Board, Clarkston High School varsity football team deserves national recognition for last week’s state victory. ‘I asked that the team be recognized because it’s the first time in history that they won the championship,? said Trustee Jose Aliaga. Aliaga contacted U.S. Senator James Marleau, Rep. Gail Haines and longtime Oakland […]
Representatives from the Chestnut Hills Subdivision Barbara Taylor and Dean Grubbs are concerned over garbage trucks tearing up their private roads. Taylor asked Independence Township trustees for help. ‘Are you aware of the challenges and how it has to be grassroots, we have to get multiple petitions and we have tried a few times in […]
Part 3 in a series Shannon Saksewski, from Detroit Regional Chamber and Daniel Russell from DEM Group LLC agree the Affordable Care Act, ‘Obamacare,? has not been easy to understand for anyone, least of all businesses. ‘Employers must also offer affordable coverage, which means health care costs must not exceed 9.5 percent of wages for […]