Local inventor, author, and artist Carl Knaus has a new creation soon to be cruising Lake Van Norman in Independence Township, The Tara Princess, a pontoon boat converted in the style of a Mississippi River paddle boat. “I wanted to introduce something new,” Knaus said. Rebuilt from a 25-foot pontoon boat, the Princess is 32 […]
The historic Depot Theater is getting some upgrades, include new seats, carpeting, and plumbing. Clarkston Village Players members including Linda and Joe Mishler, Al Bartlett, Sue Owen, Jim Pike, Jerry and Linda Payton, Karen McClellan, George Arnold, Debbie Kramer, and Sue Owen helped unpack and haul 67 chairs from the delivery truck to the auditorium, […]
The 2018 Michigan Renaissance Festival opens this weekend with the Royal Pet and Ale Fest, as well as daily jousts and other merriment. Furry companions and their people are invited to learn more about pet nutrition, safety, clubs, fostering, and vendor products. Pets need to be registered. Also, Wiener Dog Races and Pet Costume Contest. […]
My friend, Sister Anne, used to work in a children’s home where she helped to teach and guide the children. She’s retired now. She lived in an upstairs apartment that was in the town near where she worked. One day, after she came home from her work and had prepared her evening meal, she spotted […]
STARNES, Burl; of Waterford; August 11, 2018; age 89; preceded in death by his wife Ruby; father of James (Jane), Bernard (Leslie), Dennis (Mary) & Dan (Julie); “Pa” of Trace, late Marisa, J.R. (Nicolette), Kara, Nikki (Josh), Kirk (Amy), Joseph (Lexie), Megan (Alex), Casey, Jack & Kathryn; great grandpa of Luke, Micah, Peter, Matthew, Caleb, Reuben, […]
BOGART, Mary B.; of Clarkston; formerly of Joliet, IL; passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on August 9, 2018; age 65. Beloved wife of Dennis for 41 years; loving mother of Cara (Charles Dixon) Bogart, Lauren (Michael) Greve and Kaelyn (Brandon Verlinden) Bogart; special grandma of Maren, Adelyn, Marissa and Jack; sister […]
KLEIN, Thomas G.; of Davisburg formerly of Drayton Plains; August 11, 2018; age 62; husband of Stella for 39 years; father of Tom (Anna), Cassie & Dennis; grandpa of Evelyn; brother of Jerri (late Al) Yaek, Marty (Anita) Klein & Terri (Rick) MacIntyre; son in law of Theodora Karakos; preceded in death by his parents […]
SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE July 24, 2018 A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Independence Township Hall The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Eden Diver and Gabriel Diver of Troop 1999. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, […]
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That at its Regular meeting on July 24, 2018, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a second reading and adoption of an ordinance to amend certain provisions of the Independence Charter Township Code. A true copy of this Ordinance is on file and available for inspection between the […]
While students still have a few weeks until they return to their schools, workers are busy updating them. Work last week included new main entrance desks, security systems, building renovations, and technology updates at Clarkston Elementary, Pine Knob, and North Sashabaw elementary schools. The new, custom-built reception desks for the main entrance were built by […]