CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ELECTION COMMISSION COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR THE STATE PRIMARY ELECTION TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018 Notice is hereby given that the Election Commission of the Charter Township of Independence will conduct a Public Accuracy Test of the computer equipment to be used for the […]
Clarkston City Council accepted the resignation of Council member Eric Haven, Monday night. Haven resigned his seat, which included the position of mayor pro tem, in order to run for mayor, he said. He was also the council representative on the Planning Commission. The council voted unanimously to appoint Council member Susan Wylie the new […]
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE To the Qualified Electors of the Charter Township of Independence, County of Oakland: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a State Primary Election will be held in the Charter Township of Independence, County of Oakland on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of nominating candidates […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Sooner or later, the 18 documents at the heart of the Bisio vs. City of the Village of Clarkston lawsuit will be released, said Mayor Steven Percival. But not immediately, as the City Council voted 6-0, Monday night, to defeat a motion to release them. James Tamm, attorney provided […]
The bridge in Depot Park is set for renovation after City Council approved work on it, Monday night. The project will include replacing the bridge retaining wall with a natural boulder wall, and reworking the geo-grid paver approaches. The existing flower beds on both sides will be removed by city DPW workers, and the light […]
Tons of Trucks roll into Clintonwood Park, 6000 Clarkston Road, Saturday, Aug. 4, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The annual Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors program invites children to admire, sit in, and climb on a wide variety of local trucks and vehicles. The first 200 children receive a free, festive hat. Say hello to […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor When veterans need a break, American Sportsmen For Veterans is there to take them fishing, hunting, or just enjoy the outdoors. “It’s all about showing appreciation to the ones who really deserve it,” said Glen Venner, who founded the non-profit group with Ed Steele. “It’s been very humbling, and […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor When Mark Danowski of Davisburg read the story “State rep campaign turns negative” about state rep candidate Jose Aliaga, in the July 11 Clarkston News, he knew there was more to it. “I thought, what a shame they don’t know the real story behind DHHS (Department of Health and […]
A column by Serena Stauffer As summer begins to wrap up, my time with The Clarkston News is coming to a close and I’m preparing to say goodbye to the first internship of my journalism career. The experience and knowledge I’ve gained throughout my time working here has been immeasurable, and I’ll forever be indebted […]
Thanks for info Dear Editor, A special thanks goes out to candidate Andrea Schroeder for educating voters about candidate for state representative Jose Aliaga’s “unsatisfactory job performance” regarding his state health and human services work (“State rep campaign turns negative,” July 12). It’s troubling to hear Mr. Aliaga and his supporters claiming that his “personal […]