Message for reader in FOIA responses Dear Editor, If the city manager has to “issue a 10 day FOIA extension” so she can “calculate the charge” for a simple FOIA request, then you would think the Clarkston City Council would be questioning her ability to do the job for which she was hired to do, […]
A 33-year-old Independence Township man was arrested for delivery and manufacture of marijuana after a house fire in the 4900 block of Cecilia Ann Drive, 1:23 a.m., June 9. Independence Township firefighters were called to extinguish the blaze, which appeared to be accidental and started in the kitchen as a result of a cooking mishap. […]
My grandmother was a long time Truth Student. During the Great War, 1914 -1918, she worked in The War Department in Washington D.C. This was also the time of the Great Flu Pandemic of 1918 – 1919 which killed over 20 million people worldwide. At one point my grandmother was very ill with the flu. […]
City residents are getting a property tax refund after residents pointed out a budgeting mistake. “It’s not our money,” agreed Mayor Pro Tem Eric Haven at the June 13 meeting. “We made a commitment. We need to keep our commitment.” Clarkston City Council voted unanimously to reduce its 2016 operating millage rate from 12.5069 mills […]
TerMARSCH, Frances Olive; of Auburn Hills; went home to be with her Lord & Savior and her precious Eddie on June 11, 2016; age 96; loving mother of Karen (Rodger) Bridger and Gail Cromwell; devoted grandmother of Todd (Tammi) Bridger, Terri (Brad) Bonner, Steven (Lisa) Bridger, Darrin (Adrienne) Cromwell, Chad (Tracy) Cromwell; great grandmother of […]
MIRACLE, Charles E.; of Clarkston; June 10, 2016; age 84; preceded in death by his wife Juanita; father of Karen (Kenneth) Moore, Darrell “Buddy” (Rita) Miracle & Debbie Gilliland; grandpa of Christine (Michael) Warren & Casey (Rebeccah) Miracle; brother of Eddie (Marge) Miracle & Elizabeth Black; longtime companion of Leona Williams. Charles retired from General […]
PRIEBE, Ronald D. Sr.; June 9, 2016; age 85; He will be greatly missed by his daughter, caregiver, best friend and security blanket, Eleanor “Ellie” (Rocky) Phillips; father of Leanne (Michael) Docherty, Patrick (Tina), Ronald Jr., Gary, Susan (Erik) Claesson; survived by 14 grandchildren, 1 niece and 3 nephews; brother of Mary “Lee” Giordano; preceded […]
BAUER, William C. ; of Clarkston; June 10, 2016; age 88; preceded in death by his wife Maxine and sister Lillian Hamler; father of Steve (Mary), Kathy (Gary) Warzybok and Mark (Carole); grandpa of Eric (Holly), Christina (Dave), Brandon (Britnee), Kaitlyn, Shannon (Trevor) and Ryan; great grandpa of Lucas; brother of Dee Davis and Lee […]
GOEMAERE Sr, David W. “Dave” of Pontiac; June 7, 2016; age 66. Husband of Rebecca Ann; father of Sonia (James) Hall, Angela (Bradley) Keel, David (Laura) Goemaere Jr., Christopher (Rachel) Goemaere and Jeremiah (Rebekah) Goemaere; grandfather of Christopher, Trevor, Tony, Angel, Alex, Rasia, Lily, Gracie, Andy and Andrew. Dave served in the United States Army. […]
After months of Freedom of Information Act requests, city resident Cory Johnston has compiled a list of almost $200,000 in spending he finds questionable by the City of the Village of Clarkston, but few satisfactory answers. “The city’s decisions at all levels often have little or no documented justification,” Johnston said. “Council resolutions have yet […]