Sashabaw Middle School hosts an electronics recycling event from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Nov. 2 in the front parking lot of the school, 5565 Pine Knob Lane. Items accepted include computers and servers, phones and phone systems, laptops, cellular phones and accessories, LCD computer monitors, digital cameras, rechargeable batteries, cable boxes, modems, toner cartridges, satellite […]
The Round Up at 5050 Dixie Highway hosts a dance party for adults with special needs on the first Tuesday of the month, 6-8:30 p.m. This is the second month for the dance, which is run by volunteers. “We aren’t open on Tuesdays, so I thought I would give it a try,” said owner Dewey […]
The Leaders of the Republican Caucus in the Michigan House of Representatives want to pull public notices from newspapers and allow governmental entities (cities, villages, township, counties, etc.) to satisfy notice requirements by putting them on their websites. This is an unprecedented blow to governmental transparency and due process. A version of this legislation has […]
Dear Editor, Last Thursday, Neiman’s Family Market hosted its second Ribfest of the year — and it was a wonderful success! We grilled up slabs of ribs and sold ’em hot and ready AND with each rib sale we promised to donate $5 to Clarkston Community Schools. Thank you, Clarkston! Because of you we sold […]
Dear Editor, Mr. Rob Namowicz was spot on with the Democrat bipartisanship in his letter to the editor (“County exec search,” Aug. 21). As a private citizen, I added my name to the list as an opportunity to see how government works in Oakland County. Mr. Namowicz had great insight on the process, but adding, […]
Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies and Independence Township firefighters closed Main Street in Clarkston for several hours after a car smashed through a utility pole, the morning of Oct. 4. The vehicle ran over a sign and hit the pole on the east side M-15 at Robertson Court, and ended up on the west side of […]
Folks dressed up for the Bucks for Buses fundraiser for Independence Township’s transportation program. The theme was Polish Wedding Celebration, with polka music provided by The Kielbasa Kings band and raffle prizes presented in the style of enormous gift boxes. Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors Director Derek Smith and his wife Erica Smith took […]
The Clarkston High School’s Cyber Starters Club hosts a series of five instructional technology programs throughout the year at Clarkston Independence District Library. Nathan Dimmer, student at CHS and IT intern at the library, along with other tech-savvy volunteers from the high school, will be at the library, 6495 Clarkston Road, ready to answer any […]
From left, Allison Miller and Thelma Peterson of Blessings in a Backback accept a $2,340 donation from Clarkston Hot Yoga owner Susan Stencil, husband and practitioner Dan Stencil, and instructor Kathy Noble, Sept. 30. The donations came from Noble’s Sunday night yoga donation classes from September through May at the studio, 5678 Sashabaw Road. Photo […]
HEDRICK, Gary W.; of Hamtramck; Oct 3, 2019; age 71; brother of Sunny (late Ted) Sky; uncle of Todd (Becky), Rick (Lynn Clark), Kelly & Nolan Sky. Gary served the U.S. Army & was member of VFW Post 4162. He enjoyed time spent with family & dogs: Bitsy & QPie. Friends may visit Lewis E. […]