The Clarkston City Council continued discussion about their sewer agreement with Independence Township at their March 27 meeting ? trying to find out exactly what they will get for their money. Director of the Independence Township Department of Public Works Linda Richardson was on hand at request of the council to answer questions about the […]
For much of the next two years, Ryan Whisner will be on a sailboat traveling as the eyes and ears of underprivileged students in Chicago. Whisner, a 2001 Clarkston High Graduate, is working with Reach the World, a non-profit organization based in New York City that brings global awareness and adventure to New York and […]
Churches are known for helping the homeless through charity. After a deal with the Waterford Township Board they thought was complete fell through, the Divine Peace Metropolitan Community Church is now looking for a home of their own. Divne Peace, located at 5311 Sunnyside Drive in Independence Township, has until May 22 to find a […]
Nearly six months after being arrested for drunk driving, RCOC Board Chairman Rudy Lozano was sentenced in 52-2 District Court on March 27 for driving while impaired. Appearing before Judge Kelley Kostin, Lozano received 12 months reporting probation, 40 hours community service for a nonprofit organization, refrain from using alcohol, and pay fines and costs […]
Vince Lowes of Springfield Township was one of nine children born to Clayton and Laura Lowes. After his older brother Clayton’s funeral earlier this month, Vince is the last Lowes sibling alive. Despite his age, Lowes, 71, continues to work as a maintenance welder at a General Motors plant long past the age when many […]
People often regard the homeless negatively, sometimes diminishing or avoiding them all together. Nikky Smith, 17, of Independence Township, and Michael Jones, 17, of Groveland Township, chose to do the opposite. They embraced the homeless while helping them face the challenges of poverty. On March 11, the Detroit Homeless Veterans Center (DHVC) recognized the efforts […]
Former Oakland County director of community and minority affairs potentially faces life in prison after he was charged with six counts of criminal sexual conduct against a teenage girl. Richard Edward Williams, 54, of Independence Township was arraigned in 52-2 District Court on March 21 before Judge Dana Fortinberry. A personal bond was set at […]
For those struggling with the challenges of motherhood; relief is on the way. The Mom Squad, a group of women at the Clarkston Free Methodist Church, have two upcoming events planned in the area. A spaghetti dinner is scheduled for April 5 from 5 ?6:45 p.m. with the proceeds to benefit the Susan G Komen […]
Residents of the City of the Village of Clarkston should expect a significant increase in sanitary sewer rates over the next three years. At their March 14 meeting, the city council received a memo from Independence Township DPW Director Linda Richardson outlining a preliminary updated sewer agreement. The update would increase the amount city residents […]
College students often come home to raid the refrigerator and their parents? wallets. When Elizabeth Forbes returned to Independence Township a few weekends ago, she left with childhood toys and trinkets to use in her master’s thesis. Forbes, a 1999 Clarkston High School graduate, is one of 16 students graduating this year in the Master […]