Members of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce, staff from the Union and other residents were filmed in a spot for ‘Good Morning America? on Sept. 15. A news crew from ABC 12 WJRT-TV Flint/Saginaw filmed the 10 second spot where residents, led by Jason Ryan from the Chamber Board of Directors, said hello to […]
From its days as the Taste of Independence, the Taste of Clarkston’s proliferation into a highlight of the fall season continues into an eighth year. This year’s event features 39 participating restaurants and a wide array of entertainment expected to draw people in the thousands. ‘Last year we had an estimated 10,000 people and would […]
Americans have rallied to support those lives devastated by Katrina. One of the unfortunate realities of a tragedy of such magnitude is that even with all the goodwill, there will be great need well after Katrina has faded from the frontpage. Stan Garwood of Independence Township has seen the distraught faces of those touched by […]
James Taylor’s ‘Fire and Rain? speaks of seeing the good and bad of life. New Independence Township Detective Tim Hein, who worked playing soft rock like that sung by Taylor, can truly speak to the contrast. As both a detective and a devoted family man, Hein sometimes sees the darker side of human nature at […]
Working in schools can be controversial. Parents send their children to school expecting a safe environment filled with professionals who not only teach, but identify any problems or ailments their children might have. Dr. Richard Brozovich has worked as a school psychologist for Oakland Schools, a regional service agency, for most of his career since […]
The challenge posed by special birthday requests from those eccentric uncles and imaginative young children just became a little easier in Clarkston. Lisa’s Confection Connection, which opened last April, offers custom-made cookie bouquets and cakes to personalize a holiday for nearly any request. ‘The bouquets are a good alternative to flowers because they can be […]
In the partisan world of politics, civility and goodwill can be hard to find. Independence Township lost a citizen and public servant who exemplified both qualities when Floyd ‘Whitey? Tower passed away at age 73 on Aug. 27, 2005. Tower had a distinguished presence in the community and was heavily involved in township affairs. A […]
As with anything, inequality in technology can put some people at a disadvantage in their everyday lives and careers. Conquering that digital divide is one of the goals of Independence Township’s Phil Bertolini. Bertolini serves as Deputy County Executive and Chief Information Officer for Oakland County. His job entails guiding the strategic direction of the […]
Good food and great music are coming to the streets of Clarkston once again. The following acts will appear on the main stage at Taste of Clarkston on Sept. 25, according to the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce’s Web site. The main stage is located at the corner of Waldon and Main Street. (All times […]
Two buildings in Springfield Township will have at least a few more weeks before any wrecking ball comes crashing down. The township board decided to table discussion on two separate demolition bids granting each owner more time after both asked for reconsideration. Demolition bids were pursued on the two structures located at 10101 and 10270 […]