For the ninth consecutive year, Bowman Chevrolet in Clarkston has been named a certified General Motors Green Dealer. The dealership has a proven track record in energy reduction, renewable energy use, water conservation efforts, recycling, onsite nature habitats and community outreach. Bowman is one of only 276 GM dealerships who are eligible to be re-certified for this […]
Drunk driving On Oct. 15 at 12:42 a.m., deputies were called to an unoccupied vehicle that was in the ditch at Maybee Road and Dvorak Street. Upon their arrival, deputies observed the crashed vehicle and located a 48-year-old Clarkston female who admitted to consuming alcohol. She was not injured, but was arrested for operating while […]
The next meeting of the Clarkston Area Backyard Birders Club is tonight at 6 p.m. at Wint Nature Center in Independence Oaks County Park on Sashabaw Road. The film “Winged Migration” will be shown with coffee and baked goods served. No fees or registration, and dress is casual. For more information, email cabbclub@gmail.com.
State Rep. Mike Harris invites U.S. military veterans to join him for a roundtable discussion next week. Harris will join American Legion Chief Pontiac Post 377 for the event at 6 p.m. Oct. 24. The roundtable will be at the American Legion post located at 4819 Mary Sue Ave. in Clarkston. Harris will provide a […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING November 10, 2022 INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Please take notice that the Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering the Final Site Plan for a Multi-Phase Planned Unit Development. The meeting will be […]
Denice H. Jewell, of Clarkston, passed suddenly on October 18, 2022 at the age of 54. Beloved wife of 33 years to Steve Jewell. Loving mother of Steph (Sam) Jewell, the late Eric James Jewell, and Leah Mirowski, whom she considered a daughter. Proud Nana of Mark James Jewell, sister of Jeff (Colleen) Sewell and […]
I am voting Yes on Proposal 3 because I am unwilling to insert myself into another unknown woman’s heartbreaking choices. Decisions about reproductive care are a woman’s to make with her family and her doctor. When a woman becomes pregnant, who am I to demand that she carry to full term, a pregnancy that was […]
I appreciate your choice to limit letters to the editor, which contribute to the political polarization of our society. Since the 2020 presidential election, I have been running a Facebook group for my friends and family to encourage political discourse in a rational and respectful manner, which encourages people to work together to the betterment […]
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE NOTICE OF FIRST READING OF EAGLE RIDGE AT MORGAN LAKE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that at a regular meeting of the Charter Township of […]
A benefit fundraiser will be held for Dominic Bastuba, son of 1988 Clarkston graduate Rick Bastuba, on Oct. 23, from noon-6 p.m. at the Clarkston American Legion. Dominic suffers from a rare form of cancer that requires ongoing medical treatments. All proceeds from the event will go to Dominic’s medical expenses. The event will feature […]