Dear Editor, I am urging all voters to be careful how they vote in the August 2 election. Jose Aliaga has worked tirelessly on the board for 10 years. He is open and honest. He cares about the future of Independence Township. Jose will stick to the master plan. Let’s leave some open spaces in […]
There is more to do at the Clarkston Independence District Library than just read and check out books. The Clarkston Community Women’s Club, the Friends of the Library, and the Clarkston Farm and Garden Club recently joined together to fund and install an interactive garden kaleidoscope at the library last week created by artist Bob […]
Dear Editor, As past Independence Township treasurers, we are writing in support of Gerald A. (Jerry) Fisher for Independence Township supervisor. Jerry was unanimously appointed by the Independence Township Board in October 2021 to fill the unexpired term of the previous supervisor who resigned less than a year after he was re-elected. Jerry is eminently […]
Dear Editor, After being your township supervisor for the past nine years, I had the pleasure and unique opportunity to work with and really get to know all four of the current candidates for Independence Township supervisor. But with nine years of experience, I also have a firsthand understanding of the many skill sets required […]
Luke Staniszewski of Clarkston, has been named to Western Michigan University’s Winter 2022 Dean’s list. *** Samantha Moyet, of Clarkston, just finished her first year at SCAD (Savannah (Ga.) College of Art and Design) made the Dean’s List all three quarters. Full-time undergraduate students who achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher during a quarter […]
The Clarkston Social District is now officially open, allowing patrons from the Fed, Clarkston Union, Union Woodshop, and Honcho to purchase a drink to-go and walk about town, enjoying the summer weather. Signs at each of the key border points have been placed to notify patrons that no alcohol is allowed beyond that point. Please […]
Wint’s Healing Hearts Support Group usually meets the second Tuesday of the month in the Carriage House (Senior Center Complex at Clintonwood Park) at 7 p.m. The next meeting is Tuesday, July 12. The topic is “Grief can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Lessons in self-care; Preparing for life without your loved ones.” All ages […]
Sloan Museum of Discovery in Flint and General Motors have announced a partnership that will honor the legacy of General Motors founder William “Billy” C. Durant while supporting the museum’s STEM exhibits and programs. Through a donation of $500,000 from GM, Sloan Museum’s new vehicle gallery will be named The Durant Gallery when it opens […]
R. Eric Reickel, Sr., of Fenton, formerly of Clarkston and Lansing, passed away July 2, 2022 at the age of 87. Husband of Muriel, father of Erica Schons, Rick (Ali) Reickel, Jr. and Kurt (Christina) Reickel, grandpa of Mikhail, Joshua, Zachary, Alexandria, Richard III, Tucker, Cole, and Cali, and brother of the late Alfred. Eric […]
Vada H. Wilkerson, of Clarkston, passed away July 1, 2022 at the age of 93. She is preceded in death by her husband Vernon. Mother of Clifford (Debbie) Wilkerson and Wilma (Bruce) Hill, grandmother of Clifford Wilkerson, Jr., Danny Hill, Cheri (Ryan) Smith, Crystal (Kyle) Chapa, and Kelli (Jake) Wojtkowicz, great-grandmother of Breanna, Chelsea, “Clifford […]