Letter to the Editor: Springfield has strong advocate in Smith

Dear Editor, My son, David Smith, is running for Springfield Township Supervisor. David grew up on our family farm and has deep roots in Springfield Township. He will be the fifth generation of our family to serve the people of Springfield since 1837. If you value knowledge, dedication, fiscal responsibility, common sense and work ethic, […]

Letter to the Editor: Knowing where our officials stand is key

Dear Editor, Over the past few years, we have written to federal, state, county and local government officials sharing our viewpoint and asking how these officials planned to vote on issues important to us. We received concise and complete responses from Andrea Schroeder (Michigan House, District 43) and Pat Kittle (Independence Township Supervisor). Their stands […]

College accomplishments

Five students from Clarkston – Delaney Brown, Emily Comos, Raegan Kerr, Ryan Larkin, and Ian Stuart – earned their degrees recently from Miami University during the school’s virtual spring commencement ceremony, May 16-17, 2020 Miami University is a public university located in Oxford, Ohio. *** Katerina F. Powers, of Clarkston, received a Juris Doctor in […]

Acorn KinderHouse celebrates with special graduation

Clarkston’s Acorn KinderHouse ended the 2019-20 school year with a special ceremony created by and celebrated in Waldorf Schools around the world. This annual event marks the transition of the Pre-K children ending their time at the KinderHouse and moving to Kindergarten. The children and parents gathered outside, socially distanced, with the faculty and staff […]

Letter to the Editor: Sclesky the right fit for Springfield Township

Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to endorse Kevin Sclesky for the position of Springfield Township Supervisor.  I had the pleasure of meeting Kevin soon after we moved to the area in 2005. We served together on the Bridge Lake Bluffs Homeowner’s Association Board of Directors for several years.  Kevin was enthusiastic about his responsibilities […]

Letter to the Editor: Moreau is the only choice for supervisor

Dear Editor, The choice for Springfield Township Supervisor was an easy one for me. David Smith, no thanks. His only “qualification” is that his family has lived in Springfield Township since 1837. Kevin Sclesky, no thanks. I have concerns about his ability to represent ALL Springfield Township residents fairly. While president of the home owners […]

Preschool stories

The Clarkston Independence District Library will present “Neighborhoods of Stories” (toddler/preschool stories) on Friday, July 31, from 10-11 a.m. at Depot Park. The event is free.