Officers were dispatched to the McLaren Medical Group, located at 5625 Water Tower Place, July 8, for a report of a 65-year-old Pontiac man accidentally shooting himself in the buttocks with a handgun. Medical staff reported while inside an exam room, the man discharged one round from a handgun into a chair. When the gun […]
Dear Editor, Working from home due to the COVID-19 stay-at-home order has given me the unique opportunity to watch pedestrian traffic along Cranberry Lake Road. Surprisingly, no one has yet been struck by a car. I have reached out to the township several times suggesting we need a safety path along the lake. I pay […]
Dear Editor, Traffic on Main Street may be problematic, but it is not clear that four truck accidents in three years represents an inordinate crash rate, or supports a conclusion that large trucks are the primary problem. An underlying concern seems to be Main Street resident displeasure with traffic congestion and noise. Some frustrated consumers […]
Dear Editor, Yes. Black lives matter, but I believe the goal of protest has to be equality, not revenge. My skin is white and I cannot erase my heritage to atone for the sins of my ancestors. We need to debate which monuments have historic value and which should be removed. What do we gain? […]
Dear Editor, STOP: Think about why you moved to Independence Township. Was it for the promise of a quiet bedroom community, the lack of traffic snarls, large lots and open spaces, no big box stores and maybe a certain ambiance not found elsewhere? All of these and many more were considered over the years in […]
Dear Editor, Over the past 12 years, since first elected Springfield Township Clerk and Board member, Laura Moreau has served our community with vision and professionalism. Whether managing the growing complexities of the Clerk’s Office, teaming with Board colleagues to effectively manage the Township budget, spearheading initiatives like the Township’s Strategic Plan or Dixie Highway […]
Dear Editor, Kevin Sclesky is the best choice for Springfield Township Supervisor. The combination of his professional experience and his proactive, constructive focus on the community put him uniquely ahead of the field. In matters public and personal, large and small, I have enjoyed Kevin’s help as a neighbor and Springfield Township civic leader. I […]
Dear Editor, To the Springfield Township voters, I would like to urge you to vote for David Smith on August 4. I have known David all his life and his family as well. For those of you that haven’t had that privilege, let me assure you that he is honest and trustworthy. David has the […]
Dear Editor, I am writing today to voice my very strong support for Laura Moreau to serve as our next Springfield Township Supervisor. My name is Richard Parke. I first moved to Springfield Township in 1987. I have had the honor of serving a total of 13 years as a parks commissioner in the Township. […]
I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself to The Clarkston News readers. My name is Brianna Hayes and I am the summer intern at our local paper. I have lived in Clarkston since elementary school, attending Sashabaw Middle School, Clarkston Junior High, and Clarkston High School, class of 2017. During my time at […]