By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor At the Aug. 22 regular meeting of the Independence Township Board of Trustees, a motion by Trustee Sam Moraco and seconded by Supervisor Jose Aliaga adding language in the ordinance to prevent nonresidents from serving on the Zoning Board of Appeals was defeated 4-2.Township Clerk Cari Neubeck, Treasurer Paul Brown, […]
The effort to keep only residents on our boards was defeated Tuesday night (Aug. 22) at the Township Board meeting.The majority of the board voted against adding language to the ordinance to prevent nonresidents from serving on the Zoning Board of Appeals after receiving comments and emails from residents who opposed nonresidents represent us.I made […]
This past Thursday, an employee appreciation picnic was planned for all employees of the township and held at Bay Court Park.When Supervisor Aliaga proposed this event, I voiced no objections. The picnic was a potluck, no taxpayer funds were used. An hour into the event, I noticed Mr. Michael Powell, a township resident, standing outside. […]
Help support Clarkston Community Schools music programs by participating in the Band on the Run 5K walk/run on Sept. 10 at Clarkston High School.The race starts at 9 a.m., with registration at 8 a.m., with prizes for top winners. Participants will also get a free T-shirt and medal.Registration fee is $45.To register, visit tinyurl.com/4nvwz6ew.For more […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor A business executive with a Clarkston-based business pleaded guilty to breaking federal trade laws recently and will pay the price, literally.Last week, Kevin Shell, an executive with Clarkston-based F. Allied Construction Co. Inc., a Michigan paving and excavating contractor, pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to restrain trade.Shell and […]
Magic Bus will once again be returning to Depot Park for the “Hippie 6th Birthday” free concert tomorrow, Aug. 31, starting at 5 p.m.Clarkston native and Nashville recording artist Emily Pyscher will also be part of the show.
Plans are progressing forward to replace the 301 broken or heaved sidewalk slabs throughout the City of the Village of Clarkston, according to Clarkston City Manager Jonathan Smith.Efforts are currently underway to secure a contractor performing similar work in the city of Berkley, but no firm dates have been established.
Elaine C. Sheppard, of Clarkston, passed away at home on Aug. 27, 2023 at the age of 89.Wife of Elmer for 67 years, mother of Mark (Brenda) Sheppard, Thad Sheppard, Paul (Symantha Heath) Sheppard, and Cristina (Scott) Sheppard-Decius, grammy of Gabrielle (Brian), Nolan, Brandon, Nathan (Ricardo), Anastasia, Isabella, Genevieve, and Maximus, great-grandma of Austin and […]
Darrell Horace Cooper was born in Jonesboro, Ark., and lived in Egypt, Ark., until age four, when he moved to Pontiac with his parents Horace Edward Cooper and Ruby Mae Dedman Cooper.He attended various elementary schools, graduated from Waterford High School in 1960, and then attended Arkansas State University.While attending ASU, he lost his winter […]
Marjorie R. “Margie” Stover, of Clarkston, peacefully passed on Aug. 23, 2023, surrounded by her family, at the age of 86.Preceded in death by husband Lawrence D. “Smokey” Stover. Loving mother of David (Michelle) Stover and Douglas (Angela) Stover, fondly known as Grammy to David (Meghan) Stover, Danielle (Cody) Stover and Matthew Stover.Preceded in death […]