By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor The Milo Project, a self-confidence and anti-bullying initiative for young elementary-age children, is gaining steam and is taking the next step with The Milo Project Family Fun Walk 2023, taking place at Depot Park on July 15 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. “The Milo Project invites all to bring the […]
American Legion Campbell-Richmond Post 63 Commander Steve Willett, Auxiliary Executive Board Member Judy McCutcheon, and Sons of the American Legion Squadron Commander Bob Long raise the American flag to begin the Memorial Day ceremony at Lakeview Cemetery. Photo: Matt Mackinder
Residents are reminded of the city ordinance that requires lawns be kept at six inches’ height or less. Residents are also asked to not direct grass clippings into the street where they can clog storm drains and cause minor flooding.
Clarkston City Manager Jonathan Smith said he is frequently asked about the status of paid parking in the city’s Depot Road parking lot, especially among business owners and employees. “My answer is, as soon as our ordered signs arrive and are installed, we will launch paid parking,” Smith said in his weekly communication to residents […]
On Friday, May 26, deputies were called to the Algonac Harbour Club for a boating accident that had occurred at the marina, located in Algonac, which is about 56 miles southeast of Clarkston. According to the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department, deputies discovered a 23-foot Cobia center console had crashed into a dock while attempting […]
Due to extremely dry conditions, the Springfield Township Fire Department has instituted a ban on all outdoor burning until further notice. A follow-up notice will be sent when the ban is lifted, or check springfield-twp.us.
Sharon A. Ottman, born April 27, 1947 in Ontario, Canada to Donald and Mary Tracey, passed away June 2, 2023 at the age of 76 while her husband held her hand. Wife of David for 58 years, mother of Tania (Paul) Pasterz, Pete (Teresa) Ottman, Chris (Michelle) Ottman, and Marnie (Jeff) Chamberlain, grandma “Nana” of […]
SYNOPSIS ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE MAY 23, 2023 – Regular Meeting CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M. APPROVED: Agenda as Presented PRESENTATION: Four Day Workweek Pilot – Board Update APPROVED Consent Agenda as Presented 1. Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2023 and Special Meeting Minutes […]
MaryEllen Hanson passed away in Flower Mound, Tex., on May 1, 2023 at the age of 98. Preceding her in death was her husband B.J. Hanson and her daughter Jan Hanson Frost. She is survived by her daughter Bev Hanson Hedum as well as four grandsons and three great-grandchildren. MaryEllen was a 24-year resident of […]
Christian Donald Johnson, “Chris” as most called him, born Aug. 1, 1968, passed away May 28, 2023 of natural causes at the age of 54. Son of Linda Wyse, brother of Valerie (Kevin) Dankert and Matt Johnston, and loving uncle of Ty, Dylan, and Ryan Dankert. Preceded in death by his grandparents Frances and Aldo […]