By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Independence Township Board of Trustees approved the distribution of the 2035 Opportunities Master Plan as was recommended by the township planning commission, at its regular meeting on Sept. 24. At its meeting on Aug. 8, the planning commission approved the recommendation to the township board for […]
One candidate running for one two year seat By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — There are five candidates formally running for three seats on the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education in the Nov. 5 General Election. On the ballot for two six year seats are: Sharon Blumeno, Mike Clark and incumbent board […]
By View Newspaper Group staff Sunday, Oct. 6 marked the start of the 84th celebration of National Newspaper Week. Since 1940, Newspaper Association Managers has sponsored and supported National Newspaper Week, a week-long promotion of the newspaper industry in the United States and Canada. Each year the group develops a theme, and this year’s is Telling Our […]
Last week at a local service club meeting, where I spoke about the importance of community newspapers, I had the pleasure of dining with members before the business portion of the meeting. One of those members happens to be a poker buddy of and neighbor to my dad (View Newspaper Group Publisher Wes Smith). While […]
Campaign season is my favorite season, not because I love democracy, but because I love the beautiful campaign signs that appear everywhere. Campaign signs tell us who is running for office; this is valuable information because I don’t understand how to use the internet. Additionally, because I prefer candidates who waste money on frivolous things, […]
I am writing to encourage Clarkston voters to re-elect Stefanie Crane to another term on the Clarkston School Board. Stefanie has been a determined advocate for providing quality education to students, ensuring that each child has the resources they need to succeed. Her commitment to student growth, student safety, and fiscal responsibility has been instrumental […]
Our charter, like our master plan, is meant to guide this community. It was thoughtfully crafted by people who genuinely want what’s best for Clarkston. The proposed historic district charter amendment implies protections are currently missing, but do your homework: those protections are already in the state and historic district act and our local ordinance […]
Roger S. Messing age 59 of Holly, died unexpectedly at his home. Son of Jean (the late Jermia) Messing, father of Andrea (Nathaniel) Gurski; grandpa, of Austin, Violet, Lilley, and Paisley; brother of Joseph (Pamela) Messing, Ralph (Barbara) Messing, Dolores (Mark) Farrelly, Jacqueline Turner, Natalie (Robert) Hetzel, Lorie Hartwick, Timothy Messing, and Heather Messing (Dante […]
Lois M. Sanders; of Clarkston, passed away on September 29, 2024, at the age of 88, surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished mother of Julie(Mark) Lamphier, Gordon (Tammie) Sanders, Matthew (Adina) Sanders, and David(Renee) Sanders. She was a proud nana of 10, great-nana of eight, and sister-in-law to Sue Nelson. Lois was […]
Richard C. “Dick” Ayers; born November 17, 1943 in Gadsen, Alabama to Carnie and Cecile Ayers; of Clarkston formerly of Pontiac; passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by family and friends on September 28, 2024; age 80; husband of Kym Ogans-Ayers; father of Rick (Karen Kimbro) Ayers; stepfather of Kassandra (Charles) Philpot Jr., Charlie […]