Waterford Twp. man dies in motorcycle crash in Independence

INDEPENDENCE TWP. — A 42-year-old Waterford Township man is dead after being fatally injured on Saturday night when the motorcycle he was driving crashed in Independence Township.According to police, the motorcycle sideswiped one car and then was struck by another on Sashabaw Road near Fowler Drive.The crash occurred at around 11 p.m. when the man, […]

Disappointed in current supervisor

I am disappointed in our present township supervisor Jose Aliaga.I have written two letters to Mr. Aliaga citing various concerns. Both letters were ignored.A candidate running with Mr. Aliaga stopped by asking for our vote and I told her about the letters and that they were ignored. She said she would speak to Mr. Aliaga. […]

Retired township supervisor talks upcoming primary

After serving 10 years as your Independence Township Supervisor, I’m getting bombed with questions on who would best serve our community. Thought this might help.Supervisor – Chuck Phyle. Successful businessman, 45 year resident with a very clear vision for our community. Primary Goal: Keep small town – Norman Rockwell feel to Independence.Treasurer – Paul Brown. […]

Re-Elect Sam Moraco and Cari Neuback

I was the township supervisor for 12 years and a trustee for eight years.I urge the voters to re-elect Sam Moraco for Independence Township Trustee and vote for no other trustee to make sure he is elected.I also urge voters to re-elect Cari Neubeck for clerk and not vote for any other current township board […]

Dear Editor,

Here in Clarkston, we enjoy wonderful public schools, beautiful public parks and an active public library. These things make our community an appealing place for families to live. These things make us a community (rather than a bunch of people who just happen to live near each other), and our continued commitment to these things […]

How to win the Stanley Cup(or your version of the Stanley Cup)

Before reading this column, I’d like to offer a fair warning to hockey players, hockey coaches and sports fans in general, that I know nothing about hockey or sports in general. Despite being a Michigan native, to say I’m even a hockey fan would be a stretch.What I am a fan of, however, is the […]

Clarkston Garden Club features Seven Local Gardens at annual Garden Walk July 17

Clarkston Garden Club features Seven Local Gardens at annual Garden Walk July 17

Bruce and Carole Sawyer will have their garden featured at this year’s Clarkston Garden Walk on July 17. Photo provided. Photo provided. By Joette KunseContributing WriterINDEPENDENCE TWP. — Summertime embodies flowers and gardens. The Clarkston Garden Walk has been the gateway to Clarkston gardeners sharing their gardens.The Clarkston Garden Club is hosting the Walk for […]

Phyllis A. Weston, 91

Phyllis A. Weston, 91

Phyllis A. Weston; born October 25, 1932 in Pontiac to Chester and Marie Campain; of Clarkston; passed away July 1, 2024 at the age of 91.Mother of Victoria (Nick) Kahaian, Clifford (Teresa) Weston and Wendy (John) Locke; grandma of Melissa (Steven) Speagle, Zachery Philpott, Cole (Skye) Weston and Jared (Olivia) Weston; great grandma “G.G.” of […]

Stanley Harris Darling, 92

Stanley Harris Darling, 92

Stanley Harris Darling; of Clarkston, previously of Lansing and Highland Park; passed away on June 25, 2024, at the age of 92.Preceded in death by his parents Stanley I and Ann E. (Harris) Darling, as well as, his first wife Joanna (Raynor) Darling and his second wife Anne (Robinson Clark) Darling. Loving father of Julie […]

Leonard Thomas Wasilk

Leonard Thomas Wasilk

Leonard Thomas Wasilk passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024. He was born on April 24, 1943. He grew up in Posen, Ml, where he earned his “PHD” he would say, his Posen High Diploma. His friends called him the Mayor of Posen, because he knew everything about the town and whose boy or girl […]