Collin Walls? brief life of retirement is over. He’s back in Springfield Township’s supervisor seat, appointed to serve out Mike Trout’s term. Told he could start anytime until Aug. 11, the township’s deadline to appoint a new supervisor, Walls said he was ready immediately ? Clerk Laura Moreau swore him into office that night, at […]
Interviews complete, Springfield Township Board meets this week to appoint a new board supervisor. The township board interviewed candidates Marc J. Cooper, former trustee; Virginia Fischbach; Roger Lamont, township trustee; William Leddy, planning commissioner; George Mansour, developer; Collin Walls, former supervisor of 32 years; Neil Willson, planning commissioner; and Paul Zelenak, Lake Orion village manager, […]
Independence Township Supervisor Dave Wagner missed the last seven regularly scheduled meetings due to illness, and a third of all meetings in 2010. He still receives his full salary of $78,248 per year, as well as car allowance of $600 a month and other benefits. Trustee Neil Wallace, one of several candidates to advocate for […]
History comes to life in the 2011 Clarkston Village Players Youth Theater’s summer production of “Night at the Wax Museum.” “The hysterical meets the historical in this comic romp through the wackiest wax museum in history,” said Director Donna Ellis. The production by Tim Kelly, music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur, features six unlucky students […]
For Jean Saile, family was most important. She and her husband James Saile created a big one, with six children. As Clarkston News editor from 1971-1977, family was a frequent topic of her weekly ‘Hill ‘n Gully? column. Family’s why she joined the CNews in the first place. ‘When she worked for Pontiac Press, she […]
Learning to read was a struggle for 9-year-old Hannah Rostek of Clarkston. Her parents and teachers worked with her for years, trying to understand why Rostek, a bright, outgoing girl, had trouble deciphering the words sitting there on the page. Trouble was, the words weren’t. ‘They were popping off the page, I’d see halos around […]
Without direct community support, Clarkston’s Fourth of July would have withered on the vine this year. But folks came through, ensuring a day filled of parading patriotism through downtown and festival fun in Clintonwood Park, topped with a full fireworks display. In keeping with their promise to match every dollar raised for July 4 festivities, […]
When the Clarkston Fourth of July Parade marches down Main Street, Monday, Terry and Muriel Shelswell of Independence Township, and their sons Michael and Ben, will be there in Terry’s collection of historic military vehicles. “I’m honored to be there ? it’ll be great,” said Terry, who has been collecting military trucks since 1988, when […]
When the Clarkston Fourth of July Parade marches down Main Street, Monday, Terry and Muriel Shelswell of Independence Township, and their sons Michael and Ben, will be there in Terry’s collection of historic military vehicles. “I’m honored to be there ? it’ll be great,” said Terry, who has been collecting military trucks since 1988, when […]
Those interested in serving as interim Springfield Township supervisor have until July 1 to apply. In a special meeting, June 16, Township Board accepted the resignation of Supervisor Mike Trout, and set up a process to find his replacement. “While the resignation was unexpected, I understand Mike’s decision to pursue this opportunity,” said Trustee Denny […]