They thought nobody was home. Three suspects have been linked to at least five home invasions in northern Oakland County after they mistakenly broke into an occupied Independence Township home Friday, June 18. Jamie Catherine Shallal, 42, Eugene Anthony Lince, 36, and Anthony Wynn Owens, 35, were in the Oakland County Jail on Monday after […]
Chris Verros has been reminded many times in recent days that his daughter, Gina, ‘touched so many lives.? The 17-year-old Independence Township resident died in a Sunday, June 13 car crash, but friends from all directions have offered words ? and actions ? to honor her memory. Fellow soccer players and Girl Scouts wore their […]
Clarkston school officials believe they can cut about $1.6 million from their 2004-2005 budget, but that’s less than the goal of $1.9 million set by the school board in January. While the Deputy Superintendent David Reschke admitted it is less than was hoped, he told the school board June 14 it is a positive amount. […]
After months of discussions, the Independence Township board voted not to recommend the closing of Campfire Circle. However at their June 15 meeting, the board did say they would recommend the installation of speed humps, which are larger than traditional speed bumps, if petitioned by the residents. Campfire Circle connects Lake Waldon Village and Spring […]
We recently experienced a major house fire on June 1. Luckily, although this has been a trying experience, we are blessed that our family is all okay. We have multiple people to thank for their support following this event. First of all, we would like to thank the Independence Township Fire Department. Their response to […]
I would like to set the record straight for the people who have recently moved into our wonderful community. From the June 16 edition of The Clarkston News, the article titled ?2004 season celebrates 25 years of music in the park? should read 29 years. I directed the first concert on July 24, 1975 of […]
Area residents got a chance to meet and ask questions of township candidates at a forum put on by the Independence Township Senior Center Monday, June 2. Six of the seven candidates for Independence Township Trustee participated in the forum, with Sam Moraco unable to attend. There are four seats on the board available. Former […]
The Clarkston varsity softball team lost more than a chance at a state title last weekend. They lost eight seniors who helped lead what coach Al Land called the hardest working group he’s ever had. Clarkston’s best season in Land’s 13 years as head coach ended June 19 in Battle Creek at the hands of […]
Clarkston varsity volleyball coach Kelly Avenall might have a very, very difficult time making cuts in several years. Interest in her sport might be at an all-time high, evidenced by the hoards of local athletes who took part at Clarkston High School’s recent volleyball camp. Avenall said 109 kids from grades 5-8 and another 61 […]
Clarkston resident Jeff Grego has bowled plenty of 300 games. He claims heading into the final frame with yet another 300 game in the making, he hardly becomes nervous. But that all changes when he has one special spectator, his mother. Grego, 26, has been bowling for two decades and estimates he has about 25 […]