By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Adam Kline took over in October as the director of the Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors (ITPRS) Department, replacing Derek Smith, who took a similar job in Northville.Kline was previously the township manager for Oakland Township.“That management experience is beneficial in running a successful parks and […]
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard is warning residents not to fall for the latest telephone scam which uses the Sheriff’s Office name and fictitious command staff to target registered sex offenders.“This is just another variant of all of the scams that we are seeing,” Bouchard said. “The common thread is someone in a purported position […]
Craig, Christopher and Emilie Wojcik enjoy family time on Santa’s sleigh at the Clarkston Christmas Market last Saturday afternoon. More photos on pages 3 and 25 of this week’s paper. Photo: Matt Mackinder
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor CLARKSTON — Lifelong Clarkston and Independence Township resident Beverly Weddle has gone through ups and downs over the past few years.Now, she’s looking to give back for the holidays.“Over three years ago, I made a Facebook group called ‘Angels Blessing the homeless,’” said Weddle. “We did really well for a […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Last month, Bruce Quigley was unsuccessful in his bid to become an Independence Township trustee.His luck changed after he won $25,000 a year for life playing the Michigan Lottery’s Lucky For Life game on Thanksgiving.The 54-year-old Quigley won the enormous prize when his Lucky For Life ticket […]
Santa and Mrs. Claus bring up the rear of the Holiday Lights Parade last Saturday in downtown Clarkston. Photo: Matt Mackinder
INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The nominations have arrived for the 2023 Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce yearly awards.Winners will be announced at the Annual Gala and Awards Dinner at Deer Lake Athletic Club, 6167 White Lake Road, set for tomorrow night at 6 p.m.Volunteer of the Year: Alex Wint (Merrill Lynch), Lisa Humphrey (Studio 8 Fitness […]
Bailey Lake Elementary’s first grade Girl Scout Troop #77774 recently completed a service project by collecting 456 handmade cards from Young 5s-fifth grade students at the school. In partnership with the organization Million Thanks, these cards will be sent to U.S. troops during the holidays. Photo: Stacey Shipp
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor LANSING — Clarkston residents Greg Salwin and Dr. Amy Engelhardt-Kalbfleisch were appointed to the state’s Certificate of Need (CON) Commission last month by Governor Gretchen WhitmerSalwin is the senior manager of health care initiatives and program management for Stellantis (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, LLC).As part of his duties in this role, […]
At the Nov. 27 Clarkston City Council meeting, the items to vote on a new councilmember to take the place of new Mayor Sue Wylie and a new Historic District Commission commissioner to fill the open position until July 2024 were tabled until the Dec. 11 meeting, still within the 30-day appointment requirement, as Wylie […]