BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Joe Luginski can keep his seat on the City Council and Planning Commission for the next two-and-a-half weeks. City Council voted 5-1 at its Oct. 8 meeting to keep Luginski on both panels, despite Charter and ordinance rules against it. “I think we should follow our charter – one […]
BY KIRSTEN ISBELL Clarkston News Intern Writer When voters hit the polls on Nov. 6, they’ll have a chance to take on the political gerrymander. Proposal 2 would amend Michigan’s Constitution to create an independent citizens’ redistricting commission, in charge of redrawing Michigan Senate, Michigan House, and U.S. Congressional districts every 10 years. “Other states […]
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters was in town, Oct. 8, for breakfast and a discussion about self-driving cars at Bowman Auto Center. “Development of autonomous vehicles and the technology to create them is such an important part of our auto industry and economy in Michigan,” said Fred Ritter, past president and current board member of the Clarkston […]
BY KIRSTEN ISBELL Clarkston News Intern Writer Springfield Township voters will decide on a Police Millage Renewal, Nov. 6. If approved, the eight-year millage would collect about $971,000 exclusively for police services. “It’s not an increase on taxes, just a renewal intended to maintain our current level of service,” said Collin Walls, Springfield Township supervisor. […]
BY BRENDA DOMINICK Clarkston News Staff Writer Fall is here, but projects from the summer continue, said Finance Director Wendy Hillman in her third-quarter financial report to Independence Township Board, Oct. 9. The Clintonwood Spraypark is about halfway complete, with $240,268 spent out of $465,000 budgeted for the project. Renovation of the Clintonwood Park Day Camp […]
City Council and Planning Commission will meet in a joint session to hear the results of Carlisle Wortman Associates’ city parking study, 7 p.m., Oct. 22, at Clarkston United Methodist Church, 6600 Waldon Road. The study, commissioned by City Council for $9,900, includes supply and demand for parking, parking management, and ideas from downtown business […]
Candidates running for a one-year term on Clarkston City Council member, ending Nov. 11, 2019, include Michael E. Cascone and David Marsh. Michael E. Cascone had a 45-year career in corporate and municipal risk management, 20 of those years working directly with, and managing other, in providing risk management services to municipal Risk Management programs […]
From left, Cub Scout Pack 163 Secretary Chris Chwasz, and scouts Carter Bryson and Gannon Drouin raise the flag at Fall Camping 2018. Pack 163 of Calvary Lutheran Church and Independence Elementary earned badges, learned outdoor safety and flag ceremonies, and had fun at the camping event at Independence Oaks County Park, Sept. 28-30. Photo […]
Team Rumble, Erica McCarthy and Gretchen Terpening of the Canine Companions Rescue Center of Clarkston, with Rumble the dog. Photo by Phil Custodio Volunteers head to court as they help puppy recover BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor When the couple accused of abusing and abandoning Rumble the dog go to court later this month, […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Clarkston mayoral candidates Eric Haven and incumbent Steven Percival have different approaches to the Charter-defined duty of presiding over City Council meetings, “To ‘preside’ at City Council meetings, I intend to do so by inviting public opinion, respectfully submitted, planning two hour meetings, and encouraging well researched information so […]