BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor The next time City Council meets with attorneys about pending litigation, it will probably be in closed session. “I would really like to have Mr. (James) Tamm present and we can go into closed session to ask him some of these direct questions” about the Susan Bisio vs. the […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Clarkston City Council approved first reading of a revised ordinance to appoint members of the Historic District Commission. According to the revision, members “shall be nominated by any council member and confirmed by a majority vote of the legislative body serving. A member may be removed from the Historic […]
BY JESSICA STEELEY Clarkston News Staff Writer Teachers’ unions are appealing a ruling of the Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC), saying they violated the state Right to Work Law. “We disagree with the finding,” said David Crim, spokesperson for the Michigan Education Association. “We are appealing the ruling and plan to let the legal process […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor City Council voted unanimously to approve a $3,325 budget amendment for tree planting, Oct. 9. However, some trees have already been purchased and planted, a violation of city ordinances, said Mayor Steven Percival. According to ordinance 30.15, “the council must approve all purchases and sales,” except for purchases by […]
BY JESSICA STEELEY Clarkston News Staff Writer Golfers at the seventh annual LaLonde Charity Open in July hope to help a lot of veterans with $132,918.23 in donations. “The amount of money they’re able to raise is absolutely amazing,” said the Hon. Kelley Kostin, judge in the 52/2 District Court and the Veterans Treatment Court. […]
Independence Township Trustee Jose Aliaga kicked off his run for state representative of the 43rd district during a campaign fundraiser at Via Bologna, Sept. 26. Aliaga is running for the Republican party on a platform of lower taxes, less regulation and smaller government. “No matter if it’s election season or not, I’m still knocking on […]
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Independence Substation is seeking information on a suspect who has been passing counterfeit currency at businesses throughout Independence Township. The suspect has been targeting small businesses and food stores during early afternoon hours. In these incidents, he posed as a customer and made small purchases, usually under $10 in value. […]
Independence Township Fire Department, along with firefighters from Brandon and Springfield townships, will be at Clarkston High School for training on Friday, Oct. 20, about 8-10 a.m. “Should you see or hear of the presence of emergency vehicles at CHS during the day on Friday, please do not be alarmed. While the training lasts for […]
The Clarkston Area Optimist Club installed new officers for their 32nd year in Clarkston. The motto of the Optimist Club is “Bringing Out the Best in Kids.” The Clarkston Area Optimist Club installed new officers for their 32nd year in Clarkston. The motto of the Optimist Club is “Bringing Out the Best in Kids.” The local club […]
Parent Volunteers, from left, Lauren Middleton, Rochelle Tersigni, Allyson Hemsworth, Melissa Tillier, Kelly Duty, and Dorine Klages helped make the Independence Elementary fun run burst with color this year. Photo by Jessica Steeley