By Joette KunseSpecial to the Clarkston News INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Many drivers cruise down Maybee Road each day, but do you know who the Maybees were?And where did they live, what did they do, where did they come from?Come to the Lakeview Cemetery Walk Oct. 8 from 1-4 p.m. and meet an actor portraying Charlotte […]
Sir Edmund joins Everest Homecoming Queen Kathleen Thibodeau and Homecoming King Matthew Bautel during the ceremony last Friday night, Sept. 29, at halftime of the Mountaineers’ home football game against Cardinal Mooney Catholic, a 21-7 win for Everest. Photo: Mary Roselli
In the historic village with many large mature trees close to the sidewalks, “the task of replacing broken or heaved sidewalks is almost continuous,” said Clarkston City Manager Jonathan Smith in a recent communication to city residents and business colleagues.The city has just under five miles of sidewalk, or about 6,500 slabs. Of these 6,500 […]
INDEPENDENCE TWP. — After announcing two weeks ago that a suspected case of hepatitis A was discovered at the Ivy Lounge inside Pine Knob Music Theatre, the Oakland County Health Division said in an update Sept. 21 that the case was confirmed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Laboratory.The Health Division advises […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — At the Sept. 19 regular meeting of the Independence Township Board of Trustees, discussion took place regarding the township’s sheriff’s substation having a police presence at Everest Collegiate High School and Academy.Township Supervisor Jose Aliaga said Everest is proposing paying 80% of a deputy’s salary and the […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Independence Township resident Michael Fetzer recently received a proposed assessment from the Lake Improvement Board for Clarkston Mill Ponds that noted all aquatic plant management activities and resources are to be directed to the Lower Mill Pond only, with none directed to the Upper Ponds.He says the […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor CLARKSTON — It’s time to chow down, Clarkston.Coming up on Oct. 1, from noon to 6 p.m., Main Street in downtown Clarkston will be home to the 25th Annual Taste of Clarkston event, a day where local restaurants set up shop in the street to showcase their respective menus to […]
At the Sept. 5 Independence Township Board of Trustees meeting, Gus Zetouna, top, was appointed to the Downtown Development Authority Board to fill a term ending Dec. 31, 2025. Jason Borsheim, bottom, was appointed to the Independence Township Planning Commission to fill a term ending Dec. 31, 2025. Kendal Petzold was also appointed to the […]
On Sept. 8, Clarkston SCAMP’s golf outing was held at The Fountains Golf and Banquet Center.More than 130 golfers attended the event, which benefits SCAMP’s programming for children and young adults with special needs.— Matt Mackinder PHOTO: The putting contest had many participants. See more photos on pages 5 and 11 in this week’s print […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP — Since Jose Aliaga took office as Independence Township supervisor last November, change has come to the township one new project at a time.Earlier this year, a four-day work week pilot program was implemented for township employees, while progress has been made on refurbishing township parks.Aliaga also noted […]