From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998Road woes halt subdivision plans: Road problems caused a roadblock for a proposed new subdivision west of Dartmouth, between Indianwood and Oakhill roads. The Independence Township Planning Commission unanimously approved a special land use/cluster option for the site, which rested on a former gravel quarry. However […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998King and Queen for a day: Clarkston High School students Ricky Williams and Michelle Wilson were chauffeured in downtown Clarkston during the Homecoming Parade.City cracks down on truck traffic: The Clarkston City Council unanimously approved an amendment to its existing truck ordinance and had first readings […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998Township taxes to drop a few dollars this year: Independence Township residents saw a slight decrease in the township portion of their 1998 winter taxes. All millage rates were rolled back except for the police millage, a renewal was being proposed for the upcoming November ballot, […]
25 years ago – 1998Field of dreams a reality: The new field at Clarkston High School opened to rave reviews for its first weekend. On Friday night, the varsity football team crushed Brandon, 55-28. On Saturday, the CHS Marching Band took center stage at the 21st annual band competition.Clarkston schools’ student enrollment tops 7,000: The […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998New elementary gets water and sewer, barely: A vote to extend sewer and water to the new elementary school narrowly squeaked by the Independence Township Board of Trustees – mainly because officials differed on how Clarkston Community Schools was handling its new cooperative venture with the […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998Springfield approves Meadowlands: Jerome Forrester and Lynn Kacy were given an unanimous approval for their proposed Meadowlands cluster housing project by the Springfield Township board. The Meadowlands project, located near the Hidden Trail residential area off of Rattalee Lake Road, had been ongoing for nearly four […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998Following the dream into Autumn: It was a great day to follow your dreams, and youngsters on the Clarkston Chamber of Commerce float, which won the Best Float Award, were all smiles at this year’s Labor Day Parade.Board splits on rezonings: The Independence Township Board of […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998New post office opens in Clarkston: After months of construction and technical delays, a new Clarkston Post Office opened at 5799 S. Main Street near Dixie Highway. One of the biggest improvements was space – customers could shop a large “Postal Space” within the 4,085-square-foot facility.Roberts […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998Firefighters agree to five-year Independence Township contract: Negotiations between the Charter Township of Independence and the Independence Township firefighters resulted in an unanimous approval of a new five-year contract retroactive Jan. 1, 1997 during a special closed negotiations session. Sashabaw Road widening makes county list: Plans […]
25 years ago – 1998We had a lot of fun!: Dave and Heather Mingle joined their sons, Evan and Logan, for a day at Deer Lake Beach. Youngsters and their families thanked the Independence Township lifeguards for their service during the summer.Residents oppose Springfield Twp. development: The standing-room-only crowd spoke out against the approval of […]