Independence Township officials will attempt to develop a “sensitive materials” policy that does not violate the Freedom of Information Act. Trustee Daniel Travis has raised the issue of whether township officials might inadvertently contribute to potential “identity theft.” He became concerned that trustees have received documents such as liquor license applications with information such as […]
OK, so who is this guy and what is he going to do to our wonderful community newspaper? Fair questions. To answer them, however, I will have to violate the journalistic principle that says I should minimize the number of times I use “I” in this column. For those to whom education is important, I […]
(Note: The following is the first of a series on how local school officials develop new and revised curricula in light of changing standards and technology.) It’s no longer, “Read chapter 10 and answer all the odd-numbered problems.” School officials say changing professional standards – not to mention state and federal regulations – have affected […]
There’s a great exchange from an old television program, in which two partners are reflecting on the events of the day. One expressed his desire to escape the mental stress. “I think it would be a lot easier just to be stupid,” he said. “Oh, the old ignorance is bliss thing,” his partner replied. The […]
The proposed Clarkston school bond issue hasn’t changed, but officials want it to have more complete information. The board of education on Monday, March 24 voted to amend their “Resolution Setting Matters To Be Voted Upon” based on a recommendation from school attorney Bob Thrun. “It does not change the intent or the content of […]
A former Springfield Township sheriff’s deputy faces 20 criminal charges in connection with his alleged involvement with Internet child pornography. John Gomez, 43, of Waterford was arraigned Friday, Jan. 16 on two 10-count warrants before 51st District Judge Richard D. Kuhn Jr. His preliminary exam, originally scheduled Tuesday, has been rescheduled for March 5, according […]
Recent warmth may make the early April ice storm seem like old news, but it’s effect is still real for residents and business owners alike. Taking a break from his chainsaw duties Wednesday, April 9, Clarkston DPW worker Bob Purlesy said all emergency work was done within the city limits, but he estimated up to […]
Education, prevention and limited use of larvicide will be the weapons against mosquitoes that might carry the West Nile virus into Springfield Township. Trustees on Thursday, April 10 agreed to use $9,238.32 in Oakland County funds to treat township catch basins and wet retention basins with a larvicide. They will not attempt to treat lakes, […]
It’s time to roll out the orange barrels, as the Road Commission for Oakland County has announced planned road construction for the 2003 season. One major project is ongoing from last year, and motorists should ‘expect delays.? Dixie Highway between I-75 and Davisburg Road in Springfield Township is being widened from four lanes to five, […]
Springfield Township officials held their noses and voted yes last week to join a cooperative program to collect and dispose of household hazardous waste. Trustees had previously endorsed the concept of the North Oakland Household Hazardous Waste Consortium (dubbed ‘No Haz?), but last-minute haggling over liability insurance led to a Thursday, April 10 debate over […]