Two new additions to the Clarkston Village Players strutted their acting chops at the opening night of the troop’s production of ‘Proof? by David Auburn. Christine Marie Horstmann debuted as the lead Catherine, a brilliant young woman attempting to discover exactly how much she resembles her father, and how much she resembles herself. The first […]
After more then 25 years with Secrest Wardle, the Independence Township Board of Trustees voted 6-1 on Jan. 4 to hire new legal representation. According to Township Supervisor Dave Wagner, the decision has been a long time coming, since before his election in the August primaries. ‘I felt as if there wasn’t enough control of […]
The Clarkston Village Players are once again stretching their acting talents in the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play ‘Proof? by David Auburn. The drama explores the life of Catherine and her relationships to her deceased father, her remote sister and even herself. Catherine has spent years caring for her brilliant, but unstable father, […]
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Springfield Township’s newest business offers residents a place to receive top-notch care for those delicate cleaning items. Earl’s Cleaners, located at 9768 Dixie Highway, provides professional cleaning services for all clothing items. In addition, the business offers shirt laundry, wedding gown preservation, drapery cleaning, comforter cleaning and professional alterations. ‘We provide a high lever of […]
Changes, changes and more changes. Independence Township officials should be receiving a formal proposal within the next week for a possible Wal-Mart, Lowe’s and 100-room hotel development near the Sashabaw Rd. and I-75 connection. According to Supervisor Dave Wagner, township officials have spoken informally with Orco Investments Inc., a Troy-based developer, concerning development of a […]
Residents won’t notice much of a change in service at the Independence Twp. library, but workers there will certainly be aware of the difference, or actually a lack of one. The Independence Township Board of Trustees recently approved $74,282 for the purchase of 3M RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) equipment. RFID equipment is the scanning system […]
Independence seniors will be able to continue receiving the comfortable, quality transportation they have come to rely on from the Independence Township Senior Center. The Independence Board of Trustees approved the purchase of a non-handicap lift van for the center at their Dec. 21 meeting. The van will replace a vehicle that has reached 150,000 […]
‘And my heart is glad as I wind aroun? The friendly road to Clarkston town.? These melodic words are some of Laura Glasel’s favorite. The Independence Township native not only grew up hearing and enjoying this wonderful poetry, but also living the very life depicted. ‘On the Road to Clarkston Town? is a beautifully written […]
Now that the election season is finally over, several changes have been taking place in the Independence Township offices. One important behind the scenes change not to miss is new township Deputy Clerk Paula Heenan. The Independence Township Board approved hiring Heenan at their Dec. 7 regular meeting. Heenan is a Clarkston High School graduate […]