Independence Township officials and area seniors are once again planning to revisit the issue of new Senior Center facilities in Independence Township. The Independence Township Senior Advisory Committee is recommending a new building with adequate basic structure, then adding on as expanded needs can be demonstrated and dollars are available. Independence Township residents voted down […]
Thinking out loud: ? Congratulations to the Clarkston High School basketball team for their run in the state tournament. Coach Fife and his squad have provided the area with some exciting ‘March Madness.? ? As long as I am giving out congratulations I might as well send some to Bob Seger. The local rock star […]
After much discussion, one of the largest construction projects in Independence Township history has been given the green light. The Independence Township Board of Trustees voted 6-1 to approve the second reading of the Liberty PUD. The vote clears the way for a $40 million mixed-use real estate development on the west side of Sashabaw […]
Allen Brown, Ryan Blanchard, Fiona Blanchard and Stacie Heichel will be walking for a cause this August. The four will participate in the Breast Cancer 3-Day which is a 60-mile walk for men and women who want to make a personal difference in the fight against breast cancer. They are doing this in honor of […]
Ahh, now I know how the other half lives. I felt like a high roller Friday night after my friend scored us some tickets to the Pistons game. You see these were not just any old tickets to a basketball game. Instead, my buddy had gotten tickets to the Cingular Wireless Club. At first I […]
The Clarkston girls? varsity soccer team got a possible taste of the playoffs, even though spring break doesn’t even kick off for another few days. The Wolves took on district member Grand Blanc April 2 at the Clarkston High School soccer field and fell 2-0 on a crisp, early spring evening. The loss dropped Clarkston […]
Beth Stalker has a passion for music. The Clarkston resident is working on bringing that music to others by playing venues in the Metro Detroit area and also recording a compact disc. ‘I want to touch people with my music. I am trying to impact lives,? Stalker said. ‘I want people to hear my music […]
Noise problems in Deer Valley subdivision have the Independence Township Board of Trustees revisiting their sound ordinance. Residents from the subdivision packed the Independence Township Board meeting April 6 to address the board during the public forum. The neighbors complained about individuals renting Bruce Kasl’s property and their use of motorcross bikes. ‘It has made […]
The senior center debate is back again. The issue was a hot topic two years ago when the construction of a new senior center was voted down by the voters of Independence Township. However the issue is back as township officials and the Senior Advisory Committee are brainstorming ideas once again. I can imagine what […]
Can we please stop the insanity and eliminate tipping in our culture? I mean, the entire process is idiotic from where I sit. This came to a head last week when I dined for lunch at a fine Clarkston establishment. The group of four I was in had good food, humorous discussion and great atmosphere […]