Months since electoral defeat of the open-space millage proposal, township officials want to know if residents support it. For Independence Township resident Michael Powell, the question is almost too much to bear. ‘It’s typical of Independence Township to ignore the people again and use our money on something that’s already been voted on,? Powell said. […]
Independence Township union employees get a two-percecnt raise after all. Independence Township Board denied the raise two months ago for American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees employees. Renegotiation brought a compromise ? two-percent raise for one year instead of three. The board voted 5-2 in favor of the revised contract. ‘We rejected it […]
Cleaning up a hodge-podge of maintenance responsibilities could save money and improve service for Independence Township. To find out how much, Township Board approved up to $3,000 to Carlisle/Wortman & Associates. “Over the years, township maintenance functions have been spread over 3-4 departments as well as privately contracted,? said Dick Carlisle, planning consultant, at the […]
No more snow. Cold.Hats. Gloves. Scarfs.Heavy coats.Long Johns. Barren trees. Gray skies. Icy breath. Bad driving conditions. Bah humbug. Instead think of Blue skies. Green grass. Flowers blossom. Rays of sunshine. Refreshing rains. Smiling faces. Birds chirping. I love how just a few adjectives can paint a picture in your mind and get your imagination […]
The ceiling tiles are up, walls are painted, and the carpet is laid. Township officials are looking to start moving items to the new hall on March 16. Dave Belcher will be requesting the Township Board close current township hall on Main Street from March 20-23. During the move, the current hall will be partially […]
How easy is it to navigate on the surface of the moon? The 34 students and 15 mentors of Clarkston High Robotics Team RUSH will soon find out. This year’s FIRST Robotics challenge, called ‘Lunacy,? is played on a 54-by-24-foot, low-friction field called ‘the crater,? simulating moon’s one-sixth gravity. ‘It’s going to be a lot […]
Despite difficult economic times, Clarkston-area residents raised more money than anticipated at a fundraiser for Lighthouse last week. “We had funds over $33,000, which is amazing,” said Kris Nord of Lighthouse. Dr. Shivajee and Terri Nallamouthu of Independence Township opened their home for the annual Open Your Heart fundraiser. Next year’s event will be held […]
Michelle Phaup and Lend a Helping Hand hosts a ‘Benefit for Brandon Schlick,? Friday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m., at Deer Lake Athletic Club. On Sept. 28, 2008, Schlick got into a car accident just outside of Orlando, Fla., where he was living. His best friend was driving and Brandon was thrown from the car and […]
When the late Bill Cobb asked his friend Dale Bond to research his old boss, Edwin Victor Bailey, he was interested in Bailey’s family tree. After a year of research, Bond, whose son married Cobb’s daughter, found that and more ? Cobb was a direct descendant of Clarkston founders Jeremiah and Nelson Clark. ‘It’s so […]
Couples, friends, and families enjoyed a night out to celebrate Valentines Day at Fountains Golf and Banquet Center, Saturday night. Dinner included a choice of three different entrees of chicken, steak, or fish. All meals were searved with a glass of Champagne, green beans almondine, roasted redskins, bread, caesar salad, soup, and two chocolate covered […]