Out of 250 applicants from 10 schools, Clarkston High School teacher Kyle Hughes was named the best, earning first place at the second-annual Walter P. Chrysler ‘Closing the Technology Gap in Education? awards ceremony. ‘I am overwhelmed because there are many, many deserving people here this night, but there is no one more appreciative than […]
The rumors are true. Dan Travis is leading a full slate of candidates for Independence Township Board. ‘You’ve elected me seven times as a trustee and I am here to tell you tonight, not again. No, I am going to run for township supervisor,? said Travis at a kickoff event Monday at Clarkston Caf?. ‘The […]
More than130 people filled American Legion Post 63 April 30 to show appreciation for volunteers who help at the Senior Center. ‘Over 4,000 volunteer hours were recorded,? said Margaret Bartos, senior center director. ‘This is to honor the volunteers and we invite the township board and the other people to help us honor them. It […]
Ron and Janna McCann, owners of Miracle Ear in Waterford, hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for their second store in Independence Township April, 29. Ron and Janna were joined by members of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce, Clarkston Rotary Club, several friends, family members and customers as well as three guests […]
Point of order: Independence Township has yet to adopt Robert’s Rules for its Board of Trustees meetings. The rules, which structures debate around motions and resolutions, would help keep control of meetings, said Trustee Dan Travis at the April 15 township meeting. ‘It’s decorum. It creates opportunity for the board to conduct business in a […]
Poll workers are prepared to be very busy this election day. One thing they won’t have to worry about it where to get lunch. Clarkston State Bank has that covered. ‘The bank has been doing it since 1999,? said Dawn Horner, vice president of CSB. ‘I go to Rudy’s and tell them I want a […]
For business owners Marlene and Keith Stone, staying local is an advantage. ‘We’re not tainted by different attitudes of different areas,” Keith said. “You have so many companies, marketing research, advertising in one sector (in Detroit), so everybody kind of looks at it the same way, where we don’t. We view it from here.” Another […]
Beaumont’s down, but not out. Eric Hunt, vice president of operations for William Beaumont Hospital ambulatory services, and other representatives plan to meet with Dick Carlisle, Independence Township planner, and township Building Department officials to figure the next steps. ‘We’ve kind of outlined the different options that we have and we’re trying to figure out […]
Voters will decide whether going green is worth an extra $765,000. Independence Township trustees voted unanimously April 15 to put the 0.45 mill property tax increase up for a vote Nov. 4. The money would be used to buy property and preserve it as undeveloped, green space. ‘Well, I’ve got to say, I’m very, very […]
With a declining economy and many homeowner trying unsuccessfully to sell, the state came through recently with a new law to help. The catch: you have less than a month to take advantage of it. ‘It’s up to the homeowner to come to us,? said Beverly Shaver, Independence Township assessor. ‘They have to come and […]