For Dave Wagner, Independence Township supervisor, 2007 was an excellent year. ‘We had some budget concerns that the board addressed to me and I was confident that we would have a good year. It appears right now that it was another banner year for the township,? he said. ‘Of course, our audit won’t be completed […]
In spite of cold weather and a few inches of blanketed snow, voters from Independence Township, Springfield Township, and the City of the Village of Clarkston still found their way to the polls for the 2008 Presidential Primary election Tuesday, Jan. 15. ‘I’m glad that we did have a turnout that was not bad. Especially […]
As Ryan Thomas reflected on the past 12 months of 2007, he said, ‘it’s been a very busy, but rewarding year.? After graduating from Clarkston High School in 2000, Thomas went on to the Air Force Academy and graduated in 2004. He was assigned to Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, where his squadron is […]
In 1988, George Bush was president, the economy threatened recession, and the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce had about 50 members. History may have repeated itself 20 years later, except the chamber now has 638 members. Marking its 20th anniversary, the chamber Board of Directors hosts a celebration Thursday, Jan. 24, at Deer Lake Athletic […]
After 20 years, the Clarkston Village Players present Neil Simon’s, ‘God’s Favorite? once again at the Depot Theatre. This play comedy is a loose modern day tale of the Biblical story of Job. ‘It is God who gives and God who takes away,? said Joe Benjamin (played by Al Bartlett.) Joe, the modern day Job, […]
With 25 years of experience, Independence Township resident Darren Francisco, president of All Performance Concrete Construction is no amateur when it comes to the concrete business. He has owned three different companies and been in business for himself for seven years. ‘I absolutely love what I do, I wouldn’t do anything else. I’ve done a […]
Because of one court case in Detroit, Clarkston-area absentee voters may find themselves disenfranchised if they don’t act soon. Voters 60 years and older used to receive absentee ballots automatically, but not anymore. Now, they must request an absentee ballot by either calling the township, writing a letter with their signature on it, or going […]
Jim Wenger has decided it’s time to let somebody else count Independence Township’s money. Treasurer since 1996, Wenger said he will not seek re-election this fall. ‘I am saddened because Jim’s been my buddy for the last three years,? said Clerk Shelagh Vanderveen. ‘I’m going to miss him because he’s right next door to me […]
If disaster befalls Independence Township, firefighters have a plan. They’ll call the rest of the county for help. ‘We’ve worked on this for about a year and half,? said Steve Ronk, fire chief for Independence Township. ‘This is an attempt to get all 42 to sign under one umbrella, mutual aid pack, which has never […]
Kevin Woodham enjoys licking the frosting from his fingers while making his ginger bread house at his school Christmas party. Photo by Trevor Keiser