After 32 years at Maranatha Baptist Church in Independence Township, assistant pastor Steve Sanders is leaving the area but not the church. Sanders, along with his family, is set to relocate to Tanzania to participate in missionary work. ‘We are very excited to be going, but it is very difficult to leave,? Sanders said. ‘We […]
Count Independence Township as one of the local governments concerned about plans for a Consumers Energy pipeline. At their March 2 meeting, the Independence Board of Trustees authorized their attorney Steve Joppich to intervene on behalf of the township. The plan calls for 24.4 miles of a 36-inch natural gas pipeline to be built. A […]
A little piece of America died last week as McDonald’s decided to get out of the super size business. Yes, Ronald is getting rid of the extra large portions of french fries and soft drinks. By the end of the year, the more than 13,000 McDonald’s around the country will stop selling super size portions […]
The Lighthouse in Clarkston got a pleasant surprise last week when an anonymous donator provided $1,000 worth of groceries. ‘It was the best surprise,? Lighthouse employee Lisa Mujica said. ‘We usually know when things are coming so this was a fantastic surprise. We were completely out of cereal so it is good to have some.? […]
After years of discussion, studies and debate, the widening of Sashabaw Road project officially began March 13. A crowd of approximately 60 people, which included politicians, business owners and students from Pine Knob Elementary, gathered in front of the elementary school for the official groundbreaking ceremony. ‘Independence Township has prepared for this improvement with long […]
While Independence Township Treasurer Jim Wenger announced he will seek another term, Clerk Joan McCrary has decided it is time to call it quits. Wenger has served as Treasurer for the last eight years. He has been actively involved with the Clarkston Area Optimist Club, Clarkston Area Youth Assistance, North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy and […]
There are just some people that you instantly like. Independence Township Clerk Joan McCrary is one of those individuals. And get this, she is a politician and I still like her. I first met McCrary about two and a half years ago on my first day as editor of The Clarkston News. The outgoing editor, […]
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 […]