When the hammer fell, Jordan Development Company Vice President Ben Brower had lease to oil, natural gas, and other mineral resources beneath Bay Court Park. He bid $444 for mineral leases in Independence Township, and other sites in Oakland County, for $12 per acre during an auction in Lansing, May 8. The rights of Independence […]
To brighten up the downtown, Clarkston Retailers Group may have to pay $3,750 to amend the city’s ordinance on illuminated signs. Since their talk with the City Council about amending city ordinances to allow lit signs, April 9, business owners have been weighing their options. ‘There’s a science to retail, and light is important,? said […]
If you’ve driven near the intersection of Sashabaw and Oak Hill road recently, you may have noticed some burnt trees and shrubs in Independence Oaks North. That’s because on March 17 and April 2, Dave Borneman LLC and the Parks and Recreation department started a controlled fire there to destroy invasive species. They hoped to […]
Those attending the Memorial Day Ceremony, Monday, May 28, can look forward to honoring our fallen soldiers with some new proceedings. American Legion Post 63 invites the public to enjoy the annual parade at 10 a.m. in downtown Clarkston. Afterward, they can join the veterans in the Lakeview Cemetery for a ceremony to honor our […]
Independence Township voters will be asked two questions about the Fire Department ? renewal of the current millage rate at 3.1688, and an increase of .59 mills. The board voted unanimously, May 15, in favor of the fire mill increase. ‘We haven’t had a tax increase on the fire department since 2000,? Trustee Neil Wallace […]
In light of the recent school bond defeat, caution rules the day in library-tax talks. ‘It would be nice to have 1.38 (mills), but I don’t think that’s going to fly very well,? said Richard Bisio, Clarkston City Council member at the May 14 council meeting. Library Director Julie Meredith presentd three millage options for […]
Before any drilling occurs in Bay Court Park, Independence Board of Trustees wants to know its cut of the royalties. The board voted unanimously, May 15, to fund a title search, which would reveal how much of the park’s minerals the township owns. Trustee Neil Wallace also asked Chris Bickley, a representative from Jordan Development, […]
Clarkston may give control of the city sewer system to Independence Township as a cost-saving measure. ‘It’s come to the point that we need to take a serious look at it,? Mayor Joe Luginski said. Along with the mayor, Independence Township DPW Director Linda Richardson, City Manager Dennis Ritter, and township Superintendent Bart Clark are […]
Clarkston Community Schools recognized 30 seniors at an Awards Breakfast sponsored by Clarkston State Bank on May 15. ‘This group of students really challenged themselves academically,? Principal Gary Kaul said. Most of those accepting awards took advanced studies courses, earned strong GPAs, or scored well on the ACTs. Although they’ll be graduating, their hard work […]
If you haven’t been careful about what you post on Facebook, you may want to reconsider next time you log on because grandma or grandpa may just send you a ‘friend? request. At the Senior Center in Clintonwood Park, seniors have been learning how to navigate the popular social media site, and ‘they do a […]