Independence Township board members agree the time to act is now ? it’s coming up with a budget plan on which they all agree that’s the problem. ‘If it was Dec. 31, I wouldn’t vote for that budget,? said Trustee David Lohmeier, speaking of recommendations Supervisor Dave Wagner brought to the board at a Nov. […]
Insurance-coverage consolidation should save Independence Township $15,000 a year. ‘We have several coverages including basic life, AD&D (accidental death and dismemberment), voluntary life, short and long term disability that had not been shopped or looked at in six or seven years,? said Carol Gabris, township Human Resource director. Township broker Hantz Group checked companies including […]
After two meetings with Comcast officials, Trustee David Lohmeier is set to bring a PEG-fee resolution to the board at its Dec. 15 regular meeting. Lohmeier, Treasurer Curt Carson, Secrest Wardle Attorney Kristin Kolb, and Clarkston Public Access Center Program Director Andy Reish met with Leslie Brogan, senior director of Government Affairs for Comcast, and […]
Dawn Jacobs, owner of Artichoke Interiors, is teaming up with Belleza Salon, Karen’s Advanced Floors, and Tropical Smoothie on Thursday, Dec. 10, 5-9 p.m., to raise money for New Hope Bible Church’s Pastor Gary Boussie, who’s wife currently lays in the hospital in critical condition. Boussie’s wife, Christine, 61, had a stroke and a heart […]
Recall proponents vow to carry on after county election officials rejected their ballot proposal. ‘Not having done this before, I expected that revisions might be needed,? said Henry Woloson, treasurer of the group Citizens Against Independence Township Waste, formed to recall township Supervisor Dave Wagner. Oakland County Election committee considered the ballot proposal, Dec. 14, […]
With the help of businesses and the community, Clarkston Farmer’s Market collected more than 400 bikes along with spare parts to send to Ghana to help the Village Bicycle Project. ‘It was great fun and people seemed to be very supportive of the whole idea. We’re excited to be able to donate bikes,? said Louise […]
Recent recommendations regarding breast cancer screenings have been subject to many misunderstandings, said Dr. Jeffery Forman of Independence Township. ‘There is a lot of concern about it,? said Forman, medical director of 21 Century Oncology. ‘A lot of patients view this as a money-saving scheme, when in fact it’s really not. The recommendations were based […]
From paintings to photography, hand crafted jewelry, and garden tools, Clarkston Retailers Group celebrated their first annual Clarkston Art Show this past weekend at the Clarkston Mills Mall. “I thought we had a great group of artists,” said Peggy Roth, organizer. “The people who came through couldn’t have been more positive in their response to […]
When Independence Township Supervisor Dave Wagner was asked if his recommended budget for 2010 had changed since the prior Dec. 8 public hearing, he said “not at all.” ‘This budget is what is and it simply needs to be approved,? Wagner told the Clarkston News Monday. ‘We got meetings scheduled immediately and we can look […]
It was give and take Monday night as Independence Township Trustees came to a budget compromise. The budget passed, 5-2, Supervisor Dave Wagner and Treasurer Curt Carson voting against. The 2010 general fund, $5,021,970 , has a surplus of $10,992. The compromise combines Wagner’s recommended budget with Trustee David Lohmeier’s service-focused budget. Wagner sought $65,720 […]