Budget consultant John Lamerato called township Clerk Shelagh VanderVeen, Sept. 14, to say he would ‘no longer be providing further services to the township.? A few days later, he was back on the job. ‘It wasn’t really that difficult ? it’s not that big of a victory,? said Trustee David Lohmeier, who called Lamerato to […]
Kevin Harrison, owner of KH Homes was very pleased of the turnout he had for the open houses at his new location on Main Street, Friday and Saturday night. ‘We had a fantastic weekend,? he said. ‘We had hoped for 300 and we had over that Saturday night and Friday night was great too.? Harrison […]
Ladies and Gentleman strut their stuff on the Clarkson Mills ‘Cat Walk? Chi Chi La Botique style, for the second annual fashion show put on by the Clarkston Flower Shoppe. The fashion show was to benefit Clarkston’s SCAMP. The night included a live music, wine, hors d’oeuvres, and an after party held at Esssence on […]
Fresh from taking over Clarkston police services, Independence Township deputies are considering helping out in Brandon Township. ‘Everybody is looking at ways to cut costs,? said Lt. Dale LaBair, commander of Oakland County Sheriff substation in Independence Township. ‘When we started looking at this, we discussed it with a bunch of townships,? said LaBair at […]
Cars lined up Saturday at Sashabaw Middle School to drop off loads of old electronics for the third ‘E-Waste for Recycling? event, led by the Academic Service Learning class. ‘It’s a group of young leaders who take a class to focus on ecology (and) the environment, while learning about that they also serve the community,? […]
I’ve had a few weeks to think about my last column about dissolving the city and making it part of Independence Township, along with considering the thoughts of those who have written letters to the editor, and various conversations I’ve had since then. I still believe dissolving the city would be the best choice. No […]
Independence Township resident Jose Aliaga, was able to return to his native country of Peru this past summer to promote more ‘good will of America to the Peruvian people? through the Aliaga Foundation. This time he brought three students from the University of Michigan Flint with him. ‘The students came with me as volunteers, they […]
Hoping to push America back towards a ‘free market system,? Saving America founder Carl Knaus hosted ‘The Last Chance Tea Party? in Depot Park, Saturday. He urged people to the polls, Nov. 2, to vote out anyone who supports the current government system ‘The majority of Americans across the United States want this government thrown […]
City Council recognized Dale LaCroix for his ‘exemplary leadership? during his time as Police Chief of the city. ‘The job you have done with limited resources is beyond what anybody could have expected. I think it was evident and obvious by the reception we’ve gotten by the last several months (at our meetings),? said Mayor […]
After living in Bridge Valley subdivision in Independence Township the past 15 years, Jim and Debbie Cousens were looking to move into a smaller house. James found a ‘fixer upper? for $100,000 at 164 North Main Street. ‘The house was in total disrepair ? we had squirrels, bringing apples into the bedrooms upstairs. It was […]