Local singer and song writer Beth Stalker has been keeping busy this summer performing all around the area. She has performed in Independence Township twice in one week, including both Hamlin Pub and Fountain’s ‘Shotmakers Lounge.? Since her debut on American Idol last year, Stalker says her ‘AI? credentials have definitely helped her get more […]
Residents may be relying on private plows this winter, as Clarskton City Council considers privatizing snow services. To save money, City Council members Chuck Inhabnit and Kristy Ottman have considered privatizing Department of Public Works for several months. ‘With these trying times, it would be irresponsible for us not to look at privatizing as a […]
Following its Constable Committee recommendation, Clarkston will stick with the sheriff for police services. ‘The committee considered a range of police service, from a certified, full-time police officer to a code enforcement, parking-ticket officer working part time,? said Councilman Thomas Hunter. ‘The council would be free to select any of those alternatives or select as […]
Concerned about candidates seeking an easy paycheck and benefits, Trustee Neil Wallace suggested reducing pay for the new, replacement township clerk. His suggestion: a dollar a year. Former Clerk Shelagh VanderVeen’s salary was $69,875. ‘We can at this juncture uniquely alter the compensation of the new clerk,? Wallace said. Once the Independence Township Board picks […]
If you appreciate a good British farce, then don’t miss Clarkston Village Players version of ‘The Decorator.? ‘I think it’s a very funny play,? said Director Verne Vackaro. ‘It reminds me of the old Carol Burnett shows where they have these exaggerated characters. I like that broad humor and farces.? ‘The Decorator? is tale about […]
Voters might get a chance to weigh in on the new township hall, two years after it was purchased and moved into. If Independence Township files an application with the state to issue bonds, residents would have 45 days to file a petition to put the issue to a vote. ‘If that 45-day period elapses, […]
Deadline passed, 45 people are in the running to be appointed replacement Independence Township Clerk for the next two years. ‘It was very surprising. I am glad we have a committee that’s going to review them and weed out the ones that aren’t qualified and narrow it down for us,? said Supervisor Dave Wagner. ‘It’s […]
Dick Carlisle of Carlisle & Wortman will develop a ‘special land use? plan for 90 N. Main Street, after input from city planners. Clarkston Planning Commission members said they want a plan with ‘teeth,? to enforce Historic District ordinance. ‘I want to make sure everything is there black and white to protect the village ? […]
The township clerk selection committee met twice to narrow 45 candidates to three ? Joan McCrary, Joan Patterson and Barbra Pallotta. “I thought the selection process went well, and that the good number of talented candidates was reflective of the quality of community in general ? highly qualified people who are willing to give back,? […]
I am glad to see the selection committee for the next Independence Township Clerk has narrowed the 45 person resume pool down to the top three. I believe all three candidates have the abilities and skill sets of a good clerk. Joan McCrary already having been the township clerk for 16 years and knowing the […]