Dan Kelly is hoping to turn in his seat on the Independence Township Board for one in Lansing. He filed as a Republican to run for the 44th District seat in the Michigan House of Representatives, serving the townships of Independence, Springfield, White Lake, and Highland, and the City of Clarkston. Kelly wants to work […]
After receiving almost 20 applicants for the Burn Ordinance Study Group, Independence Township Trustee Larry Rosso narrowed the list down to seven. ‘I took it upon myself to select two people opposed to the ordinance, two people very much pro ordinance as it exists, and three people who wanted to modify or offer other solutions,? […]
Independence Township Building Director Dave Belcher is back to work, after receiving a 60 day suspension with no pay for refusal to repay $3,000 in bonuses. ‘I’m happy to be back and put the other stuff behind me and move forward,? Belcher said. ‘I want to continue to make improvements to allow the building department […]
Sad summer Concerts in the Park season’s over? Don’t be, because Lend A Helping Hand is hosting two more concerts in Depot Park. Jessica Carmichael will take the stage Friday, Aug. 5, 7-9 p.m. ‘She is a singer/song writer who does both rock and folk and she writes her own stuff,? said Michelle Phaup, founder […]
Fox 2 News team recorded their morning show live from Depot Park last Friday as part of their ‘Zip Trip.? The show included interviews with City Mayor Joe Luginski and local business owners, as well as highlighting SCAMP’S Concours in the Park and DTE Energy Music Theatre history.
H. Wallace Parker of Independence Township was angry when he learned township officials thought he had their property. But he also has ‘information that suggests? township employees took the property, a tractor, off his property, examined it, then returned it after finding it was not what they were looking for. ‘That is theft in the […]
Out of 250 applicants from 10 schools, Clarkston High School teacher Kyle Hughes was named the best, earning first place at the second-annual Walter P. Chrysler ‘Closing the Technology Gap in Education? awards ceremony. ‘I am overwhelmed because there are many, many deserving people here this night, but there is no one more appreciative than […]
The rumors are true. Dan Travis is leading a full slate of candidates for Independence Township Board. ‘You’ve elected me seven times as a trustee and I am here to tell you tonight, not again. No, I am going to run for township supervisor,? said Travis at a kickoff event Monday at Clarkston Caf?. ‘The […]
More than130 people filled American Legion Post 63 April 30 to show appreciation for volunteers who help at the Senior Center. ‘Over 4,000 volunteer hours were recorded,? said Margaret Bartos, senior center director. ‘This is to honor the volunteers and we invite the township board and the other people to help us honor them. It […]
Ron and Janna McCann, owners of Miracle Ear in Waterford, hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for their second store in Independence Township April, 29. Ron and Janna were joined by members of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce, Clarkston Rotary Club, several friends, family members and customers as well as three guests […]