Beaumont’s down, but not out. Eric Hunt, vice president of operations for William Beaumont Hospital ambulatory services, and other representatives plan to meet with Dick Carlisle, Independence Township planner, and township Building Department officials to figure the next steps. ‘We’ve kind of outlined the different options that we have and we’re trying to figure out […]
News crews, film crews, bodyguards, and screaming fans lined up outside the Clarkston Union, Thursday, as Kid Rock and Guy Fieri, Food Network star, came to town. Fieri was featuring Main Street restaurants The Union and Woodshop on his show ‘Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.? ‘We were really thrilled to be picked,? said Ann Stevenson, co-owner […]
After paying $1,000 to hire an outside inspector to audit the building director, Independence Township is now bringing in the state. Township Clerk Barbra Pallotta said Gary Shripka, who did the audit on Belcher, recommended state review. ‘He suggested we bring in the state of Michigan to do a performance evaluation,? she said. ‘There is […]
For the first time, Independence Township will have a performance review process for non-union employees. Independence Township Board voted 5-0 to approve the plan drawn up by Human Resource Director Carol Gabris. Supervisor Dave Wagner and Trustee David Lohmeier were absent. Evaluation will be once a year with ratings for exceptional, exceeds expectations, meets expectations, […]
BY TREVOR KEISER Clarkston News Staff Writer In the three weeks Assessor Kristen Sieloff has been on the job, she’s noticed home sales are going up. ‘This is still very viable community that people want to live in this area. It’s just a reflection on the community itself,? said Sieloff, new assessor for Independence Township. […]
Clarkston is getting a new treasurer, its fourth in three years. City Manager Dennis Ritter and former Treasurer Jan Gillespie interviewed Sandra Barlass for the position. A second interview was conducted with Mayor Joe Luginski. All three feel Barlass is good for the job. ‘I think we’re going to be very pleased with her abilities, […]
Voters will decide whether going green is worth an extra $765,000. Independence Township trustees voted unanimously April 15 to put the 0.45 mill property tax increase up for a vote Nov. 4. The money would be used to buy property and preserve it as undeveloped, green space. ‘Well, I’ve got to say, I’m very, very […]
When Laura Townsend gave birth to her son Phil Townsend, many people shook their head because they felt bad ? Phil was born with Down syndrome. But Laura would tell them not to because she ‘got lucky enough to have that guy.? ‘This kid is such a breath of fresh air. Shake your head over […]
With a declining economy and many homeowner trying unsuccessfully to sell, the state came through recently with a new law to help. The catch: you have less than a month to take advantage of it. ‘It’s up to the homeowner to come to us,? said Beverly Shaver, Independence Township assessor. ‘They have to come and […]
The Clarkston Area Pastors Association celebrates its third annual local observance of the National Day of Prayer, 7-9 a.m., Thursday, May 1, at St. Daniels Catholic Church. The event is co-chaired by Diane Bretz, operations director of Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, and Kay Duford, worship coordinator of St. Daniel Parish. ‘We have people in the […]