After dozens of leaf-burning comments, Aug. 31, Dave Barran picked up on a common theme. ‘I think a lot of what we heard tonight was about people not following the ordinance, doing things wrongly and inconsiderately,? he said, Barran is in favor of current open-burn rules. ‘If we enforced what we had, I think that […]
When Independence Township planner Dick Carlisle said he ‘strongly recommended? Beaumont hospital not be given conceptual site plan approval by the planning commission, the crowd rose to their feet in a standing ovation. After four hours of listening to changes made by Beaumont, concerns of residents, and Carlisle’s recommendations, the commission voted 4-2 to deny […]
Sashabaw Plains Daughters of the American Revolution honors one student per high school for good citizenship at home, community, and school. For Clarkston High School, that student is senior Lauren Frank. ‘I was actually very surprised because I’d never heard of it before,? said Lauren, daughter of Sheri and Robert Frank of Springfield Township. ‘One […]
Planning commissioner Cheryl Karrick is seeking elected office, as treasurer on the Independence Township Board. ‘Jim Wenger is not running again in this election,? she said. ‘This is a vacated seat. That’s why it’s a good time for me to get involved.? Karrick’s goals include finding ways to run a ‘leaner government? with the best […]
With 16 of the 19 non-union township workers deciding to unionize and Beaumont once again denied by the planning commission, politics in Independence Township are heating up; and it’s just the beginning of a long summer. I am glad there is a lot happening in the township politically because it is keeping my hands busy […]
A rule change moves public comment from the beginning of Independence Township Board meetings to the end. ‘The sole reason for township board meetings is to conduct the business of the township,? said Independence Township Clerk Barbara Pallotta. ‘The open meetings act is basically a tool for the public ? it simply means our meeting […]
Clarkston has a new treasurer. City Council voted 5-1, Sept. 12, to hire Sandra Barlos as treasurer. Councilmen Richard Bisio voted “no” and Councilman Jim Brueck was absent. Next time, Bisio and Councilman Chuck Inabnit want more involvement. ‘For the money we have to put out, which is very limited, we have to be picky,? […]
With jobs on the line and benefits packages being threatened, 16 of the 19 non-union township employees have decided it’s time to unionize. ‘Over a number of years when it would come time for negotiations of the other unions, non-union always had to take a backseat and we did not have any say as to […]
Beaumont Hospital is back before township planners Thursday. Independence Township Planning Commission is set to consider conceptual site plan approval April 10, for Beaumont’s Life Care Campus on the corner of I-75 and M-15. ‘Certainly it was very clear when we were there last December there were a few issues that remained, but what we’re […]
For Curtis and Sarah Haremza, dancing is like swimming. ‘You have to learn it, you have to be taught,? she said. ‘You can’t just expect to jump out in the water and swim.? At their dance studio, Elegance in Motion, the Clarkston couple teaches 22 different dance styles, including Fox Trot, Hustle, Salsa, Rumba, Waltz, […]