Curt Carson of Independence Township is running for township treasurer. ‘I’ve been the treasurer for a number of different organizations and I’ve run my own companies and handled all the financials on those,? he said. ‘I’ve been very successful every time.? Carson grew up just outside of Birmingham. Both of his parents were teachers, his […]
Last week was spring break for Clarkston Community Schools, and many youngsters along with their parents could be found at Independence Township Library, enjoying time away from school and with their families. The majority of the young ones had fun playing in the puppet area, while others sat at tables enjoying the adventures of literature.
Just as citizens with less money have to scale back, so does government. Millage rates for Independence Township remained the same for the past few years, but the township’s total levy is less, due to falling property values. General Fund millage rate of 1.0193 is projected to bring in around $98,000 less revenue for 2012 […]
Almost a quarter million a year sounds like a decent chunk of change, but it’s not much to Department of Public Works Director Linda Richardson. ‘Right now what we bring in covers operating and then a little bit can go into the fund balance,? Richardson said. ‘Some of that also goes towards engineer and labor […]
This is a good time to be a Detroit sports fan. Though they’re currently down two games to Texas it’s still exciting to see the Tigers in the post season. I would love to see the Tigers beat the Rangers and face off against the St. Louis Cardinals for the World Series. The Lions won […]
Challenging your property taxes this year? You aren’t alone. The Independence Townshp Board of Review will review 370 cases during the next two weeks. The board is comprised of township residents Terry Haran, Henry Hogan, and Susan Aulgur. Most who appeared before the board March 6-12 were nice, and understanding of the board’s role, Aulgur […]
Erin Lamont, Clarkston High School 1998 graduate, returned home recently from Los Angeles, Calif., to teach master dance classes around Michigan, including Bella Pointe Dance Studio in Independence Township. Lamont started dancing at Terry Newman’s Dance Studio in Waterford at seven-years-old and fell in love with it. She put in 30 hours of practice a […]
Prospective candidates for Clarkston City Council can still file to run, but they’re running out of time. Deadline to file as a write-in candidate is 4 p.m., Oct. 28. Three seats are up for election, Nov. 8. City council incumbents Steve Hargis and Thomas Hunter are running for re-election, and resident Eric Haven is running […]
In addition to sponsoring children in Uganda and India to provide food, clothing, and schooling, Independence Township resident Gary Zirwes has another way to help those less fortunate. While attending a North America Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. this past Labor Day weekend, Zirwes came across the ‘Free Wheelchair Mission,? a humanitarian faith-based organization in […]
More than 600 essential and fragrant oils line the walls Widdershins, 620 Broadway in downtown Davisburg. ‘We do lotions, potions, oils and herbs,? said owner Autumn Anderson. Widdershins offers an array of scented products, also including bath and body lotions and scrubs, homemade soaps, and incense. ‘I buy the oils from all over the world, […]