Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce is literally rolling out the red carpet for the 25th annual Clarkston Business Expo, 6-8 p.m., Nov. 10. ‘When people talk about shop local and patronize local business, the expo is a great place to find out who those people are. If you’re already a customer or client, come out […]
With 8,000 petitions distributed throughout the state in three weeks, Reform Michigan is off and running. ‘It’s been well received,? said Henry Woloson, Independence Township resident. A major state-wide business association should be endorsing the petition drive sometime this week, he said. ‘We currently cover 20- 22 counties with this petition distribution concept,? said Woloson. […]
It’s nearly 11:30 p.m and I have been sitting at my desk typing for the past 12.5 hours and now I have just begun my column without a clear thought of what to say or where I am heading. It’s amazing how when you stare at your computer screen for so long you begin to […]
I find it interesting the topic of a township superintendent, also known as ‘township manager,? which was greatly debated during the 2008 Independence Township election season is coming around full circle and now possibly come to fruition. (Unfortunately I won’t know the results of Tuesday’s meeting until after this paper’s deadline, so hold onto your […]
The Michigan Victory games is Michigan’s premiere sporting competition for Individuals with various physical disabilities including muscular dystrophy, multiple schlerosis, spina bifida, and tramatic brain injuries. Independence Township’s Parks and Recreation are looking for athletes 14 and up with a primary disability to compete in the 2008 Michigan Victory Games on May 15-18 at Michigan […]
Independence Township board is offering Supervisor Dave Wagner a 30-day window to receive his lifetime healthcare early in return for ‘his unconditional resignation and permanent retirement from Independence Township government,? ‘This board has been patient, even dossal about the lack of the supervisor’s attendance to his duties,? said Trustee Neil Wallace. ‘We’ve been doing the […]
With late conversations with the township attorney, Independence Township Trustee David Lohmeier pushed back his superintendent proposal to the Nov. 15 meeting. Lohmeier had announced at a special meeting, Oct. 25, that his choice for superintendent was either fellow Trustee Larro Rosso or Trustee Neil Wallace. Wallace said at the Nov. 1 meeting he ‘rejected […]
Open burning should remain in Independence Township but with more regulations. That’s the recommendation of the open-burn committee, appointed to examine the issue. The six-member panel submitted their report to the Township Board, Nov. 1. A public hearing on the recommendations will be at the Nov. 15 regular Township Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. Committee […]
Hearing Curt Catallo rejected the city planners’ recommendation for water access at 90 N. Main, Councilman Richard Bisio came up with something new. ‘I think it is important that we take into consideration the desires of the potential purchaser of this property, who I think everyone agrees would make a good use of the property,? […]
Whether it was the wine, food, or just socializing, everyone seemed to enjoy Clarkston Rotary Club’s fall wine tasting event “A Taste For The Holidays” at Bordine’s Nursery. The event included wines from around the world and foods from local restaurants, as well as silent auction tables. Attendance was 550 and $20,000 was raised. Ten […]