“Independence Goes Green? knows people are interested in preserving natural green spaces in the township. Now the citizens? group wants to know if they’re willing to pay for it. Jim Reed, Tom Pytel and other members raised $10,000 to conduct an official poll of the public on a new millage for preservation in Independence Township. […]
Loren Covarrubias, pastor of Mount Zion Church in Independence Township, is reaching out to more than 10 million new listeners through ownership of a radio and television station in Lima, Peru. ‘We feel that we want to impact the nations of the world, so this gives us an opportunity to not just reach Lima, but […]
Retirement benefits for local elected officials are safe, at least for now. Independence Township Trustee Neil Wallace’s proposal to eliminate retirement benefits for current and future full-time elected positions failed, 4-2. ‘The rationale I’ve heard in the past is that we need these kinds of benefits to attract good people and I don’t believe that’s […]
I find Independence Township Trustee Neil Wallace’s proposal to eliminate retirement healthcare for all current and future full-time elected officials very interesting. While I still believe there should be no healthcare benefits for full-time elected officials beyond their term of office. Wallace’s motion seems to be more than just for ‘costing savings and the good […]
Mike Clark told Independence Township Board that if they wanted to go into closed session without him, they would have to call the sheriff. They did. Clerk Barb Pallotta called deputies at the Oakland County Sheriff’s Independence Township substation. Deputies arrived, but only to take statements. ‘It was ridiculous,? said Trustee David Lohmeier. ‘If he […]
Cory Johnston has a New Year’s resolution ? to dissolve his hometown of Clarkston. The former city councilman wants to know who’s with him. “I want to find out if the people of the City of the Village of Clarkston really want to pay 64 percent more in local taxes than our friends and neighbors […]
After almost of year of time, thousands of tax dollars spent for two investigations by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, nothing has changed with Independence Township’s ‘missing tractor? case. After the investigation, Oakland County Prosecutor’s office echoed its first sentiments when the case was brought to them: ‘insufficient evidence of a crime being committed.? ? […]
Independence Township received a letter from their insurance carrier, Mutal of Omaha, on Jan. 6 stating Supervisor Dave Wagner’s disability has been extended. ‘The letter was pretty simple. It basically said his disability is extended through Aug. 25,? said Human Resource Director Carol Gabris. ‘Other than that there weren’t any other comments.? Wagner, who’s been […]
Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce gathered at Deer Lake Raquet Club Thursday evening to celebrate the chamber’s 20 years of service to the community. The evening included socializing, dinner and dancing with music provided by Rick and Dayna Lieder Band, and special speaker Robert Chioini, president and chief executive officer of Rockwell Medical Technologies. While […]
The Max Broock building at 27 S. Main Street has been empty for months. It may stay that way for awhile ? plans to move back in have been put on hold. ‘Our not moving back is totally economical,? said Regional Vice President Carol Yost. ‘Our lease was up in that building and it was […]