Voters have begun receiving their absentee ballots in the mail for the August 7 primary election and there already seems to be confusion to millage proposals, especially related to the police. The ballot contains two millages for police. The first is a renewal of 1.9832 mills for four years and would collect approximately $2,425,440 in […]
Members of the Independence Township Board, Parks and Recreations, Senior Center and the community joined at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 19 to watch the demolition of the old senior center. ‘This is a great day,? said Dave Wagner Independence Township Supervisor. ‘It’s been a long awaited day and it’s good to see all the people […]
Growing up together and ministering at a church together, Curt Deoff and Shawn Marsack always dreamed of starting a church. They went their separate ways, but they’re back, making that dream come true. Demoff and Marsack, pastor and associate pastor at Bridgewood Church off M-15, started the church in a small building off Sashabaw Road […]
Winter taxes might have a bit less sting this year. Independence Township Board voted Sept. 18 to rollback millage rates. The 2006 levy was 7.0378 total. The 2007 levy is 6.887, for a total rollback of 0.1508 mills. Each mill equals one dollar per $1,000 of assessed property value. ‘It’s the first time will have […]
Melissa Valken wasn’t planning on going into the army after graduating high school in 2004, she just fell into it. While studying health fitness in preventative and rehabilitative at Central University she decided to join the ROTC (Reserved Officer’s Training Course). After getting her BA in science from Central she commissioned as an army officer […]
BY TREVOR KEISER Clarkston News Staff Writer When most 9-year-old girls were playing with Barbie, or dreaming about being ballerinas and princesses when they grow older, Keera Allen was saying ‘I want to be a race car driver when I grow up.? Allen’s interest in racing started while sitting on the sofa with her grandfather […]
Unwanted body hair doesn’t stand a chance with the experts at Clarkston Laser Center, 5825 South Main Street, Suite 203,. ‘Our goal is to offer simple, safe, affordable procedures in an office with a doctor on site who meets with each patient to ensure safety and quality,? said Dr. Lee Baylis. ‘With price matching, you […]
Incumbent JoAnn Van Tassel will take on Chris Barnett for the role of Orion Township Supervisor. Jo Ann Van Tassel, 74 who was appointed Supervisor after Matt Gibb left to work for Oakland County in 2011 said she is running for the position because she ‘cares about the community, the people who live here and […]
For Orion Township Clerk, incumbent Penny Shults will face write-in candidate Elaine Hanes. ‘Working for the township since 1989 has fostered a lasting commitment to serve the residents with excellence,? said Penny Shults, 52, which is why she is running again. ‘I have the experience and knowledge necessary to ensure Orion Township continues to make […]
Incumbent Alice Young and Mark Thurber throw in their chips for Orion Township Treasurer. Continuing to make improvements serve the citizens of Orion Township is why Alice Young, 80 is running for reelection During her past eight years, Young said she has ‘instituted many improvements, revamped monthly financial statements to provide relevant and accurate information […]