In an effort to defuse Michigan’s new fireworks regulations, the Independence Township Board approved first reading of a fireworks ordinance, Oct. 2. Michigan’s Public Act 256 went into effect in January 2012 and legalized the use of consumer fireworks such as roman candles and bottle rockets. While the township’s ordinance doesn’t ban the big booming […]
Kevin Bushroe is running for a trustee seat on the Independence Township Board, but he may only serve for two years, if elected. Bushroe, a Democrat nominee for trustee, thinks township elections should be staggered to maintain consistency. He believes retaining two experienced board members each election cycle is so important, he is willing to […]
Clarkston’s retailers are thinking pink in October to encourage locals to remember Breast Cancer Awareness month. For their Paint the Town Pink: A Ladies Night Out event, downtown retailers are partnering with Swan for Life Cancer Foundation to raise awareness and collect donations. On Thursday, Oct. 18 from 5-8 p.m., retailers will not only be […]
For 40 years, individuals all over Oakland County have led efforts to preserve land in Michigan for future generations. This year, the North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy (NOHLC) celebrated their 40-year anniversary and honored 17 trailblazers. Each honoree received a plaque in recognition of their work with the non-profit organization. Independence Township resident Bob Inskeep, […]
By the end of October, Independence Township residents will be able to pay their water and sewer bills online. While locals can currently view their bills on the web, they can’t settle up online yet. ‘We wanted to give them an option if they don’t want to mail or come in and pay,? said Treasurer […]
Senator Mike Kowall’s bill to amend Michigan’s Certificate of Need (CON) law will reach the senate floor but not with its original language allowing a McLaren hospital in Clarkston. After Kowall’s Bill 1269 left the Economic Development Committee, it retained provisions that would add two citizens, one of which who would act as chair, to […]
Independence Township will have to find another way to fund the Sashabaw widening project since the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) only granted about $160,000 of their tri-party funds to the project. The township sought $1.551 million of the $2.9 million in tri-party funds the RCOC offered. The estimated cost for the road-widening plan […]
Buck and Joan Kopietz started selling jewelry in 1973 with an inventory of five necklaces and thirty-three rings, after thirty-nine years in business they have a lot more jewelry and a lot of memories. ‘It’s not the possessions in our lives that make us smile, it’s the people,? Joan said. After almost 40 years of […]
To move into the 21st century, the library has reestablished itself under current laws as the Clarkston Independence District Library, and the Library Yes! group hopes voters will support a mill rate that would allow the library to serve contemporary needs. Since the library was established in 1965, it continued operating under Public Act 269, […]
Township Trustee David Lohmeier says he isn’t trying to reignite a revision of the burn ordinance. Instead, he hopes to implement a new ‘policy direction,? restricting who can get burn permits. If Lohmeier’s burn permit policy revision passes, residents can inform the fire department of a medical condition aggravated by smoke, and anyone living within […]