If you like dysfunction, which includes psychogenic amnesia, limping man, stroke victim, drug addict teen, and a puppet named Binky, then Clarkston Village Player’s rendition of ‘Fuddy Meers? is the play for you. ‘You’ve got some totally unusual and different characters. The thing that got me about the play was it takes you through comedy, […]
‘Close but no cigar,? was the message sent to activists seeking to recall Independence Township Supervisor Dave Wagner. The County Election Commission denied the recall petition language for the second time, at a Jan. 4 hearing in Pontiac. ‘When we went in the first time they said it wasn’t specific enough, so we were more […]
Both floors of Fountains Golf and Banquet Center were filled as partiers celebrated the New Year. The evening included tasty food, drinks, and dancing.
Despite reaching a compromise to pass the 2010 budget, Independence Township Supervisor Dave Wagner is still disappointed with the budgeting process. ‘I’m glad it’s over,? Wagner said. ‘We’ve never been through these kinds of times before, but I considered the process flawed just because of how long it took. There is way too much bickering.? […]
Ever wonder what it’s like to ride your bicycle in snow? Clarkston’s own Flying Rhino Cycling Club invites you to find out, hosting its 21st annual Polar Rhino Ride at noon, Jan. 1, New Years Day. Sign up starts at 10:30 a.m. at Independence Elementary School, 6850 Hubbard Road. Riders can choose between a family-friendly […]
It was give and take Monday night as Independence Township Trustees came to a budget compromise. The budget passed, 5-2, Supervisor Dave Wagner and Treasurer Curt Carson voting against. The 2010 general fund, $5,021,970 , has a surplus of $10,992. The compromise combines Wagner’s recommended budget with Trustee David Lohmeier’s service-focused budget. Wagner sought $65,720 […]
After nearly three years of back and forth and a loss of $300,000 in revenue, Comcast agreed to pay two-percent Public, Education, and Government, PEG, fees to Independence Township. ‘I want to thank our local newspaper (Clarkston News), which wrote a story talking about how long this dispute has been going on,? said Trustee David […]
Independence Township Clerk Shelagh VanderVeen said she will sleep better at night knowing township records are safe, electronically. ‘That was one of the concerns and has been an ongoing one for me ever since I was elected,? she said. ‘What if, God forbid, this building should burn down or we had a flood or some […]
Wow, I can’t believe Christmas is here already. It seems like just last week was Thanksgiving, but then again they were already playing Christmas songs on the radio before Thanksgiving. Coworker Wendi was overwhelmed with elementary Christmas parties, so she asked if we all could take a school and help out. I chose Springfield Plains […]
Recall proponents vow to carry on after county election officials rejected their ballot proposal. ‘Not having done this before, I expected that revisions might be needed,? said Henry Woloson, treasurer of the group Citizens Against Independence Township Waste, formed to recall township Supervisor Dave Wagner. Oakland County Election committee considered the ballot proposal, Dec. 14, […]