Keiser’s Role A column by Trevor Keiser

Last Saturday evening, I attended the ‘Closing the Technology Gap in Education? awards ceremony held at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills. First, I would just like to congratulate Mrs. Kyle Hughes of Clarkston High School for taking first place at the high school level. I had the opportunity to meet Mrs. Hughes […]

County honors ‘Ultimate Tradesman?

Bruce Quigley of Independence Township, 2007 winner of the IRWIN Tools Ultimate Tradesman competition last November, was honored May 8 by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. ‘It was exciting, I wasn’t expecting that,? said Quigley. ‘They gave me a nice plaque with the recognition on it. It was cool.? Tom Middleton, county commissioner, said […]

Supervisor strikes back

After the announcement of last week’s slate running for the Independence Township Board, Supervisor Dave Wagner fired back with his endorsement for treasurer and clerk at a May 8 fundraiser at Deer Lake Athletic Club. ‘It’s a hard decision between Cheryl Karrick, Curt Carson, and Sandy Dubre because they all three are excellent candidates,? Wagner […]

Rosso running for fourth term on Township Board

Larry Rosso, Independence Township Board trustee for 11 ? years, is running for a fourth term. ‘I am not running against anyone, but running on a record of accomplishment,? he said. ‘I love people, I love this community and I love government.? Rosso has been a township resident for 40 years, since he moved here […]

Treasurer election would equal way to help people

For Sandy Dubre, work isn’t about her, but helping other people. That’s why she decided to run for treasurer of Independence Township. ‘What would a treasurer do to help people? My thinking is to educate myself to the best of my ability to inform people of what resources are out there to help them,? said […]

Dan Kelly running for state representative

Dan Kelly is hoping to turn in his seat on the Independence Township Board for one in Lansing. He filed as a Republican to run for the 44th District seat in the Michigan House of Representatives, serving the townships of Independence, Springfield, White Lake, and Highland, and the City of Clarkston. Kelly wants to work […]

Taking home the top prize

Out of 250 applicants from 10 schools, Clarkston High School teacher Kyle Hughes was named the best, earning first place at the second-annual Walter P. Chrysler ‘Closing the Technology Gap in Education? awards ceremony. ‘I am overwhelmed because there are many, many deserving people here this night, but there is no one more appreciative than […]

Candidates team up for township

The rumors are true. Dan Travis is leading a full slate of candidates for Independence Township Board. ‘You’ve elected me seven times as a trustee and I am here to tell you tonight, not again. No, I am going to run for township supervisor,? said Travis at a kickoff event Monday at Clarkston Caf?. ‘The […]

Thanks for volunteers

More than130 people filled American Legion Post 63 April 30 to show appreciation for volunteers who help at the Senior Center. ‘Over 4,000 volunteer hours were recorded,? said Margaret Bartos, senior center director. ‘This is to honor the volunteers and we invite the township board and the other people to help us honor them. It […]

Can you hear me now?

Ron and Janna McCann, owners of Miracle Ear in Waterford, hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for their second store in Independence Township April, 29. Ron and Janna were joined by members of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce, Clarkston Rotary Club, several friends, family members and customers as well as three guests […]