According to the Library of Michigan, of the 101 libraries in the State of Michigan, Independence Township is one of the only two remaining under the repealed law Public Act 269. ‘We technically are recognized as a legal public library, but when there are questions about governance there is no law to go back to,” […]
The stage is set, the lights cued and Clarkston Village Players ready to bring to life the real emotions of abandonment and the need to be accepted in their latest play ‘Drinking Alone.? Ivan, played by Rick Shaw decides to contact his son and daughter after years of estrangement. His son Joe, played by Sean […]
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 […]
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 […]
Whether it’s through personal training or martial arts, Eric Ross and his partner Michael Robinson at Better Bodies is hoping to make you a better person. One on one training offers being able to ‘cater to personal needs? said Ross. ‘We’re not a boot camp facility, we train everybody,? he said. ‘I’ve trained high school […]
Ever feel the siren’s call to action, fighting fires and rescuing people from injury or even death? If so, Independence Township Fire Department wants to talk to you about joining them as an on-call firefighter. According to Captain Gary Sharp, on-call firefighters go through the same academy and training as full-timers. ‘The difference is the […]