After two public hearings, Independence Township trustees took a step to modify the current burn ordinance. Trustees voted 5-2 for Township Attorney Steve Joppich to draft up an ordinance based upon the Burn Committee’s recommendations so the board has a ‘working document? to start from. Treasurer Curt Carson voted ‘no.? The majority of concern from […]
Twenty four hours after the appointment of a new deputy supervisor, Independence Township Board appointed a superintendent. Despite accusations, Trustee David Lohmeier said his proposal and the board’s appointment of Bart Clark as township superintendent is not in reaction to Supervisor Dave Wagner’s appointment of Mike Clark as deputy supervisor. ‘This proposal was in place […]
While brothers Neal, Chase, and Ryder Scalf have been riding dirt bikes since they were 3 years old, they’ve proven success in the world of BMX just four months after trading in their motorcycles for pedals. All three boys traveled to Louisville, Ky., for ‘The Grand? in BMX, and all three placed in their age […]
Mouth dropping, shocked, confused, and anger are just a few words to describe the emotions in the room upon the announcement of Mike Clark as deputy supervisor at the Nov. 15 Independence Township Board meeting. I’ve been working for the Clarkston News going on five years and in that time I’ve seen Supervisor Dave Wagner […]
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, check out how cooking and baking has changed from early Clarkston residents to today with the Clarkston Heritage Museum’s latest exhibit ‘Clarkston’s Kitchens: History in Baking.? The new exhibit celebrates cooking and eating habits in early Clarkston, when vegetables were harvested fresh from the garden and milk was delivered […]
Independence Township board is offering Supervisor Dave Wagner a 30-day window to receive his lifetime healthcare early in return for ‘his unconditional resignation and permanent retirement from Independence Township government,? ‘This board has been patient, even dossal about the lack of the supervisor’s attendance to his duties,? said Trustee Neil Wallace. ‘We’ve been doing the […]
With late conversations with the township attorney, Independence Township Trustee David Lohmeier pushed back his superintendent proposal to the Nov. 15 meeting. Lohmeier had announced at a special meeting, Oct. 25, that his choice for superintendent was either fellow Trustee Larro Rosso or Trustee Neil Wallace. Wallace said at the Nov. 1 meeting he ‘rejected […]
Open burning should remain in Independence Township but with more regulations. That’s the recommendation of the open-burn committee, appointed to examine the issue. The six-member panel submitted their report to the Township Board, Nov. 1. A public hearing on the recommendations will be at the Nov. 15 regular Township Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. Committee […]
Hearing Curt Catallo rejected the city planners’ recommendation for water access at 90 N. Main, Councilman Richard Bisio came up with something new. ‘I think it is important that we take into consideration the desires of the potential purchaser of this property, who I think everyone agrees would make a good use of the property,? […]
Whether it was the wine, food, or just socializing, everyone seemed to enjoy Clarkston Rotary Club’s fall wine tasting event “A Taste For The Holidays” at Bordine’s Nursery. The event included wines from around the world and foods from local restaurants, as well as silent auction tables. Attendance was 550 and $20,000 was raised. Ten […]