Clarkston expects $28,356 added to its $150,000 general fund’s fund balance after amendments to its 2011 fiscal year budget. The increase is $5,311 more than last year’s amended budget increase of $23,045. ‘That’s ($28,356) going to change once the month end has occurred and the auditors come in start moving things around as they usually […]
In the wake of Supervisor Dave Wagner’s disability leave, Deputy Supervisor Rick Yeager was granted an extra two-and-a-half hours a week. ‘When the deputy supervisor’s contract was renewed by the board, it was renewed for 20 hours each week. Since that renewal, the township supervisor has been placed on disability leave due to a serious […]
Whether it was the sound of kids screaming for candy along the parade route, or the long line of tractors, motorcycles, fire trucks and various floats traveling down Main Street, the “almost didn’t happen” July 4 parade proved to be a success.
After becoming Miss Michigan Teen USA in 2008 and Miss Oakland County in 2010, Elizabeth Hawthorne took the stage once again on June 18, hoping to be crowned Miss Michigan 2011. She walked away with a smile as third runner up (fourth place). ‘I can honestly say to this date it was one of my […]
Until Independence Township Supervisor Dave Wagner applied for it, trustees didn’t know the township’s short-term disability insurance applied to elected officials. To find out what else they don’t know, they set up a Disability Study Group. The group ? Clerk Barbra Pallotta, Trustee Neil Wallace, and Human Resources Director Carol Gabris ? will look at […]
Dave Wagner is effectively out as Independence Township supervisor. Wagner sent a letter to Township Board, June 13, officially transferring operational duties to Deputy Supervisor Rick Yeager. ‘As you know, Mr. Yaeger was sworn in with all responsibilities and authorities the statute allows for a supervisor’s deputy. He and I have met and discussed my […]
While smoke of any kind is bad, leaf burning is the worst, according to Sandra Boggemes who has an allergic reaction to it that sends her into ‘anaphylactic shock.? ‘It causes your throat to start swelling shut, your tongue to swell, and it stops the airflow between your chest cavity and your mouth,? Boggemes said. […]
It’s interesting how death of a loved one can instantly bring upon reflection of days passed. For me those ‘days passed? were brought forward on June 7 when I received a phone call that my grandfather Henry S. Watson had passed away. Many of my memories of Grandpa surrounded ‘Clarkston.? Grandpa and Grandma lived in […]
After missing four meetings in a row due to medical reasons with no set return, Independence Township officials are trying to figure out how to conduct business without a supervisor. ‘We’re going to have to make a decision if Dave (Wagner) is going to continue to be out,” said Trustee David Lohmeier. “There are 14-15 […]
The second annual Blast Adventure Race was June 4 at Depot Park. About 115 Racers in teams of two ran, biked, rode a horse, and canoed their way to the finish line with an overview map and compass, and only six hours to complete the task. Top finishers were awarded various prizes and enjoyed pizza, […]