Supervisor Wagner looking to further widen Sashabaw Road

McLaren Healthcare Group? Palace Sports and Entertainment? Silverman Companies, Inc.? Road Commission For Oakland County? and County Executive L. Brooks Patterson? What do all these entities have in common with Independence Township? They are joining forces with Independence Township Supervisor Dave Wagner to request state and federal assistance for another Sashabaw Road widening project ? […]

McLaren: ‘Need? not a problem

‘I’m very excited about this.? ? Dr. James O’Neill, long-time resident and Clarkston Medical Group physician. ‘This is the best thing that’s happened with the community? It’s a great shot in the arm. ? ? Dr. Tom Wilhelm. ‘I’m interested in this project. Right now, I drive 14 miles each way to my primary hospitals? […]

Keyholing ordinance to come for first reading

Like toddlers taking their first tentative steps, the Independence Township Board of Trustees is moving cautiously through the process to approve a new keyholing zoning ordinance. At the February 7 regular board meeting, trustees voted unanimously to receive language for the new zoning ordinance, and bring the document back to the board for a first […]

Land preservation discussed

There are several area organizations concerned with land preservation and organized development ? but none hoping to address the problem as directly as Independence Township resident Thomas Pytel. Pytel ? along with residents Jerry Fisher, Dr. Fred Roeser and Mary Beth Huntinlocker ? is looking to place a ballot initiative on the August 2006 election […]

Township gives thumbs up to new fire apparel

So much to do in so little time? The Independence Township Board of Trustees worked quickly through their new business at the February 7 regular meeting. The following items are some of the decisions made: ? The Independence Township Fire Department received permission to purchase 30 sets of new firefighting apparel ? including coats and […]

Township Ok’s raises

With little discussion and only one dissenting voice, the Independence Township Board of Trustees voted 5-1 on Feb. 21 to increase the elected officials salaries by three percent, or a combined total of $4,697.42, for 2006. The percentage increase came by recommendation from Supervisor Dave Wagner. In addition to his recommendation, Wagner also provided information […]

Pete’s Coney takes a stand

‘The decisions been made and I’m going to stick to it ? and I hope that we don’t offend too many people,? said Ed Zull, owner of Pete’s Coney Island II on Dixie Highway. Exactly what decision could be so powerful to concern the longtime Independence business owner and area resident? Making the choice to […]

Independence twp. welcomes new library director

Julie Meredith first began working in the Independence Township Library as a volunteer at the age of 12. Now, 18 years later, and she is returning to her old stomping grounds as Independence Township’s new library director. ‘I want residents to know how passionate I am about Independence Township Library,? said Meredith. ‘Independence Township Library […]

The News to Me

I’m looking for some information. Well, some guidance at least? See, ever since Feb. 21 I’ve had a question burning inside my head, and I’m just not sure where find the answer. I’ve tried Google, the forsaken Wikipedia and even my local library. I’ve asked my reporters, my husband and even my four-year-old son. Still, […]

Independence Township approves fire agreement

Trustees on the Independence Township Board had little to say about the Intergovernmental Fire Agreement presented at the Feb. 21 meeting. In fact, trustees voted unanimously without hesitation to pass the three-year fire service agreement. Trustee Dan Travis made the motion, which was supported by Treasurer Jim Wenger. The Clarkston City Council approved the fire […]

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