Three bands, Third Rock, Lazy Mary, and Resist, performed at Independence Township Library’s Battle of the Bands, June 26. “We had bands perform in our parking lot during the Summer Reading Kick-Off events in 2007 and 2008, but, because the Kick-Off events have become so busy and chaotic, we decided to make a separate music […]
For Davisburg author Kathleen Rollins, a wrong turn in the Four Corners desert 30 years ago inspired her for a lifetime of writing and research. “A friend and I were hiking, it was really, really hot, and we didn’t have enough water,” said Rollins. “We decided to split up for some reason. I was on […]
With $7.3 million invested so far, Magneti Marelli makes Independence Township a player in the global automotive manufacturing industry. “It’s a great facility and meets the needs of Independence Township,” said Independence Township Treasurer Paul Brown. “This is exactly the type of resident we were looking for.” Magneti Marelli celebrated its first year in Independence […]
As Independence Township’s biggest manufacturer, Magneti Marelli looks to benefit from voters’ approval of Proposal 1 last August. The proposal eliminates the state use tax on businesses’ out-of-state purchases. The tax will be replaced with sales tax revenue. Stephane Vedie, Magneti Marelli Holding USA president and CEO, said the new law will be a consideration […]
For Dave and Chelsea Mengyan of Independence Township, their wedding was an opportunity to help a friend. “We’re both around 40 years old. We have everything we need,” Dave said. “Gifts are to help a couple start their life together. We don’t need anything. So we thought, let’s get everybody together and do something positive […]
October already. This year went fast. Today pretty much starts the holiday season slide to New Year’s. Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club should be bringing back their Terror of Townsend Forest soon. I’m looking forward to that. Maybe I’ll try to get more behind-the-scenes views especially of their more elaborate setups. Then, comes Halloween itself, with […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Local governments are required by law to collect at least as much as they spend. Whatever extra they collect, more than $11 million in the Clarkston area, they keep in their fund balances, also known as fund equity or rainy-day fund. For Clarkston Community Schools, maintaining a fund balance […]
Harvestland Ministries hosts its second-annual Dumps to Diplomas fundraiser, 12-6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 1. Weather is expected to be better than last year’s wind and rain, but they have plenty of indoor activities this year just in case. ‘It’s a great cause,? said Pastor Pete Freeman, who joined the church at 5848 Clintonville Road this […]
Clarkston School Board’s evaluations of the superintendent and itself are set for the end of the year, after the election in November. “It’s been a year (since the last superintendent evaluation),” said board Vice President Susan Boatman at Monday’s meeting. “A year is long enough to give some feedback.” The board invited school attorney George […]
After two weeks without a contract, teachers and administrators reached a tentative agreement. The proposed contract provides a half-step pay increase for teachers on steps 1-15, excluding this year’s hires; $200 off-scale, one-time payment to teachers on steps 1-15 except new hires; and a one percent on-scale payment to teachers at step 16. “I think […]