Township officials get no raises this year, despite a request from Supervisor Dave Wagner. ‘As elected officials, we are all very concerned with the appearance of giving ourselves raises,” Wagner stated in a memo to the board, Dec. 2. “Unfortunately, there is no other way out of this.? Wagner recommended a two-percent increase for all […]
When it came time for closed session to discuss union contracts at the Dec. 2 Independence Township Board meeting, Trustee Neil Wallace was hesitant. ‘I think it’s inappropriate for us to go into closed session on both of these matters,? said Wallace. ‘I had an opportunity to review the open meetings act. Particularly with respect […]
Independence Township Fire Department and Oakland County Sheriffs office are offering a reward up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of an arsonist. Firefighters received a call at 3 a.m. on Sun, Nov. 23, for a fire in the 5300 block of Parview Drive. The case is currently under a joint […]
City Council members Cory Johnston and Kristy Ottman were furious when asked to approve approximately $3,000 worth of repairs to the city’s Department of Public Works main snow removal truck. The council voted 5-2, Nov. 27, to approve the repairs. Charles Inabnit and Ottman voted “no.” ‘I think it’s absolutely appalling that we got this […]
Oxford High School’s boys? junior varsity and varsity soccer teams are proud to announce the Fifth Annual Alumni game to be played Friday, July 26 at 7 p.m. at OHS. ‘It is a great event where the Oxford Soccer Community of the past, present and future come together to celebrate Oxford High School’Soccer,? said Boys […]
After being unsure of where to continue his college wrestling career, 2013 graduate Rocco Borg made his decision a couple weeks ago and signed an agreement with Eastern Michigan University. ‘I visited Northern (Michigan University) first and then Eastern. They’re like two completely different schools,? Borg said. ‘I kind of liked the college lifestyle more […]
As a way of keeping parents connected with Oxford Community Schools, OCS has created a new free ‘Oxford Community Schools App? for smartphone and tablet users to download. ‘It’s flat out just communication with parents. Anything we can do to make it easier for our parents either to find information, find who they’re looking for […]
For $10 or a new, unwrapped toy, you can enjoy a night of live music and entertainment, as the Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club hosts its ninth annual ‘Toys for Tots? Benefit, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2-9 p.m. This year’s bands include Phil Treais Group, Mike Sneed, Urban Nomads, Skee Brothers, Wage Slave, Donde, Targus, Mule Train, […]
McLaren Health Care is looking to add a couple pieces of property to its Sashabaw Road project. Independence Township Planning Commission will consider the amended Planned Unit Development site plan along Sashabaw at a public hearing, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., at Independence Township Library. The planning commission will consider two items, the pieces of property […]
The non-profit organization Lend a Helping Hand hosts its second annual bowlathon to help raise money for three local individuals struggling with cancer. The bowlathon will be held Dec. 13 between 1:30-4 p.m. at Avon Hills North Lanes in Rochester Hills, 150 W. Tienken Road. The event is sponsored by the Social Work Club and […]