Just as citizens with less money have to scale back, so does government. Millage rates for Independence Township remained the same for the past few years, but the township’s total levy is less, due to falling property values. General Fund millage rate of 1.0193 is projected to bring in around $98,000 less revenue for 2012 […]
Almost a quarter million a year sounds like a decent chunk of change, but it’s not much to Department of Public Works Director Linda Richardson. ‘Right now what we bring in covers operating and then a little bit can go into the fund balance,? Richardson said. ‘Some of that also goes towards engineer and labor […]
This is a good time to be a Detroit sports fan. Though they’re currently down two games to Texas it’s still exciting to see the Tigers in the post season. I would love to see the Tigers beat the Rangers and face off against the St. Louis Cardinals for the World Series. The Lions won […]
After six months of sick leave, Independence Township Supervisor Dave Wagner hopes to get back to work the first of the year. ‘I have no intention of resigning,? Wagner said. ‘If they (doctors) tell me I’m going to be ill and I’ll never recover, then at that time I’ll have to make that determination.? After […]
Is the clich? ‘opposites attract? true? Find out in Clarkston Village Players latest play, ‘Wrong for Each Other.? ‘I think it’s an enjoyable experience for viewers and somebody to see it,? said Joe Saulski, who plays Rudy. ‘It really gives them a lot of different experiences in a relationship they probably can identify with. I […]
Because of one court case in Detroit, Clarkston-area absentee voters may find themselves disenfranchised if they don’t act soon. Voters 60 years and older used to receive absentee ballots automatically, but not anymore. Now, they must request an absentee ballot by either calling the township, writing a letter with their signature on it, or going […]
Jim Wenger has decided it’s time to let somebody else count Independence Township’s money. Treasurer since 1996, Wenger said he will not seek re-election this fall. ‘I am saddened because Jim’s been my buddy for the last three years,? said Clerk Shelagh Vanderveen. ‘I’m going to miss him because he’s right next door to me […]
If disaster befalls Independence Township, firefighters have a plan. They’ll call the rest of the county for help. ‘We’ve worked on this for about a year and half,? said Steve Ronk, fire chief for Independence Township. ‘This is an attempt to get all 42 to sign under one umbrella, mutual aid pack, which has never […]
Half a year without a supervisor is enough for Trustee David Lohmeier. “We’ve only got another 12 months until another board is elected,? Lohmeier said. ‘It’s been long enough and now I think it’s at the point where it’s our duty to bring on some support.? Independence Township Supervisor Dave Wagner’s most recent doctor’s note […]
The people spoke and the Independence Township board listened ? no safety-path tax increase this year. Independence Township Board voted unanimously, Sept. 20, to hold the millage at the current .2023 mills, which will levy $272,513 in the next year. That suits resident Rae LuAllen. ‘The spending is out of control ? you need to […]