Bruce Quigley of Independence Township, 2007 winner of the IRWIN Tools Ultimate Tradesman competition last November, was honored May 8 by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. ‘It was exciting, I wasn’t expecting that,? said Quigley. ‘They gave me a nice plaque with the recognition on it. It was cool.? Tom Middleton, county commissioner, said […]
Melissa Valken wasn’t planning on going into the army after graduating high school in 2004, she just fell into it. While studying health fitness in preventative and rehabilitative at Central University she decided to join the ROTC (Reserved Officer’s Training Course). After getting her BA in science from Central she commissioned as an army officer […]
Incumbent JoAnn Van Tassel will take on Chris Barnett for the role of Orion Township Supervisor. Jo Ann Van Tassel, 74 who was appointed Supervisor after Matt Gibb left to work for Oakland County in 2011 said she is running for the position because she ‘cares about the community, the people who live here and […]
For Orion Township Clerk, incumbent Penny Shults will face write-in candidate Elaine Hanes. ‘Working for the township since 1989 has fostered a lasting commitment to serve the residents with excellence,? said Penny Shults, 52, which is why she is running again. ‘I have the experience and knowledge necessary to ensure Orion Township continues to make […]
Incumbent Alice Young and Mark Thurber throw in their chips for Orion Township Treasurer. Continuing to make improvements serve the citizens of Orion Township is why Alice Young, 80 is running for reelection During her past eight years, Young said she has ‘instituted many improvements, revamped monthly financial statements to provide relevant and accurate information […]
It’s been a year since Orion Township looked to have another environmental study and update on the Holcomb Report for the expansion of the Eagle Valley Landfill, Supervisor JoAnn Van Tassel requested the township hire a consultant at the July 2 meeting. According to Van Tassel, the law firm Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich P.C. […]
After the announcement of last week’s slate running for the Independence Township Board, Supervisor Dave Wagner fired back with his endorsement for treasurer and clerk at a May 8 fundraiser at Deer Lake Athletic Club. ‘It’s a hard decision between Cheryl Karrick, Curt Carson, and Sandy Dubre because they all three are excellent candidates,? Wagner […]
Larry Rosso, Independence Township Board trustee for 11 ? years, is running for a fourth term. ‘I am not running against anyone, but running on a record of accomplishment,? he said. ‘I love people, I love this community and I love government.? Rosso has been a township resident for 40 years, since he moved here […]
Indianwood Golf Course won’t be the only place to shoot a ‘hole-in-one? this week. The Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is hosting its second annual free Mini-Golf event July 14 and 15. ‘Last year was our first year. We had over 400 people golf, so it was a really great turnout,? said DDA Director […]
For Sandy Dubre, work isn’t about her, but helping other people. That’s why she decided to run for treasurer of Independence Township. ‘What would a treasurer do to help people? My thinking is to educate myself to the best of my ability to inform people of what resources are out there to help them,? said […]