When it comes to being a handyman, Independence Township resident, Bruce Quigley has earned a little bit of bragging rights after winning Irwin Tools Ultimate Tradesman challenge, held on Nov. 11 in Phoenix Arizona. ‘It was exciting,? said Quigley, owner of Bruce A. Quigley Construction Co. ‘I really wasn’t as nervous as I was in […]
Independence Township resident Rob Huffmaster began his racing career at age 11 on a 1/8 of a quarter mile, clay oval track with a Go-Kart. Huffmaster got the love of racing from his father. ‘My dad has always been big into Motor-Sports in general. He raced snowmobiles when he was younger, Snowmobiles and dirt bikes […]
You better watch out, You better not cry, Better not pout, I’m telling you why: Santa Claus is coming to town. In Independence Township, Santa is coming to town on Saturday, Dec. 8, 12-3 p.m. at the Deer Lake Athletic Club, 6167 White Lake Road. ‘It’s a great opportunity for families to come and have […]
For only $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 eighth annual ‘Toys for Tots? Benefit, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2-9 p.m. ‘It keeps getting bigger and better each year, but the demand is also bigger, especially this year,? said […]
The seed of change may have been planted Thursday, when 20-30 people met with Henry Woloson to discuss state government reforms. Woloson set up the meeting at Independence Township Fire Station to help organize a grass-roots effort for a petition to tax political advertising and downsize state legislature. ‘Our goal is basically awareness for individuals […]
I remember coming home one day in the first grade and telling my mom, I learned the Pilgrims came over on the ‘Maple Flower? instead of the ‘May Flower.? I love it when we start getting close to Thanksgiving and I begin to dream about eating turkey, sweet potatoes, mash potatoes, green bean casserole, rolls, […]
Local government should run more efficiently with recent ordinance changes. Following advice by attorneys, Independence Township Board simplified how it changes fees, charges, and rates. ‘What happens is these fines and fees become outdated, they don’t reflect the true cost of today and our code becomes quickly outdated,? said township Clerk Shelagh Vanderveen. ‘Rather than […]
As a teenager, Tammy Brimacombe dreamed of owning a hair salon in downtown Clarkston. It was something she actually thought would not become true, until one day her husband came home and announced he had found a spot for a hair salon. After a lot of hard work over the past several months, she saw […]
The Clarkston Rotary Club hosted its eighth annual ‘A Taste for the Holidays? wine tasting Wednesday at Bordines Nursery, Dixie Hwy. About 523 people raised about $14,000 at last year’s event. This year, wines were from Australia, California, France, Germany, Italy, and South America, along with a few from Michigan.? Food was provided by Clarkston […]
With flu season arriving, Dr. James O’Neil of Clarkston Medical Group is recommending all people get a flu shot. ‘It prevents you from getting the flu, which can be very incapacitating,? he said. ‘You should get one every year, especially people over 60 that have asthma, heart disease, or any chronic illness.? O’Neil said the […]