Until Independence Township Supervisor Dave Wagner applied for it, trustees didn’t know the township’s short-term disability insurance applied to elected officials. To find out what else they don’t know, they set up a Disability Study Group. The group ? Clerk Barbra Pallotta, Trustee Neil Wallace, and Human Resources Director Carol Gabris ? will look at […]
Dave Wagner is effectively out as Independence Township supervisor. Wagner sent a letter to Township Board, June 13, officially transferring operational duties to Deputy Supervisor Rick Yeager. ‘As you know, Mr. Yaeger was sworn in with all responsibilities and authorities the statute allows for a supervisor’s deputy. He and I have met and discussed my […]
While smoke of any kind is bad, leaf burning is the worst, according to Sandra Boggemes who has an allergic reaction to it that sends her into ‘anaphylactic shock.? ‘It causes your throat to start swelling shut, your tongue to swell, and it stops the airflow between your chest cavity and your mouth,? Boggemes said. […]
It’s interesting how death of a loved one can instantly bring upon reflection of days passed. For me those ‘days passed? were brought forward on June 7 when I received a phone call that my grandfather Henry S. Watson had passed away. Many of my memories of Grandpa surrounded ‘Clarkston.? Grandpa and Grandma lived in […]
After missing four meetings in a row due to medical reasons with no set return, Independence Township officials are trying to figure out how to conduct business without a supervisor. ‘We’re going to have to make a decision if Dave (Wagner) is going to continue to be out,” said Trustee David Lohmeier. “There are 14-15 […]
The second annual Blast Adventure Race was June 4 at Depot Park. About 115 Racers in teams of two ran, biked, rode a horse, and canoed their way to the finish line with an overview map and compass, and only six hours to complete the task. Top finishers were awarded various prizes and enjoyed pizza, […]
Independence Township and Clarkston are hoping to save up to $12,000 a year combined by switching street lights to Light Emitting Diodes (LED), using a grant. ‘If we’re awarded the grant, we will save a minimum of 50 percent and probably closer to 60 percent of our electricity cost for the lights on Main Street,? […]
With Kimberly Howe resigning from City of the Village of Clarkston at the end of May, this town needs a new treasurer. ‘We’re very disappointed that she had to leave, but we fully understand the reason. She found a well paying full-time job that had benefits, which were very crucial to her family,? said City […]
While visiting Stonewood Farms for a local governor’s campaign fund raiser, President George W. Bush called it ‘the most beautiful driveway in America.? It’s featured in this year’s SCAMP Home Tour, June 4-5. ‘He told us we had a magnificent scenic driveway,? said homeowner Pam Johnson. ‘He said he loved the way it meandered through […]
Along with touring downtown businesses for the annual History Walk on Friday, May 27, Clarkston Elementary second graders were seen in Depot Park planting flowers as part of an Academic Service Learning Project. The class received $150 in grant money for the project. Bordines Nursery provided the students with information as well as flowers, plants, […]