At the age of 12 Mary Siefka Douglas fell in love with painting, drawing, and photography. ‘I loved to paint portraits of people and watercolor landscapes,? she said. ‘If I don’t have a camera or paintbrush in my hand several times a week, I’m just lost.? About 10 years ago she expanded her artistic ability […]
Dave Belcher, Independence Township building director, was slapped with a 60-day suspension without pay for refusing to repay a $3,000 bonus. Clerk Barbara Pollata and Trustees Dave Lohmeier, Larry Rosso, and Neil Wallace voted unanimously, May 17, after closed session to immediately suspend Belcher. He will be on a probationary period for one year following […]
This past weekend I went to Cedar Point with my girlfriend Noell and her family. It was her younger sister Hannah’s birthday and a trip to Cedar Point was what she requested for her birthday present. Well, let me tell you,the last time I went to Cedar Point I think I might have been 10-12 […]
A Disc Jockey since 1987, Jesse Moyet said it’s not unusual at bigger shows to throw T-shirts out to the crowd with his name and logo on it, but little did he know one shirt design with the words ‘Detroit Love? would become such a hit and evolve into something more. ‘I did a big […]
Whatever your cell phone needs may be, Scott Hakim manager of the Verizon retailer located at 9749 Dixie Highway says he and his crew can help. ‘I have a cellular and Verizon background for 10 years, so I know exactly what to do for all types of customers,? Hakim said. ‘If you’re having billing issues, […]
In 2008, award winning photographer Joseph Crachiola spent a year on the Detroit River living on his sailboat the Half Moon, not far from Belle Isle. Each morning around the same time Crachiola would take photographs of his surroundings and e-mail the images to a few friends, one of whom is local resident Bob McGowan. […]
About 30 residents attended a town hall meeting, May 11, to talk about how to reduce Clarkston’s budget. Residents at the meeting, hosted by Michigan Municipal League at Independence Township Fire Station on Citation Road, discussed library services, police service, cost of government, Depot Park, and whether to remain a city or not. ‘I was […]
So what happens when four 12th century monks in financial difficulty bring in a one-eyed minstrel to help them out? Find out with Clarkton Village Players? rendition of ‘Incorruptible.? “Doing something from the past always gives you insight into different aspects of how people lived,? said Mel Case, who plays Brother Olf. ‘You don’t get […]
When Holly and Alan Baugh of Waterford heard their friend Mike McKay was in need of Kidney Transplant, they decided to step in and raise awareness . Holly and Alan along with their two children Katie and Aiden walked at the Detroit Zoo, put on by the National Kidney Foundation this past Sunday, May 15. […]
After two years, Independence Township is going after Building Director Dave Belcher for $3,000. Township Board of Trustees voted 4-2, May 3, to direct the township attorney to pursue civil action to recover the bonus payments given to Belcher for work done on township hall. Treasurer Curt Carson and Trustee Mark Petterson voted against the […]