When people remember longtime Independence Township resident Jerry Powell, they describe him as ‘a good guy,? ‘great athlete,? and ‘fun loving.? ?’A good time? was Jerry’s middle name,? said longtime friend Janet Glennie who met Jerry in the sixth grade. ‘He’ll be missed by many, many people.? Powell passed away at age 66, on Feb. […]
It’s the end of the line for longevity raises for Independence Township’s non-union employees. The township can’t afford automatic raises based on time worked, trustees said, voting 6-1, March 15, to stop the practice. ‘I think the purpose it was created for is no longer relevant ? it was to reward employees,? said Trustee Dave […]
Treasurer Curt Carson is defiant in the face of an Independence Township Board vote knocking him out of deficit-elimination planning. ‘The vote has no meaning,? Carson said. ‘I am obligated by my oath of office to fulfill my statutory duties. On top of that, it made no sense, in light of the positive reaction we […]
Historic District Commissioner Kay Robertson stands behind the commission’s decision last year to oppose renovation efforts to 164 N. Main by owners Jim and Debbie Cousens. ‘I’m sorry, I love this town. The village and the historical area look beautiful, but I’d like it to stay that way and I’m talking about the whole image,? […]
Growing up in the cold state of Michigan it’s not uncommon to put on a pair of ice skates in the winter time and maybe grab a stick, a puck, and a couple of friends and find yourself enjoying some ‘good old hockey.? Ever since I was a kid I have loved the game of […]
In honor of Playwright Tennessee Williams, who would have been 100 years old this year, Clarkston Village Players perform William’s play ‘A Streetcar named Desire? starting this weekend. While going through many hardships, Blanche Dubois, played by Susan Craves, lives a life of delusions. In order to escape both her past and present she flees […]
Last week’s apartment fire on Washington Street fire was caused by human error, said Independence Township Fire Chief Steve Ronk. That’s typical for fires he’s seen, Ronk said. ‘None of it’s been building problems, just the people who live in the building left something unintended or whatever,? he said. On March 1, firefighters were dispatched […]
Even though tax revenues are still sliding to the negative, Independence Township Assessor Beverly Shaver believes ‘the big slide is over.? ‘We’re going to eventually even out and go up,? Shaver said. Shaver projects $1,294,424,000 taxable value for 2012, down about four percent from the current 2011 estimate of $1,349,901,940, made before the tax Board […]
After 31 years of service as an Oakland County Sheriff’s deputy, Sgt. Paul Bidinger is trading in his gun and badge for golf courses, grandbabies and family time. ‘I’m just glad he’s retiring, it will be nice,? said Rhonda Bidinger, Paul’s wife. ‘I look forward to having him home after 31 years and the stress […]
After four meetings of ‘still no clerk,? the crowd stood and cheered in standing ovation as Independence Township Supervisor David Wagner gave the deciding ‘yes? vote to name Barbara Pallotta as interim clerk and end the four-meeting stalemate. ‘When Wagner said ‘yes? I could not believe it,? Pallotta said. ‘Now that I’m here and can […]