If you’re looking for a scary fun night out then get out Terror at Townsend Forest or Haunted Fountains Walk of Terror. ‘It’s just a hoot getting all this stuff ready to go,? said Don Brown, who’s volunteered at Townsend for the past five years. ‘I love the camaraderie of all the people that come […]
With finance director out sick, Independence Township board authorized Clerk Shelagh VanderVeen to bring in auditors Plante & Moran ‘to assist in finance functions of the township for the next month at cost not to exceed $2,500.? Trustee David Lohmeier has been asking for a status update on a number of deficiencies found in the […]
After Independence Township Supervisor Dave Wagner had prohibited the posting of township board meetings via the internet, as well as shut down discussion on the matter at the Sept. 21 board meeting, Trustee David Lohmeier decided to approve it through board action. The board voted 5-1 in favor of the motion. Wagner was absent from […]
Hoping to push America back towards a ‘free market system,? Saving America founder Carl Knaus hosted ‘The Last Chance Tea Party? in Depot Park, Saturday. He urged people to the polls, Nov. 2, to vote out anyone who supports the current government system ‘The majority of Americans across the United States want this government thrown […]
City Council recognized Dale LaCroix for his ‘exemplary leadership? during his time as Police Chief of the city. ‘The job you have done with limited resources is beyond what anybody could have expected. I think it was evident and obvious by the reception we’ve gotten by the last several months (at our meetings),? said Mayor […]
After living in Bridge Valley subdivision in Independence Township the past 15 years, Jim and Debbie Cousens were looking to move into a smaller house. James found a ‘fixer upper? for $100,000 at 164 North Main Street. ‘The house was in total disrepair ? we had squirrels, bringing apples into the bedrooms upstairs. It was […]
After an extensive ‘bumping process? and layoffs last year, Independence Township Supervisor Dave Wagner was ‘glad? to propose a 2011 budget without cuts to employment staff. However, Parks and Recreation’s special programs are once again on the chopping block. ‘The budget is a plan and we’re always trying to outperform it to make it look […]
Fresh from taking over Clarkston police services, Independence Township deputies are considering helping out in Brandon Township. ‘Everybody is looking at ways to cut costs,? said Lt. Dale LaBair, commander of Oakland County Sheriff substation in Independence Township. ‘When we started looking at this, we discussed it with a bunch of townships,? said LaBair at […]
Cars lined up Saturday at Sashabaw Middle School to drop off loads of old electronics for the third ‘E-Waste for Recycling? event, led by the Academic Service Learning class. ‘It’s a group of young leaders who take a class to focus on ecology (and) the environment, while learning about that they also serve the community,? […]
I’ve had a few weeks to think about my last column about dissolving the city and making it part of Independence Township, along with considering the thoughts of those who have written letters to the editor, and various conversations I’ve had since then. I still believe dissolving the city would be the best choice. No […]