According to Independence Township Parks and Recreation Director Ken Elwert, Deer Lake wouldn’t be in full force today if it wasn’t for the partnership between Parks and Recreation and the Optimist Club, which donated $20,000 towards the beach this year. ‘It really wouldn’t have been manned with lifeguards, swim lessons or anything if they hadn’t […]
Springfield Township Board narrowed supervisor candidates from 14 down to eight, with interviews set this and next week. Candidates include Marc J. Cooper, former trustee; Virginia Fischbach; Roger Lamont, township trustee; William Leddy, planning commissioner; George Mansour, developer; Collin Walls, former supervisor of 32 years; Neil Willson, planning commissioner; and Paul Zelenak. Interviews are set […]
A safety path has been promised at Clintonville and Mann roads ? Independence Township resident Michael Powell wants to know where it is. ‘We still don’t have a bike path any closer than we did since 1984,? said Powell (see page 6A for his letter to the editor on the subject). Building Director Dave Belcher […]
Tired of looking at the eyesore in your neighbor’s yard? Officials are hoping proposed changes to Springfield Township Ordinance 16 will encourage residents to maintain their property’and make it easier to impose fines or sanctions when they don’t. ‘We all know there are things that occur all over the community that are not technically a […]
Independence Township Parks and Recreation hosts its ninth annual Tons of Trucks, 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 6, at Clintonwood Park. Owners of unique and/or cool-looking trucks are invited to display their vehicles in the event, which returns after a year off due to budget cuts. For more information, tickets, or entry forms, go to www.itpr.org […]
Independence Township Parks and Recreation is looking for feedback on its July 4 fireworks. They launched fireworks from a new location this year to increase viewing area. The new launch location was over 300 feet higher and 2,500 feet southeast of last year’s launch site in Clintonwood Park. To give feedback, go to www.itpr.org and […]
In my third annual report to the board and the community, it is more difficult to remain positive than in the past due to the economic cloud hanging over us. Foreclosures are at a record high and many of our citizens are either unemployed, under-employed or have found jobs in other states. I continue to […]
Jake Roeser, first grader at Andersonville Elementary and Pack 133 Tiger Scout, holds his trophies for first place for Tigers and second place overall, won at the Jan. 27 Pinewood Derby. He is the son of Jeff and Heather Roeser, and big brother of Drew Roeser.
Jim Brueck and his family were at the lake by their Clarkston home when they noticed something in the tire bumper along the dock ? a young male red-tailed hawk. Brueck rescued it and brought it to shore. “I have always stated that a riparian zone is one of the most bio-diverse habitats on Earth,” […]
Bridgewood Church teams up with Power Company Kids Club of Pontiac to help feed Pontiac inner city kids with their Making a Difference in a Child’s Life event, formally known as One Day to Feed the World, on July 29-31. The Power Company Kids Club, founded by Pastor John Gunn, has been busing in over […]