With the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific during World War II, Clarence Johns’ job was to hold his ground. Now 89 years old and living in Independence Township, he has one last battle to fight ? this time to stay in his home of more than 50 years. ‘The payments are so high, he […]
After a relatively warm winter so far, the new year has brought frigid temperatures and snow to the Clarkston area, and slick roads with it. “We had crashes scattered all over the township (Monday morning) from about 4:30 a.m. until about 7:30 ? Sashabaw, M-15, Clintonville, Dixie and White Lake,” said Oakland County Sheriff’s Lt. […]
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING (TRUTH IN BUDGETING) FOR THE PROPOSED 2010 OXFORD TOWNSHIP FIRE & EMS OPERATING FUND BUDGET The Charter Township of Oxford Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing of the proposed 2010 Oxford Township Fire & EMS Operating Fund Budget on Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at […]
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING (TRUTH IN BUDGETING) FOR THE PROPOSED 2010 OXFORD TOWNSHIP PARKS & RECREATION FUND BUDGET The Charter Township of Oxford Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing of the proposed 2010 Oxford Township Parks & Recreation Fund Budget on Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at 7:45 p.m. […]
Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle is seeking bids from local asphalt companies for 1,000 and 2,000 feet of milling and filling potholes on roads in the township. ‘Let’s go out and fix these things right,? Kittle said. ‘If you don’t like the job the Road Commission Oakland County did last year, you will like it […]
Chamber director retiring after 18 years Penny Shanks, Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce executive director, announced her retirement, Monday, after 18 years with the chamber. Shanks? last official day will be Jan. 16. She is moving to the Ann Arbor area, where her husband, Kurt, works. Hoops for Troops Join the Clarkston Girls Basketball teams […]
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING (TRUTH IN BUDGETING) FOR THE PROPOSED 2010 OXFORD TOWNSHIP GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET The Charter Township of Oxford Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing of the proposed 2010 General Fund Operating Budget on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 7:45 p.m. in the evening or […]
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A utility pole in the woods behind the gazebo in Depot Park leans at about a 45 degree angle. Hope Alesi, whose home on Main Street with her husband, Mike, is adjacent to the leaning pole, is wondering when utility companies will fix it. The resident said she called DTE to report wires hanging over […]
As 2014 came to a close, Independence Township still had $17,220 to fight invasive species in the area. At their Dec. 23 meeting, the township board approved a $10,055 payment on behalf of area organizations to expedite the process. In 2014, the township budgeted $20,000 for the project. Its purpose is combating invasive species, but […]