Curt Carson’s Treasurer’s report revealed a much higher interest income on investments than he anticipated. Munder, the township’s long term investment, had a return of .27 percent. Barclay’s Intermediate Fund, which is the township’s benchmark, had a return of .08 percent. ‘We are three times above our benchmark,? Carson said. ‘I have been working very […]
Independence Township Board voted 6-2 to adopt a ‘Board Meeting Rules of Procedure Policy,? which also included a new agenda policy that will allow all board members equal access to placing items on the agenda. For more information pick up a copy of the next week’s edition of the Clarkston News.
Goodrich- On June 19 the school board of trustees is expected to interview Michelle Imbrunone, current Avondale High School principal, for district superintendent. On June 9 the school board of trustees voted in closed session to narrow the superintendent search down to four candidates. Imbrunone was selected from that group of candidates following two evenings […]
Brandon Twp.- The third time was the charm. For the third year in a row, the fire department bid for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant, and their persistence finally paid off? to the tune of more than $120,000. On Friday, June 13, the department was notified they would be awarded a grant of $127,499 to […]
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The Tanners? 7,000-square-foot home boasts five bedrooms, four fireplaces, seven baths, and a friendly, welcoming feel. But it’s outside, on the 11-acre wooded parcel of woods and wetlands in Springfield Township, the family feels most at home. Next week, Jim and Audrey Tanner will welcome visitors when they open their doors during the 27th annual […]
Goodrich- On June 9, the school board of trustees voted 7-0 to promote Reid Elementary Kindergarten Teacher Beth Millerschin to school principal. Millerschin replaces Principal Christy Flowers who will work in the Davison School District this fall.. ‘I am very excited to accept this new challenge and look forward to working with this great staff […]
Hadley Twp.-On June 15 Christ Lutheran Church commemorated the 150th anniversary of their cemetery. David Paslean, a church member for 71 years and chairman of the cemetery operations, said township resident Wilhelm Rose donated about one acre on the northwest corner of Hadley Road and Fox Lake Road in 1864 to establish the cemetery. Christ […]
Memorial Day marks opening day for Independence Township water facilities. Bay Court Beach, 6970 Andersonville Rd., has free admission but no lifeguards. The park, open 7 a.m.-dusk, offers disc golf, a playstructure and covered pavilions. Deer Lake beach, 350 White Lake Rd., is open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. weekends, 3-7 p.m. weekdays through June 12; 11 […]
Kristin E. Cross, senior at Clarkston High School, received the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Good Citizens Award for 2009. Sponsored by DAR Sashabaw Plains Chapter, Cross and three other area students were honored with flowers, Good Citizens winner’s pin, certificate, wallet recognition card and gift certificate. Students are selected by faculty and then a […]