A call to reconsider emphasis on parking rules Dear Editor, In regards to “Parking confusion downtown,” Jan. 29 edition, it’s clear that parking downtown should be an important issue for local business owners and the community, but in this election year many hope that we can focus greater attention on perhaps more substantive issues affecting […]
Detective Kim Potts was presented a Certificate of Excellence by CARE House of Oakland County, Jan. 29. “It was pretty exciting, an honor,” said Potts, sheriff’s deputy stationed in Independence Township. “I think it’s great ? she deserves it,” said Lt. Dirk Feneley, commander of Independence Township substation. “She works hard for kids, and has […]
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to the citizens of ATLAS TOWNSHIP, Genesee County, Goodrich, Michigan. The ATLAS TOWNSHIP BOARD will hold a BUDGET and TRUTH-IN-TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, March 30, 2009, 6:00 p.m. at Atlas Township Hall, 7386 S. Gale Rd., Goodrich, MI. 48438. ‘The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the […]
BRANDON TOWNSHIP REQUEST FOR BIDS The Charter Township of Brandon is receiving bids for maintenance of township properties through November, 2012. Specifications are available at the office of the Clerk, B. Jean McCreery, 395 Mill St., Ortonville, MI 48462. (248) 627-2851 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday or on the Brandon Township […]
Students and teachers at North Sashabaw Elementary School shared what they learned about Seven Habits to Making Our World a Better Place, Jan. 30. They prepared seven stations of presentations, posters, Powerpoint shows, and other activities, which parents and siblings kept track of on paper passports.
The Lady Wolves host their First Annual Hoops for the Troops, 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 13 at Clarkston High School. The game is in honor of Jenna Beno, a Clarkston High School class of 2006 graduate who served in Iraq and passed away in October 2012 from injuries suffered during her service. Proceeds will go […]
Advertisement for Bids Brandon School District Brandon High School Bid Package No. 6 Sitework and Architectural Improvements OWNER: The Brandon School District CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc. 1025 South Ortonville Road Ortonville, MI 48462 Telephone: 248-627-1800 Facsimile: 248-627-4533 The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced […]
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6843 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following case: Case #09-0003 Bauss, David, Petitioner APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890. SCHEDULE OF REGULATIONS. LACKS […]
Malcolm and Veronica Hill of Independence Township plan a summer service trip to Africa, and they need the community’s help. In exchange, they’re offering help of their own. “We’re no stranger to physical labor, so we thought we’d offer a variety of services,? Malcolm said. “We’re looking at various ways to raise money, and let […]
Several business owners spoke up to say downtown Clarkston has no parking problem and issuing tickets is the wrong message to send to visitors. Councilwoman Peg Roth, who is on a newly formed Streets, Sidewalks and Parking Committee, said the committee should have had a chance to address the issue and make suggestions before parking […]