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Parking lot paving expected to cost nearly $220,000
Engineers from Giffels-Webster have provided Commerce Township officials with a preliminary estimate that pegs the cost of paving the parking lot at Dodge Park No. 5 at $219,242. The parking…
White Lake ups suggested fee for bus transportation
In response to rising gasoline prices, the White Lake Township Board of Trustees has increased the suggested donation to ride the two buses used to serve senior citizens and disabled…
Checking the facts
From Peter L. Schappach, Commerce Township: I am writing in response to the recent letter from Debby Glascock Gentry (“‘Sinister’ swan plan, ” March 16, 2011). While I fully support…
Man, 29, dies when he is struck by two vehicles
A Commerce Township man was killed when he was struck by a car on Thursday, March 17 in Waterford Township. The accident occurred at 10:34 p.m. on Cass Elizabeth Road…
May 30 bicycle tour set to roll in Oakland County
Bicycle enthusiasts, get ready to channel your inner Lance Armstrong this upcoming Memorial Day. The Commerce Township Board of Trustees voted earlier this month to authorize the Friends of the…
Long barn earns preservation award
The Long Family Orchard, Farm and Cider Mill in Commerce Township has been recognized by the Michigan Barn Preservation Network (MBPN) as having the 2011 Michigan Barn of the Year…
Township medical marijuana rules to reflect state law
By federal law, marijuana is an illegal substance. But in November 2008, Michigan voters overwhelmingly supported legalization of marijuana for medical use. With two opposing forces — the federal law…
Trailway council seeks grant to acquire railway
West Oakland officials have backed the idea of again seeking a state grant to help pay for a non-motorized trail project in the lakes area. In another attempt to acquire…
'Romeo and Juliet' cases in crosshairs of sex registry bills
Mike Kowall Many people say there have been some unforeseen consequences with the state’s sex offender registry. Now, lawmakers in the state House of Representatives are weighing a proposal to…
DDA funds at risk under legislation mulled in Lansing
As communities and other taxing authorities continue to grapple with declining property tax revenues, many may not be as inclined as they once were to forfeit a portion of those…