‘Bingo Grandma’ is having fun close to home: Independence Township resident Marion Cox knew where the hot bingo spots were in town. Holman, a 2001 Clarkston High School graduate, shot primarily in black and white and one of her photos was published. Rose beats Herron in Independence: An extremely light voter turnout provided one upset in Independence Township and three extremely close races in Springfield Township, according to unofficial vote returns. Chris Rose, of Dixie Highway, edged out Ron Herron, of Maybee Road, for the Democratic nomination as clerk in Independence Township. New Pine Knob principal: Cecelia Wiar, of Warbler Drive in Independence Township, was recommended as principal at Pine Knob Elementary.