The 52nd District Court has launched its new e-filing system through MiFile for all civil cases.Civil files will largely become paperless, and all filings will be electronically submitted to the Court and accessed online.The 52nd District Court is one of the largest District Courts in Michigan, serving approximately 75% of Oakland County, with courthouses located […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — According to Supervisor Jose Aliaga, local residents have started to question the activities behind the Tim Horton’s on Sashabaw Road, north of I-75, known as Sashabaw Crossings West.Concerns have risen about whether the job site has been reactivated, or restarted, including land leveling concerns and potentially dangerous […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Independence Township Board of Trustees approved a new township logo at their regular meeting on Feb. 6.Kieley Hoppe and Al McWilliams from the Q+M marketing firm unveiled the logo at the meeting and explained how the logo came to be created.“You always want to start with […]
OAKLAND COUNTY — Bridge and road work along I-75 in northern Oakland County is expected to resume in early March.The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing approximately $160 million to resurface and repair I-75 from M-15 (Ortonville Road) to the Oakland/Genesee county line. This project includes resurfacing I-75, repairing 11 bridges, drainage improvements, culvert replacements, […]
Everest Academy lower elementary students, including the first graders pictured, celebrated 100 days of school on Feb. 5. Photo: Provided by Mary Roselli/Everest Collegiate
The city is seeking workers to assist with elections this year. Workers will receive an hourly wage, but must first be certified by completing an online training course.If you are interested or have questions, call the city office at 248-625-1559.
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — With the passage of Proposal 2022-2, and beginning with the Presidential Primary Election on Feb. 27, all voters in Michigan will have the constitutional right to vote in-person prior to Election Day.This means that voters for every election will have the opportunity to physically cast their ballot […]
The Independence Township Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for tonight, Feb. 7, at 6 p.m. has been canceled.The next regular meeting will be held on March 6 at 6 p.m.
CLARKSTON — Thanks to city DPW staffers Jimi Turner and Carson Danis, a swan was recently rescued from Main Street, “adding to an already impressive list of animal rescues,” said Clarkston City Manager Jonathan Smith.“Swans, as we all know, can be very aggressive, even costing well-meaning people a digit or two, but Jimi and Carson […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — A total of 14 new school buses for Clarkston Community Schools was approved unanimously for purchase at the Jan. 22 board of education meeting.The buses will be purchased from Hoekstra Transportation in the amount of $2,012,318.Wes Goodman, executive director of operations for CCS, was asked at the […]