Humitz, Reverend Monsignor Robert S. “Fr. Bob” passed away peacefully August 1, 2019; age 85. Longtime Catholic priest serving many parishes faithfully for 59 years. Preceded in death by his parents Steven and Matilda Humitz and brother James Humitz. Loving brother of Timothy Humitz and brother in law of Kathy Humitz. Devoted uncle of John […]
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson died at 5:30 a.m., Aug. 3, at his Independence Township home surrounded by family and friends after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Patterson announced we was battling the disease this past March. In an article in The Clarkston News, he passed on a message to our community, “Tell everyone […]
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Waterford Montessori Academy will accept sealed bids for parking lot repair, removal, and replacement at 4860 Midland Avenue, Waterford, as described the specifications, available at the above address M-F from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Bids will be accepted until 11:00 a.m. on August 8, 2019, at which time they will be […]
SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE July 23, 2019 A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at Independence Township Hall B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Aliaga, Brown, Loughrin, Nallamothu, Ritchie Absent: […]
City of the Village of Clarkston City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 06 24 2019 Minutes 1. Call to Order at 7:00 PM. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call: Mayor Haven, Avery, Catallo, Kneisc, Marsh, Reynolds, Wylie. All Present 4. Approval of Agenda: Motion by Haven Seconded by Avery to approve the agenda. All Yes, Motion […]
NOTICE OF HEARING OF PRACTICABILITY AND REVIEW OF CLARKSTON MILL PONDS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL TAKE NOTICE that the Clarkston Mill Ponds Lake Improvement Board will hold a public hearing on the practicability of a three-year improvement project for Clarkston Mill Ponds consisting of nuisance aquatic plant management (surveys and treatments), goose control, permits, and administration […]
Independence Township Planning Commission will consider a site-plan amendment for an electronic LED sign at its meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, at Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Drive. Alex’s Market and Grill, 4707 White Lake Road, is asking the township to allow it to relocate its sign, and also make it […]
Andersonville Elementary students picked the Pines of Clarkston Assisted Living and Memory Care for their community service projects this year. Now the Premier Senior Living center is returning the favor. “We are asking for donations of school supplies so we can now give back to them and show them just how a community works best together,” […]
Clarkston City Council approved $1,030 to repair and replace the front suspension on the city’s Ford 5500 dump truck, including new front tires. The cost came in above the $1,000 maximum allowed for emergency repairs without prior council approval. “It was critical the repairs be completed this week as we rely on this truck every […]
Clarkston City Council voted unanimously, July 22, to approve appointments and reappointments including Planning Commission members Joe Luginski, Frank Schoebel, and Sue Wylie; Zoning Board of Appeals members Sharron Catallo, Margaret Decosta, and Scott Meyland; and Jim Meloche, Michael Moon, and John Nantau for the Historic District Commission.