Township residents calling for change with planning commission

Township residents calling for change with planning commission

By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — While the Independence Township Board of Trustees failed to fill two positions on the planning commission recommended by Supervisor Jose Aliaga during its meeting in December, one of the positions was filled during the board’s meeting on Jan. 9.And residents showed up in numbers to let their […]

Free estate planning workshop set for Jan. 24

INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Bob Mannor, a local estate planning and elder law attorney, has announced he will be hosting a free community workshop to focus on planning for the later years of life.Mannor is the author of, “You’re Not Alone. A Guide for Living with Dementia.”He is also host of Advice from Your Advocates – […]

New sewer rate for city

New sewer rate for city

By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor CLARKSTON — City of the Village of Clarkston residents will soon be paying more for their sewer bills.At the Jan. 8 Clarkston City Council meeting, council unanimously approved a resolution to increase the quarterly sewer billing rate from $117.42 to $128, a 9% increase, per residential equivalent unit (REU) starting […]

Cassandra Preseren joins View Newspaper Group team

Cassandra Preseren joins View Newspaper Group team

CLARKSTON — View Newspaper Group is proud to announce that Cassandra Preseren has joined the team as a sales and branding specialist. Preseren will work with Emily Caswell, brand manager and Pete Clinton, advertising director and focus on advertising, marketing, account management, event planning and community networking events.Preseren brings almost 20 years of experience, an […]

New Blue Heron officer

New Blue Heron officer

INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Blue Heron Headwaters Conservancy is adding to its staff.Last week, the local organization introduced Kelly Duty as the new director of donor engagement. She joins the conservancy after a successful career in the medical field and is excited to be putting her efforts into two of her passions – supporting nonprofits […]

New plates, licenses

The Michigan Department of State announced Dec. 20 the state is bringing back a green and white “Water Wonderland” license plate and will begin issuing Michigan driver’s licenses and state IDs with a cutting-edge security design in 2024.After six decades, and prompted by requests from Michiganders, the state has approved the reissue of a “Water […]

Tree trimming

The city office was notified last week of upcoming tree trimming work in the area by DTE arborists for the purpose of reducing the possibility of branches falling on power transmission lines.Over the next few weeks, DTE representatives wearing high-visibility vests and carrying DTE ID badges will be conducting assessments of the work needed. If […]

Carolyn Morrison, 85

Carolyn Ann Morrison, of Clarkston, passed away on Dec. 9, 2023 at Trinity Health Hospital in Pontiac, at the age of 85.She was the daughter of John and Crystal Barron, of Detroit. She graduated from Mackenzie High School in 1956.Carolyn was a master gardener and an active volunteer for many local organizations, including the Friends […]

Transformative award

Transformative Home Improvement has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angi Super Service Award (SSA). This award honors service professionals who have maintained high service ratings and reviews on Angi in 2023.“At Angi, we’re committed to celebrating Jobs Done Well, which can only be accomplished with the partnership and support of top pro like our […]

Judy Schermerhorn, 71

Judy Nulu Schermerhorn, of Boyne City, passed away on Jan. 10, 2024, in Petoskey, at the age of 71.She was born on Aug. 12, 1952, in Detroit and was the daughter of Arthur Raymond and Margaret Helen (Ranta) Nulu.She grew up in White Pine and graduated from White Pine High School in 1970. She received […]

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