Public Notice: Public hearing, Thendara – District 2, private road winter maintenance and repairs, amendment to special assessment roll, Oct. 4, 2022

Public Notice: Public hearing, Thendara – District 2, private road winter maintenance and repairs, amendment to special assessment roll, Oct. 4, 2022

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN 1954 PA 188 PROCEEDINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THENDARA – DISTRICT 2 PRIVATE ROAD WINTER MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AMENDMENT TO THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE […]

Public Notice: Independence Township water systems hydrant flushing, Oct. 3-Nov. 11, 2022

Independence Township will be conducting hydrant flushing on the Township’s water systems starting October 3rd, 2022 through November 11th, 2022. This work will be performed between the hours of 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Monday thru Friday. During the fall flushing, we will be flushing the “dead end” hydrants only. Customers may experience some discolored […]

Public Notice: Hillview Estates hydrant flushing, Oct. 3, 2022

Independence Township will be conducting hydrant flushing on the Hillview Estate’s water system on Monday, October 3rd, 2022. This work will be performed between the hours of 7:30 A.M. – 5:30 P.M. Customers may experience some discolored water. Please run cold water to clear your lines and avoid doing laundry until the water is clear. […]

Carl Donato, Jr., 73

Carl Donato, Jr., of Clarkston, passed away January 24, 2022 at the age of 73 at his Florida winter home of a heart attack. Carl was born on August 10, 1948 in Pontiac, the only child of Carl Sr. and Jerry, nicknamed Granny, (nee Bivens) Donato, both deceased. His parents owned the Donato Markets and later […]

Chamber fundraiser

The Women “Seeing” Clarkston fundraiser is coming up on Sept. 30 from 4-7:30 p.m. at the Clarkston Family Farm. Hosted by Premier Eyecare and in collaboration with the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce, the event will further support the farm and Neighbor for Neighbor. Tickets are $55 or two for $100 (pay online or make […]

Bucks for Buses

Tonight, Sept. 14, starting at 5:30 p.m., the annual Bucks for Buses fundraiser is held at the Brady Lodge in Bay Court Park, 6970 Andersonville Road. The goal is to support transportation services for seniors and disabled adults in Independence Township, Springfield Township and the City of the Village of Clarkston. The $35 ticket includes […]

STEM scholarship for Clarkston student

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has awarded tuition grants to three female students planning to pursue a STEM education and career after they graduate high school next year. Grant applicants were asked to describe a time in their lives when they tried a new, difficult activity that helped them gain more self-confidence. First-place winner Katherine West, […]

Road opening causing issues

Road opening causing issues

By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor When Mann Road was re-opened by the Road Commission for Oakland County for the Labor Day weekend, it caused traffic problems and even an accident, according to Independence Township resident Mike Powell. “Because of the haphazard way the RCOC opened Mann Road, motorists think they were given the green […]

Letter to the Editor: Rush for Food thanks

Letter to the Editor: Rush for Food thanks

Dear Clarkston Community, Our 25th Annual Rush for Food was a success! Every year, our Clarkston football and cheerleaders enjoy the opportunity to give back to the community that faithfully supports them. Football players and cheerleaders, from seventh grade through varsity, volunteered their time at grocery stores, the Sept. 1 varsity game, and at Lighthouse […]