Sandra L. “Sandy” Gellish, of Clarkston, passed away Jan. 7, 2024, at the age of 75.Born Aug. 19, 1948 in Detroit to Ludwig “Bud” and Shirley Tischler.Preceded in death by husband Donald.Mother of Alvah (Barbara) Gellish and Lorretta (Derek) Robinson, grandma of Jessica, Carolyn, Bradley, Michael, David, Logan, Austin Nicholas, Austin Jack, Allisun, Wyatt, and […]
Joseph P. Cusumano, of Clarkston, passed away Jan. 2, 2024, at the age of 85.Loving husband of Karen for 57 years, cherished father of Anthony and Christopher, dear son of the late Sam and Luci Cusumano, caring brother of the late Larry (Nancy) Cusumano and the late Sam (Pat) Cusumano, beloved brother-in-law of Marilyn (Everett) […]
We attended the Dec. 19 Township Board meeting because we were interested in the nominations for the two seats on the planning commission.Jose Aliaga promised to change things in the township if he was elected supervisor and changing the direction of the planning commission would be a great start.Recent developments in the township are disgusting […]
PUBLIC NOTICE City of the Village of Clarkston Artemus M Pappas Village Hall 375 Depot Rd. Clarkston, MI 48346 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING and PUBLIC HEARING January 24, 2024, starting at 7:00 PM The Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of the Village of Clarkston will hold a Special Meeting and Public Hearing […]
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ELECTION COMMISSION COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST OF VOTING EQUIPMENT FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION Tuesday, February 27, 2024 To the qualified electors of the Charter Township of Independence, County of Oakland, State of Michigan: Notice is hereby given that a Public Accuracy Test for […]
Carl L. Jones, of Clarkston, passed away on Jan. 1, 2024, at the age of 75.Born in Warsaw, N.Y., on July 14, 1948, to Carl and Marion Jones.Husband of Ana, father of Carl (Stacy) Jones, Richard Jones, and Andrew Jones, brother of Donald Jones, David Jones, Howard (Bonnie) Jones, James (Pam) Jones, and Mary (Jim) […]
Walter T. “Walt” Brancheau, of Clarkston, passed away Dec. 31, 2023 at the age of 82.Preceded in death by his wife of nearly 59 years, Cynthia, and his son Keith.Father of Debbie Barba, Scott Brancheau, and Dawn (Gregg) Zydeck, grandpa of Jake Brancheau, Clarisa Garcia, Taylor (Sheena) Brancheau, Connor Carpenter, Megan (fiancé Tom Symanski) Zydeck, […]
Patricia Louise Bean passed away on Jan. 1, 2024 at the age of 96.Born on Aug. 26, 1927 in Detroit to Joseph and Mary Day.Preceded in death by her husband Thomas and her son Scott.Mother of Thomas Bean, Linda (Garry) Dickieson, Timothy Bean, and Dan Bean, mother-in-law of Kathy Bean, and also survived by 11 […]
SYNOPSIS ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE DECEMBER 19, 2023 – Regular Meeting CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M. APPROVED: Agenda as Presented APPROVED Consent Agenda as Presented The following motions were made and passed: ADOPT: Resolution No. 2023-026 2024 General Appropriations Act APPROVE: 2023 Budget Amendment #40 as Presented APPROVE: […]
Santa Claus (Jerry Hill) took time out of his busy schedule to go paddle boarding on Deer Lake last Monday with Buddy the Elf (Tad Davies, from California). Photo: Provided by Joel DeLong