Robert E. McCurry, of Clarkston, passed away on July 20, 2022, at the age of 84. Bob was the devoted husband of the late Susan McCurry. He was the beloved father of Ian McCurry (fiancée, Missy Rappuhn), Patricia (John) Guzdek, and the adored grandfather of Skyler McCurry, John Guzdek IV, and Raygen McCurry. He was […]
James Francis “Jim” Bohl, of Clarkston, passed away at home on July 21, 2022 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Rosalie (nee: Leone) Bohl, loving father of Linda Jo (Curtis) White, James F. Jr. (Angela) Bohl, and Tom (Tina) Bohl, grandfather of Elijah, James III, Philip, Jack, and Nicole, and brother of Jerome […]
SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE July 19, 2022 A. A Regular/Closed Session Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:00 P.M. B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. C. ROLL CALL: Present: Fisher, Neubeck, Loughrin, Aliaga, Brown, Nallamothu, Ritchie Absent: None Also Present: […]
Patricia Mary Dunn, of Clarkston, passed away July 15, 2022, at 91 years of age. Born on March 16, 1931, in Detroit, daughter of the late John and Cecilia Misiolek, beloved wife of the late Marcel Joseph Dunn for 64 years, loving mother of David A. Dunn of Clarkston and Charles E. (Celeste) Dunn of […]
Marilyn E. Bigger, of Pontiac, went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2022 at the age of 95. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Alexander A. Bigger, Jr., and her sister Faye (late Jerry) Bigger. Loving mother of Lynn (Linn) Cowsert, Alexander III (Linda), Gloria (Duane) McIntyre, John (Diana), […]
David Lawrence Brown, of Clarkston, passed away on July 18, 2022 at the age of 60. Loving father of Kelsey (Steven) Chaudoin and Kendra (Ted) Brown. Proud grandpa of Jaxson, Mallory, and Skylar. Beloved son of Lawrence (Deo) Brown and Linda (Harold) Cooper. Dearest brother of Lori (Mike) Hall. Special uncle of Mikey (Kristen) Hall, […]
On July 8, a resident of Independence Township in the 6000 block of Waldon Center stated they observed their garage door was open this morning. The homeowner then realized several items were stolen from the interior of their vehicle, which was parked inside the garage. There were unknown suspect(s) or witness(es).
A 49-year-old Clarkston man was critically injured July 10 when the motorcycle he was operating left the roadway on Clarkston Road at approximately 10:30 p.m. The driver of the motorcycle was operating a 2008 Harley Davidson Electra Glide and traveling westbound on Clarkston Road near Newport Street in Independence Township when the crash occurred. He […]
Staff and volunteers from the Clarkston Family Farm gather prior to the Independence Day Parade earlier this month. Photo provided
Defined benefit pension plans have been a growing problem for many Michigan communities for decades with millions of dollars in unfunded liabilities. Attracting and retaining qualified ALS/firefighting personnel is also a growing issue for most communities. And Independence Township has not been immune from these big problems. Because of Paul Brown’s unique ability to think […]