Bette Eileen Doherty, formerly of Swartz Creek and Clarkston, passed away Nov. 15, 2023 at the age of 90.Born April 26, 1933 in Lewiston, Maine, Bette was preceded in death by her parents George and Beulah Kennedy and by her husband Hollis.Mother of Timothy (Denise) Doherty, Dennis Doherty and Deborah (the late Jeff) Ritter, grandma […]
Dolores Ann Schmidt died peacefully on Nov. 17, 2023, six weeks short of her 102nd birthday.Devoted mother of Mike (Teresa) Schmidt, Steve (Kathe) Schmidt, and Jim Schmidt (Rhonda), loving grandmother of David Schmidt, Bethany Beresheim, Michael Schmidt, Jason Schmidt, Emma Schmidt, Blake Schmidt, Drew Colbert, and Brett Colbert, and great-grandmother of 12.Dolores was preceded in […]
Our team at View Newspaper Group is all about making connections. We like to focus on what our readers and the communities we serve have in common. However, while doing research for a client project last week, I came across a statistic I wish we didn’t all have in common. According to Feeding America, 100% […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING December 14, 2023 INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Please take notice that the Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering a Special Land Use. The meeting will be via Microsoft Teams online and at […]
City of the Village of ClarkstonArtemus M. Pappas Village Hall375 Depot RoadClarkston, Michigan 48346City Council Regular Meeting 10.23.2023 Final Minutes Call To Order The regular session meeting of the City of the Village of Clarkston City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Wylie at 7:00 P.M. Pledge Of Allegiance Mayor Pro Tem Wylie led […]
Dana Lorene Ogans, of Clarkston, passed peacefully at home on Nov. 12, 2023 at the age of 57.She is survived by her loving husband, Mike Ogans, who stood by her side throughout her journey. Daughter to Harry and Patricia Pace. Dana was an amazing and loving mother to Devan, Jacob, Jessica, Ashton, and Lily. Sister […]
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCENOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING2024 BUDGET A Public Hearing will be held by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees in the Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan 48346 beginning at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 for the purpose of presenting and receiving comment on the […]
SYNOPSIS ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE NOVEMBER 7, 2023 – Regular Meeting CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M. APPROVED: Agenda as Amended PRESENTATION: Third Quarter Investment Report APPROVED Consent Agenda as Presented The following motions were made and passed: APPROVE: Bid Proposal for Government Relations and Lobbying Services with Midwest […]
Emiley Gale Schuster, owner of the new Visibly Gale wellness center at 7020 Gateway Park Drive in Independence Township, cuts the ribbon last Wednesday signifying the business’ opening. Photo: Matt Mackinder
INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Southeastern Michigan Wind Ensemble (SEMWE) will present its Fall Concert on Nov. 19, at 3 p.m. in the Clarkston High School Performing Arts Center, 6094 Flemings Lake Road.The concert is open to the public and admission is free. Donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated.Conducted by former Clarkston Director of Bands Cliff […]