BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor In a letter to the Independence Township Board of Trustees dated July 4, Township Supervisor Pat Kittle announced his resignation, effective September 8, 2021. “It has truly been an honor to represent the 37,000 residents of Independence Township as a member of the Township Board of Trustees,” said Kittle. […]
Fireworks will be launched from Pine Knob ski hill on July 4 at 9:30 p.m. and again every 10 minutes to allow folks a chance to find a viewing spot. Clintonwood Park is closed, and no parking will be available at DTE Energy Music Theatre. There will not be an Independence Fest or July 4 […]
Matthew Williamson, of Clarkston, recently earned a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering with Highest Honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Williamson was among approximately 4,435 undergraduate and graduate students who earned their degrees during the Spring 2021 semester and were recognized during the institute’s 260th Commencement exercises May 7-8 at Bobby […]
Earlier this month, Clarkston resident Chad Grant was named the position of executive vice president and chief operating officer for McLaren Health Care. Prior to this promotion, Grant was the president of McLaren’s Central Region directing the hospital operations of McLaren Flint, McLaren Greater Lansing and McLaren Lapeer Region. In this new role, Grant will […]
Attendees of the Concerts in the Park Friday night series in Depot Park have probably noticed the presence of the Clarkston Area Optimist Club. The club applied for and received a grant from the Optimist International Foundations Childhood Health and Wellness program. Originally, Optimist Foundation grants supported the Foundation’s Childhood Cancer Campaign developed in association […]
BY DEAN VAGLIA Special to the Clarkston News Bring on the ButterBurgers and crack out the custard — Culver’s has come to Oxford and is owned by Independence Township residents Andrew and Vicki Zielke. The new Culver’s restaurant along M-24 north of the Village of Oxford opened for business on July 6. Serving guests both […]
The Road Commission for Oakland County has issued a permit extension allowing Pamar Enterprises to keep Mann Road closed from Clintonville Road to Sunburst Avenue on the Independence Township/Waterford Township border until approximately July 26. The road was supposed to reopen on July 12, but weather-related issues have delayed paving plans. The contractor is performing […]
State Rep. Andrea Schroeder and the Michigan House of Representatives recently approved a measure to require Secretary of State branch offices to offer a walk-in option to residents. This plan also extends the expiration deadlines for state identification and vehicle registrations. “Restoring a walk-in option at branch offices is essential for Michiganders who have had […]
To All Creditors: The Settler, Noreen Compagnoni, date of birth 10/10/29, who lived at, 2415 Ostrum, Waterford, MI, 48328, died on 2/11/2021. There is no personal representative of the Settlor’s estate to whom Letters of Administration have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Revocable Living Trust of Louis […]
STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF OAKLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE NOTICE OF MAJOR PUD AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees held on July 6, 2021, the Township Board approved the First Reading for a proposed major amendment to phases I, III, IV, […]