Public Notice: Independence Township Board of Trustees, Closed Session Meeting, March 30, 2021

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE March 30, 2021 A. A Closed Session Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 5:00 p.m. B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Neubeck, Aliaga, Brown, Nallamothu, Ritchie Absent: Loughrin Also Present: Brian […]

Public Notice: Hillview Estates hydrant flushing

Independence Township will be conducting hydrant flushing on the Hillview Estate’s water system on Wednesday, April 14th, 2021. 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. […]

Public Notice: Independence Township Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes, March 30, 2021

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE March 30, 2021 A. A virtual/live Special 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: Kittle, Neubeck, Aliaga, Brown, Nallamothu, Ritchie Absent: Loughrin Also Present: Brian […]

Office hours for Schroeder

State Rep. Andrea Schroeder’s next round of online office hours will be 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 19. The one-on-one discussions with Rep. Schroeder are held through Zoom or by phone. Residents of the 43rd District who wish to participate should send an email to AndreaSchroeder@house.mi.gov or call 517-373-0615. Schroeder represents the 43rd District in […]

Exciting end to reading month at Everest Academy

Exciting end to reading month at Everest Academy

From left, Everest Academy sixth graders Elizabeth Roddy, Yanna Lazaris, Hannah Megala, Aviannah Cronin, and Giselle Wolschleger display a copy of “The Greatest Treasure,” a book about the significance of mass they helped author and illustrate, as part of the end of reading month, which took place in March. Photo provided

Elizabeth Cowen, 67

Elizabeth ”Beth” Ann Cowen, of Ypsilanti, formerly of Clarkston, passed away March 31, 2021 at the age of 67. She was born April 28, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of James H. and Barbara L. (Krem) Cowen. Beth lived an adventurous life and had wide ranging interests and skills. She graduated from Clarkston High […]

Linda Johnson, 72

Linda Eileen Johnson, of Grayling, formerly of Clarkston, passed away March 29, 2021 at the age of 72. Beloved wife of William David Johnson (Dave) for 55 years. Loving daughter of Jesse and Ruth Prieto. Loving daughter-in-law of Doris Ruby Johnson and the late Reverend Doyle Johnson. Loving mother of Karen Linn Johnson (Ken Speck), […]

John Priebe, 89

John H. Priebe, of Clarkston, passed away March 28, 2021 at the age of 89. Preceded in death by his wife Margaret, son Chuck and baby daughter Susan. Father of Dan (Lisa) Priebe and Sally (late Scot) Elliott, grandpa of Lauren (Jeremy) Raymond and Andrew (Haley) Priebe, brother of Walter (late Miriam) Priebe, partner of […]

No July 4 parade; concerts a go

While this year’s Fourth of July parade is canceled due to ongoing concerns about large gatherings during the pandemic, plans for Concerts in the Park starting June 11 are moving forward. Without a doubt, some changes to the event will be needed, but the Concerts Committee is optimistic crowd spacing and other issues can be […]