By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — After voting Jim Sucher to one of the vacant two spots on the Township Planning Commission at the Jan. 9 regular meeting of the Township Board of Trustees, the board filled the second spot by voting in Bill Scarborough at the Jan. 23 meeting.The motion was made […]
At last Monday’s Clarkston City Council meeting, council voted to table a request from the Clarkston Area Optimist Club to install a sign stating the Optimist Creed in Depot Park pending research and a recommendation from the planning commission. A previous recommendation to council from the planning commission to hold a public hearing in an […]
INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Several Everest Collegiate students were recently named Scholastic All-Catholic award recipients and honored at the annual CHSL Prep Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit.The Catholic League office honors the top students in 10th through 12th grades in every Catholic League school. These students are honored for achieving the highest possible GPA with […]
In Oakland County, one in four homes have radon. With January being Radon Action Month, radon test kits can be purchased from Oakland County for just $5, half the normal price. The city will also be selling the kits for $5 in the office, 375 Depot Road, while supplies last.Homeowners who have not tested their […]
Comcast, the parent company of Xfinity, announced just prior to Christmas that hackers had gained access to the personal information of as many as 35 million Xfinity customers, including names, contact information, the last four digits of social security numbers, birthdates, and security questions/answers.Comcast is strongly urging customers to immediately change their passwords as well […]
The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission (OCPRC) elected officers at its Jan. 24 regular meeting and Independence Township resident J. David VanderVeen was re-elected vice chair.VanderVeen served as the director of central services for Oakland County until his retirement in 2022. He has served on the OCPRC since 1998.
SYNOPSIS ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE JANUARY 23, 2024 – Regular / CLOSED SESSION Meeting CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M. APPROVED: Agenda as Amended APPROVED Consent Agenda as Presented The following motions were made and passed: APPROVE: Quote from INC Systems for a One-Year Period for New Managed Service […]
Peggy L. Beach, of Clarkston, passed away Jan. 25, 2024, at the age of 85.Loving wife of the late John Beach, cherished mother of Ron (Debbie) Wood, Mary (George) D’Autremont, and John (Carol) Beach, grandmother of David (Arryn), Brittany (Ben), Jennifer (Jordan), Joshua (Nicole), Leah (Ray), and Matthew, great-grandmother of six, sister of the late […]
Bryan William Cicinelli, of Lake Orion, passed away on Jan. 20, 2024, at the age of 37.Son of Robert and Debra Cicinelli, nephew of Craig (Deborah), David (Nannette), Lisa, and Denise (Jerry), grandson of Marian and the late William Cicinelli, and the late Ilene and the late Harry Squiers, boyfriend of Bobbie DesMarais of 11 […]
City of the Village of ClarkstonArtemus M. Pappas Village Hall375 Depot RoadClarkston, Michigan 4834601.08.2024 City Council Regular Meeting Final Minutes Pledge Of Allegiance Mayor Wylie led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call Council Members Present: Sue Wylie, Mayor, Laura Rodgers, Mayor Pro Tem, Gary Casey, Amanda Forte, Mark Lamphier, Ted Quisenberry, and Peg Roth. Council […]