Nena E. Wright (née Betty Baird), of Clarkston, formerly of Cheboygan, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born in Cheboygan, Michigan, on September 18, 1929, to Judge Robert and Winnie Baird. Nena was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Edward Preseau (d. 1965), and her […]
SYNOPSIS ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE MAY 6, 2025 – Regular Meeting CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL APPROVED: Agenda as Amended APPROVED Consent Agenda as Presented Board of Trustees Regular/Closed Session Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2025 April 29, 2025 Check Run Including ACH ($793,203.62) and Ratify […]
ZONINGZZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: Independence Township Hall 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES ROLL CALL: REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda additions or deletions require a majority vote of […]
TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that at a regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees held on April 15, 2025, the Township Board approved a First Reading of the amendment to the Zoning […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — At its meeting on May 6, the Independence Township board of trustees unanimously approved two requests for proposals from Independence Township Fire Chief David Piche for a new fire engine and new ambulance. According to Piche, the fire engine will replace one of the department’s aging units […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Bring your appetite with you to Pine Knob this Friday, May 16 from 4 to 9 p.m. for the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Food Truck Rally. This free event is family-friendly and open to all ages. With the new space, the event is set to […]
Arthur J. Lilinthal; of Clarkston formerly of Detroit; Art was born February 22, 1941 in Detroit to John and Stella Lilienthal; He passed away on May 4, 2025 at the age of 84; husband of Rosemary for nearly 60 years; father of Laura (Steve) Ells, Dave (Kristen) Lilienthal and Rosie (Glenn) Wood II; grandpa of […]
Nancy Hill; of Clarkston, MI formerly of Grand Marais, MN; born May 22, 1942 in Colvill, MN to Carl and Mary Jackson; passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025 at the age of 82; wife of Franklin “Frank” for 65 years; mother of Tracey Hill, Michael Hill, Catherine (Jim) Ash and David (Darlene Cox) Hill; […]
Alan (Scotty) Richard Scott of Clarkston passed away peacefully at home on May 8 at age 83. Beloved husband of Narcedalia. Loving father of Michael (Lisa) Scott, Jay (Natalie) Richardson and Laura (Julio) Fonseca. Caring grandfather of Ella Scott, Lena Richardson, Alexa Scott, Olivia Fonseca, David Richardson, Sylvia Fonseca, Marco Richardson, Joanna Richardson. Brother of […]
Accepts quote for chloride services By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — At its meeting on April 15, the Independence Township Board of Trustees did not approve a budget amendment that would allocate another $50,000 toward maintenance of public gravel roads in the township. The $50,000 would have been added to the $50,000 already […]