By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — The Clarkston City Council has officially accepted the resignation of Catherine Ashley. The council voted to reject Ashley’s letter of resignation during a special meeting on Aug. 1. At its Aug. 12 meeting, councilmember Gary Casey made the motion to reconsider the original motion from the Aug. 1 […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — During its meeting on Aug. 13, the Independence Township Board of Trustees heard a presentation from Trustees Sam Moraco, Jim Tedder and Ron Ritchie regarding excess funds from the townships Road Millage Fund. Earlier this year, the board discussed the remaining money which in March, was around […]
INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Independence Township Board and Corridor Improvement Authority recently announced the upcoming construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of Waldon Road and Waldon Center Drive. The township reminds residents that there will be temporary traffic disruptions, including the closure of a portion of Waldon Center Drive. Construction timeline is as […]
Four of the seven members of the Moore family have headed off to Madagascar to be a part of the Africa Mercy where Ryan and Kara (middle) will work as volunteers and live alongside other volunteers from around the world to bring healing to one of the poorest ports in the world. Photo provided By […]
Why did the Independence township board just vote to repay the City of the Village of Clarkston $96,220 to resolve the issue of overpayment on a 2010 contract for police and fire services while knowing that the township refused to repay the $2 million dollar overpayment that Independence Township taxpayers made? (“Township approves repayment to […]
For the past 56 years Douglas Water Conditioning (Oakland and Genesee County Best of the Best 2021 – 2023) has been providing clean drinking water and water treatment solutions to Southeastern Michigan. Since 2006, Rick Falck (Water Depot Services – Clarkston News Best of the Best 2020 – 2022) has been taking care of residential […]
John T. McAuliffe, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024, in Clarkston, Michigan, at the age of 82. Born in Detroit on December 3, 1941, John’s life was a testament to his strong spirit, entrepreneurial drive, and love for his family. A graduate of Salesian High School, […]
FINAL Minutes of the July 8, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting Call To Order: The regular session meeting of the City of the Village of Clarkston City Council was called to order by Mayor Wylie at 7:00pm. 2. Pledge Of Allegiance: Mayor Wylie led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Council Members Present: Sue Wylie, […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING September 12, 2024 INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Please take notice that the Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering a Planned Unit Development Amendment. The meeting will be via Microsoft Teams online and […]
SYNOPSIS ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE AUGUST 13, 2024 – Regular/CLOSED SESSION Meeting CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL APPROVED: Agenda as Amended APPROVED Consent Agenda as Presented Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of July 23, 2024 August 5, 2024 Check Run Including ACH ($3,546,091.62) Ratify the […]