By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Last week, local veterans Bill and Joette Kunse were honored by students at Clarkston Junior High School at the school’s Veterans Day ceremony. The event featured several student speakers who spoke about the importance of Veterans Day and gave introductions and background on the Kunses. The entirety […]
INDEPENDENCE TWP. — At last week’s Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Dr. Shawn Ryan was honored as the Michigan School Public Relations Association (MSPRA) 2024 Superintendent Communicator of the Year. The award, which was a surprise to Dr. Ryan, recognizes one Michigan superintendent annually for outstanding leadership and an exceptional commitment to […]
Floyd James Dobson; of Clarkston; passed away on November 13, 2024; age 83. Beloved husband of Carol for 61 years. Loving father of Debbie (Bill) Ross, Diane (Scott) Gemmell, Denise (Ken) Zander, and Dan Dobson. Cherished grandfather of Sara (Scott) Gerrits, Ryan (Taylor) Gemmell, Kyle (Rebecca) Zander, Haley (David) Peck, Olivia (Michael Maes) Zander, Andrew […]
Marlene Barbara Rebits Splete age 91 of Clarkston, formerly of Rochester Hills, passed away November 8, 2024, in Clarkston, Michigan. Marlene was born September 29, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from the University of Michigan, and Oakland University. School Teacher in Michigan, Germany and New York. She is the loving wife of the late […]
Floyd James Dobson; of Clarkston; passed away on November 13, 2024; age 83. Beloved husband of Carol for 61 years. Loving father of Debbie (Bill) Ross, Diane (Scott) Gemmell, Denise (Ken) Zander, and Dan Dobson. Cherished grandfather of Sara (Scott) Gerrits, Ryan (Taylor) Gemmell, Kyle (Rebecca) Zander, Haley (David) Peck, Olivia (Michael Maes) Zander, Andrew […]
John E. Pannell; of Clarkston; formerly of Kansas City, Missouri; born December 23, 1939 in Blue Springs, Mississippi to Charles and Ruby Pannell; passed away November 12, 2024 at the age of 84; Husband of Naomi for 28 years. Preceded in death by his son John Michael Pannell; Father of Jami (Jeff) Pannell Peterson; step […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING December 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, December 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering an update to the Master Plan. The meeting will be via Microsoft Teams online […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING December 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, December 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering a Wetland Permit. The meeting will be via Microsoft Teams online and at Independence […]
Anyone that knew “Marie” considered her to be larger than life – fiercely protective of her big family, never afraid to speak her mind, with indefatigable energy and tremendous caring for anyone in need. Maria Josephine Spinazze Baylis of Clarkston, Michigan, died at age 95 of natural causes on November 10, 2024. Maria was born […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com OAKLAND COUNTY — Voter turnout for the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election was high for both Oakland County and Independence Township. In Oakland County, 72.92% of registered voters participated in the general election, according to the Oakland County Clerk’s Office. Of the county’s 1,065,964 registered voters, 777,257 votes were cast […]