CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ELECTION COMMISSION COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST OF VOTING EQUIPMENT FOR THE STATE GENERAL (PRESIDENTIAL) ELECTION Tuesday, November 5, 2024 To the qualified electors of the Charter Township of Independence, County of Oakland, State of Michigan: Notice is hereby given that a Public Accuracy Test […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE CLARKSTON INDEPENDENCE DISTRICT LIBRARY The Clarkston Independence District Library Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed millage rate to be levied in 2024 at the Clarkston Independence District Library located at 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346, on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 6:30 […]
SYNOPSIS ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE AUGUST 27, 2024 – Regular Meeting CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M. APPROVED: To amend the agenda by removing item M-02 Closed Session: Discussion of Confidential Legal Opinion Pursuant to the Michigan Open Meetings Act. APPROVED: Agenda as Amended APPROVED Consent Agenda as Presented […]
Candidates must run as write-ins By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — On Aug. 12, six of the seven candidates who filed applications to run for seats on the city council, including three councilmember seats and a mayoral seat, were informed by Oakland County that their applications were disqualified and their names will not appear […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — It’s been a busy summer for Clarkston Community Schools as the district continues with bond work, work to add more safety precautions and has over 40 new educators and several administrative changes. Bond updates Work on the new Clarkston Junior High school has continued throughout the summer. […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — During its meeting on Aug. 13, the Independence Township Board of Trustees heard a presentation and discussed the potential for the township to hire a superintendent to handle day to day operations within the township. The agenda item, which was brought to the board by Treasurer Paul […]
CLARKSTON — For nearly 40 years, the Clarkston Area Optimist Club has brought an optimistic outlook to the Clarkston area community through the work they do supporting the future of that community, its youth. The club is part of an international service organization founded in 1911 and currently over 80,000 members strong worldwide. Locally, the […]
The July 4th Parade Committee would like to thank all of you in our community that made this year’s parade a success. Thank you to all who showed up to watch the parade and all the individuals, businesses and community groups that were a part of the parade with their floats, flags and candy. Our […]
What comes to mind when you hear Optimist Club, Rotary Club, Elks Club, Lions Club or Kiwanis Club? My guess is that depends on where you live or if you happen to be a member. While most of these clubs have an international reach, chances are there is a local chapter of one or more […]
(From left) Charlotte Cooper Sashabaw Plains Chapter, NSDAR, Parker Hagle State President of Children of the American Revolution and Eddie Howell of Jeremiah Clark, Sons of the American Revolution invite the public to attend the grave marking of Clarkston pioneer Sarah Jackson Merrill. Photo provided. By Joette Kunse Contributing Writer America 250, the Semiquincentennial of […]