Gerald F.; “Jerry” Stanton; born in Pontiac to Floyd and Barbara Stanton on February 23, 1948; of Clarkston; passed away on September 23, 2024 at the age of 76; husband of Carol Moreno; preceded in death by his first wife Kandice in 2011; father of Michael (Jannell) Stanton and Kristen (Keith) Denning; grandpa of Ian, […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — During its meeting on Sept. 16, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education further discussed its plan to place a non-homestead millage proposal on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot. The board voted to put the measure on the ballot at its meeting last month. The proposal […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education received another presentation on the ongoing work for the district’s new strategic plan during its meeting on Sept. 16. Giving the presentation to the board was, again, Nancy Mahoney, Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services and Staci Puzio, Director of Student […]
Jake Reynolds feeds butterscotch pudding to Makayla Turner at last year’s 25th annual Taste of Clarkston event. CLN file photo. By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — Nothing brings people together quite like food and foodies from all over will be sure to get their fill by enjoying some great eats at the annual Taste […]
From left, Tessa Veres (Auburn Hills), Eleanor Schwarz (Brandon Twp.), Reilly Konig (Oxford Twp.), James Warner, Evett Wade (Auburn Hills), Xavien Konig (Oxford Twp.), Karmann Reed (Brandon Twp.) and Lorenzo Dearo Mentone (Lake Orion). Members of the Oakland County 4-H Sport Rocket Club. Photos: Patrick McAbee. Oakland County 4-H Sport Rocket Club By David Fleet […]
This year’s Corvettes America show hosted on Saturday, Aug. 10 by America’s Corvette Club, resulted in a $6,410 donation to SCAMP. The show’s auction made up $5,000 worth of the donation, while personal member donations amounted to another $1,410. On hand for the check donation on Sept. 3 where (right to left) SCAMP’s Managing Director […]
James McMurray; of Davisburg; passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024; at the age of 86. He is reunited with the love of his life, his wife Marilyn McMurray; father of Karen McMurray and Connie Schimp; beloved grandfather to Cameron and Thomas; brother-in-law to Elaine (late), Gary, Linda, Steve, and Dianne Kraft. Special uncle to […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING October 10, 2024 INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Please take notice that the Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, October 10, 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 […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING October 10, 2024 INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Please take notice that the Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering a Special Land Use. The meeting will be via Microsoft Teams online and at […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Officials in Independence Township received news recently from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) indicating its intention to reconstruct the intersection at White Lake and Dixie Highway. The township Board of Trustees has spent the last several months reviewing potential ways to utilize the excess funds which, […]