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 […]
Independence Township will be conducting hydrant flushing on the Township’s water systems starting September 3rd, 2024, through October 31, 2024. This work will be performed between the hours of 7:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. The fall flushing will be a complete system flush and winterization of the hydrants. Customers may experience some […]
Budget Notice The proposed budget of the Oakland Conservation District for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024, will be presented to the District Board for final approval at the regular monthly meeting at 6:00 p.m. on August 21, 2024. The Public is invited to comment on the proposed budget at this time. Copies of […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com OAKLAND COUNTY — Voter turnout for the Aug. 6, 2024 Primary Election was low for both Oakland County and Independence Township. In Oakland County, just 24.88% of registered voters participated in the primary election, according to the Oakland County Clerk’s Office. Of the county’s 1,058,171 registered voters only 263,303 voted […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — In recent months, the Independence Township Planning Commission has been working on revising the township’s master plan. The commission held a special meeting on July 25 to review the plan and discuss changes and on Aug. 8, they voted unanimously to submit the drafted plan for review […]
Imagine 160 golfers in costumes, driving decorated golf carts, some escorted by “celeb” caddies, also in costumes. How about a “swanky” bowling alley or a craft beer fest that has linen table cloths and flowers on every table. If you’ve been to one of our signature events, none of these things are hard to imagine, […]