SYNOPSIS ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE NOVEMBER 12, 2024 – Regular Meeting CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL APPROVED: Agenda as Amended PUBLIC HEARING: PY2025 Community Development Block Grant Application PRESENTATION: Fire Department Swearing In PRESENTATION: Fire Department Promotion of Firefighter Decker PRESENTATION: Fire Department Promotion of Lieutenant […]
Additional funds go to Minor Home Repair program By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — At its meeting on Nov. 12, the Independence Township Board of Trustees awarded a portion of its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to both senior services and youth services (Clarkston Area Youth Assistance) within the township as well as […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — The Clarkston City Council approved the purchase of crossing flags as well as the installation of concrete curbing at its meeting on Nov. 12. In recent meetings, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Rodgers has expressed concern about the crosswalk on Main Street at E. Church Street in the downtown. […]
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 […]