SYNOPSIS ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE MARCH 4, 2025 – Regular Meeting CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL APPROVED: Agenda as Amended PRESENTATION: Fire Department Promotion of Firefighter Bonner, Shift Lieutenant Fitzpatrick, Shift Captain D. Stamper APPROVED: Consent Agenda as Presented Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — During its meeting on Feb. 24, the Clarkston City Council held a public hearing on the city’s 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program followed by a vote to split the funds 50/50 between the Clarkston Area Youth Assistance (CAYA) and the Independence Township Senior Community Center. According […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — At its meeting on Feb. 10, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a bond project, a bond project change order and playground updates at the district’s Early Childhood Center. First up was a proposal for fiber and low voltage systems at Clarkston Junior High […]
The Clarkston Area Optimists awarded three scholarships last week for the club’s annual essay contest. From left: Rick Karlewski, President of the Clarkston Area Optimists, third place winner Kaylin Ziemba, second place winner Sofia Rykse, first place winner Richard Westerman, and Linda Danek Chair of the Essay Contest. Photo by Megan Kelley By Megan Kelley […]
OCSO investigation continues By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Independence Twp. — A 69 year old Groveland Township man died Monday, Feb. 24, two days after he was involved in an Independence Township traffic crash. At about 10:13 p.m. on Feb. 22, Dwaine Paul McCutcheon was operating a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and pulled onto Ortonville Road from […]
Warwick Hills Golf & Country club to remain as host venue GRAND BLANC — On Feb. 21, officials of The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren announced a one-year extension of their agreements with title sponsor Ally Financial Inc., presenting sponsor McLaren Health Care, host venue Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club, and the tournament’s agreement […]
Robert (Bob) Allen Olivera, 79, of Holly, Michigan passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on February 22, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on April 27, 1945, in Oakland, California, Bob was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Alice, sister Shirley and brother Edward Olivera. Survived by his beloved wife […]
City of the Village of Clarkston City Council Meeting Minutes The City of the Village of Clarkston City Council meeting minutes are available on the city website at villageofclarkston.org, by email at clerk@villageofclarkston.org, or at the City Clerk’s office at 375 Depot Road, Clarkston, Mi 48346.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 188 OF 1954 PROCEEDINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PUBLIC ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2025- SAD #3 – SAD FOR REPAVING PUBLIC ROADS (CHESTNUT HILL FARMS SUBDIVISION, ITC PARCEL; EXCLUDING CHICKADEE LN FRONTAGE) TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE, OAKLAND […]
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 188 OF 1954 PROCEEDINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PUBLIC ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2025-SAD #2 – SAD FOR REPAVING PUBLIC ROADS (SPRING LAKE NORTH SUBDIVISION AND THREE ITC UTILITY PARCELS) TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, […]