Township board recognizes retirement of Deputy Rodney White

Township board recognizes retirement of Deputy Rodney White

Deputy Rodney White (third from right) retired from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office after 34 years of service. The Independence Township Board of Trustees as well as other OCSO officers expressed their gratitude for all his work and dedication. Photo provided by OCSO. By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — At its meeting on May […]

Francis John Klimek, 80

Francis John Klimek, 80

Francis John Klimek, of Clarkston; passed away with his family by his side on May 9, 2024 at the age 80. Francis was born in Barnesboro, Pennsylvania, son of the late Chester and Mary Klimek. Francis is survived by his beloved wife, Shirley (Gray) Klimek of 59 years. Proud father of John (Sheila) Klimek, Tammy […]

Shirley A. Tersigni, 94

Shirley A. Tersigni, 94

Shirley A. Tersigni of Holly; passed away May 12, 2024; age 94; preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Joseph and her son Kevin. Loving mother of Aletha (late Duane) Bills, Susan (late Timothy Bills) Tersigni, Stephen (Anetta) Tersigni, Yvonne (Randy) Brewer, Mark Tersigni and Vincent (Lori) Tersigni. Mother in law of Dawn […]

Thomas B. “Tom” Threse, 96

Thomas B. “Tom” Threse, 96

Thomas B. “Tom” Threse of Lathrup Village, formerly of Clarkston and Ortonville. Tom passed away on May 6, 2024, after a very full life of 96 wonderful years. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Laone. Together, Tom and Laone had 17 children; Lynette (late Ray) Trese-Williams, Tamara (Robert) Stockwell, Arthur (Terri), […]

Clarkston Schools approves elementary open enrollment pilot program

By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — During its meeting on April 15, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education approved a resolution authorizing limited open enrollment for the district’s elementary program for the 2024-2025 school year.The resolution which allows for a maximum of 75 spots open to out-of-district students within Oakland County for young […]

Independence Elementary students serve the community ‘kid style’ for SOCKS week

By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — Students at Independence Elementary School participated in the 21st annual SOCKS week last month where students from young fives to fifth grade served the community through various service learning projects.The school wide initiative targets specific grade levels with a number of community members to provide students with opportunities […]

Board of Education approves five bid awards at April 15 meeting

By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education approved a number of bid awards at its last meeting on April 15. The five bids presented were all unanimously approved by the board.The first bid award was for site work and foundations for the new Clarkston Junior High School. This […]

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