Thomas J. Miller, age 91, of Clarkston

Thomas J. Miller, age 91, of Clarkston

Michigan passed away peacefully comforted by family and close friends on April 25, 2024. Inurnment will be held on May 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan with military honors.Tom embraced life to its fullest with a work hard and play harder spirit. He had a quick wit and sense […]

Mary E. Linseman, 85

Mary E. Linseman, 85

Mary E. Linseman; born August 6, 1938 in Pontiac to Cloyd and Alice Houts; of Waterford; passed away on April 29, 2024 at the age of 85; preceded in death by her husband Russell Gerald Linseman; mother of Barbara (Barry) Beard, William (Carolyn) Arnold, Susan (Tom) Gahan, Kate (Earl) Thomas, Trudy (Brian) Leonard and Mary […]

Pubic Notice: Independence Township 2023 Water Quality Results available

PUBLIC NOTICE Independence Township’s Consumer Confidence Report with the 2023 Water Quality Results is available online and can be viewed on the township’s website www.indtwp.com You can also pick up the report at the Department of Public Works, 6050 Flemings Lake Road. Normal business hours are 7 am to 5:30pm, Monday through Thursday. Cari Neubeck, […]

Public Notice: 1st reading of new Mobile Food Establishment ordinance

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular/closed session meeting on April 16, 2024, at the Township Hall located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved the First Reading of Township Ordinance No. TBD. The Board authorized a Second Reading of said Ordinance Amendment in […]

NOTICE OF FIRST READING OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDININANCE CHAPTER 34 PARKS AND RECREATION, ARTICLE II PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 34-38

TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular/closed session meeting held on April 16, 2024, at the Township Hall located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, the Charter Township of Independence Board of […]

Celebrate National Day of Prayer May 2

The Clarkston community has celebrated the National Day of Prayer for over 20 years with the help of many of our local churches. May 2 is the 2024 designated day of prayer by a Congressional Act and signed by then President Harry S. Truman. This year’s observance will be held at the Clarkston Community Church, […]

Public Notice: Notice of Public Tax Hearing, Clarkston Community Schools, May 13, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC TAX HEARING CLARKSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:45 p.m., at Clarkston Community Schools, 6389 Clarkston Rd, Clarkston, Michigan, the Board of Education of Clarkston Community Schools will hold a public hearing to consider the District’s proposed 2024-2025 property tax millage rate. The Board may […]

Clarkston City Council approves Pony Cycle installation at Depot Park

By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comCLARKSTON — During its meeting on April 8, the Clarkston City Council voted 4-1 in favor of installing a pair of non-motorized Pony Cycles in Depot Park. Councilmember Peg Roth cast the lone nay vote. Mayor Sue Wylie and Councilmember Mark Lamphier were absent from the meeting.Council approved the project at […]

Township board approves first reading of Alcoholic Liquors Prohibited ordinance

Board applies for liquor license at Brady Lodge By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Independence Township Board of Trustees held the first reading of an ordinance amendment last week at its regular meeting on April 16. The ordinance in question is the township’s Alcoholic Liquors Prohibited ordinance which prohibits the consumption of alcoholic […]