By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE — At its meeting on March 11, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education approved several bids for ongoing bond projects throughout the district.First up was a bid award for audio visual equipment in elementary school gymnasiums.The project includes the installation of a projector, sound and bluetooth access.The board voted […]
By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comCLARKSTON — During its meeting on March 11, the Clarkston City Council held a public hearing to gauge the public on their thoughts on potential additions or changes in Depot Park.The Clarkston Area Optimist Club has been strong supporters of Depot Park, donating money to improvements and additions throughout the years.“If […]
By Larry KodoskySpecial to the Clarkston NewsBlue Heron Headwaters Conservancy (BHHC) seeks a new Executive Director. The BHHC originated in 1972 as the nonprofit Independence Township Land Trust, one of the first land conservancies in Michigan. As the organization’s scope and service area expanded, it changed names to the North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy in […]
Now that the township has taken upon itself to provide more tax dollars to re-gravel and maintain residential gravel roads within the township, many area residents will want more information about how township trustees developed an equitable, strategic plan for selecting the specific roads to be enhanced and how they were selected for funding. (“Independence […]
One of the best parts of my job is getting to interview people who have landed a new job in a leadership role. There is something so invigorating about talking to a person who refers to their new position as a “dream job.” Their energy and enthusiasm are contagious and their ideas inspiring. I had the […]
First place winners The Fighting Bananas, made up of Liam W., Gabe O., Will G., Grant D. and Ronnie S. Photos provided by Sharon Crain. By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE — It was a matter of brains versus brains – with a surprising amount of bananas involved – earlier this month at the final night […]
Doreen Gray (Burtenshaw) was born Dec. 9, 1927 in Brantford, Canada. She passed away March 8, 2024 as a resident of Canterbury on the Lake in Waterford, Michigan. Doreen was preceded in death by her Daughter Tracy Kasperak. Doreen is survived by daughter Jorja Hetherington and sons Tom Gray (Sharron Catallo) and Tim Gray (Carol […]
Steven DeWayne Black of Livermore, CA formerly of Clarkston, MI was born on July 17, 1975 to Thomas and Linda Black of Clarkston, MI and passed away February 29, 2024; age 48; husband of Laura (Maloney); father of Kylee, Sierra, Madden and Parker; brother of Kimberly Ridley; preceded in death by his brother Thomas Black […]
SYNOPSIS ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE March 19, 2024 – Regular Meeting CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M. APPROVED: Agenda as Presented APPROVED Consent Agenda as Amended The following motions were made and passed: AMEND: Consent Agenda by removing Item J-02 Request to Approve the March 12, 2024 Check Run […]
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M. APPROVED: Agenda as Presented APPROVED Consent Agenda as Presented The following motions were made and passed: APPROVE: Purchase of Gravel from RCOC for a not to Exceed Amount of $100,000.00 and 2024 Budget Amendment #2 as Presented APPROVE: 2024 Budget Amendment #3 as Presented APPOINT: Board and Committee Members to […]