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 […]
Dalton Dismuke; born October 8, 1941 to Floyd and Lorene Dismuke in Taylor, Texas; of Waterford, Michigan; passed away on March 2, 2024 at the age of 82; father of Tonya Heverly and Donald (Jennifer) Dismuke; grandpa of Ashley, Dalton, Josh and Tyler; and brother of Jerry Dismuke.Dalton worked as a carpenter and contractor his […]
Barbara Joanne Sartor, 85, of Houghton Lake passed away on Feb. 8, 2024 at home with her loving husband by her side.Barbara was born on June 8, 1938 in Ferndale, Michigan to LaVerne and Pauline (Hoffman) Forbes. Barbara grew up in the Royal Oak area graduating from the Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal […]
Martha Preston, of Clarkston, MI; passed away at her home on Feb. 29, 2024; born October 24, 1939 in Dixon, IL to Robert & Jeanette Preston; sister of Julie (Steve) Bowles; aunt of Catte (Ken) Eno Plummber & Stefani Wright; great aunt of Jaden Plummer, Kellen Plummer, Ashleigha Maksim, Steven Wright, Brad Wright & several […]
Clayta Beth Godziebiewski, 73Clayta Beth Codziebiewski; born August 14, 1950 in LaFollette, TN to Dennis and Mary Fields. Long time resident of Clarkston, MI – formerly from the East side of Detroit. She passed away surrounded by her loved ones on March 1, 2024 at the age of 73.The wife of Rick for 41 years; […]