By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Clarkston Foundation is continuing its work to support classrooms in Clarkston Community Schools by providing grant money to teachers to implement new and innovative programs that are unable to be funded by the school’s operating budget. The Clarkston Foundation is a non-profit organization that works closely with Clarkston […]
The hit HBO show “Succession” brought to the mainstream a concept that has been around for centuries. Some even argue there are lessons from God on succession planning in the Bible. No matter how far it dates back, the concept of planning for what and who is next when it comes to a business’ future […]
The Clark family buggy makes its first appearance in the Clarkston Heritage Museum. It was donated to the Clarkston Community Historical Society in the 1990s. Photo provided. The Clarkston Heritage Museum has recently unveiled a new exhibit “Object History: The Story Behind the Artifact” featuring artifacts from the museum’s permanent collection as well as a […]
Kay Keller Robertson; of Clarkston; April 6, 2024; age 89; preceded in death by her husband Charles G. Robertson III, son Charles Gray Robertson IV and sister Patricia Lee Gerken; mother of Patricia Kay (John) Fredrickson and Gregory Keller Robertson; grandma of Greg and Ben LeClaire and Gray and Anna Robertson.Kay graduated from Albion College […]
Independence Township will be conducting hydrant flushing beginning on Monday, April 22, 2024, and is expected to be completed in 45 days. This work will be performed between the hours of 7:00 A.M. – 5:30 P.M. Customers may experience some discolored water. Please run cold water to clear your lines and avoid doing laundry until […]
Patricia Call (Deevey), “Trish”, of Rochester Hills, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday April 3, 2024 at the age of 78. Trish was born the daughter of Alonzo and Mildred (Linthorn) Deevey in Pontiac, Michigan on March 17, 1946. She graduated from Pontiac Central High School, class of 1964. Trish married Ronald Call on May […]
Age 70, of Lansing, formerly of Dansville and Clarkston, passed away April 2nd, 2024. She was born March 22nd, 1954, in Roseville, MI to Kenneth and Ethel. She was preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and husband of 39 years, John Koval, and her parents. She is survived by her brother Dennis (Cathy) […]
Heaven has gained one of the kindest, calmest and most gentle souls. Leonard Walter Bogus left this earth after setting the standard in what it means to be a husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. Born on May 27, 1924 in Detroit, Leonard was a quiet yet mischievous child who was known to surprise his […]
SYNOPSIS ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE APRIL 2, 2024 – Regular/CLOSED SESSION Meeting CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL APPROVED: Agenda as Presented PRESENTATIONS APPROVED Consent Agenda as Presented The following motions were made and passed: APPROVE: Consent Agenda as presented AMEND: Striking Item #2 (Motion #2023-03-048) from […]
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DRINKING WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS 2025 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) PROJECT PLAN A Public Hearing will be held by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees in the Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan 48346 beginning at 6:00PM on Tuesday, May […]