McLaren Oakland chief serves others before self

Learning from homelessness to make changes for communities By David Fleet View Newspaper Group Lorenzo Suter is on a mission. “When you come from homelessness you have a sense of urgency,” said Suter, who was recently named president and CEO of McLaren Oakland, the Pontiac-based hospital with care locations throughout Oakland County. Suter assumes the […]

Horacio Vaquera Lima, 47

Horacio Vaquera Lima, 47

Horacio Vaquera Lima; of Holly; passed away on November 20, 2024; at the age of 47. Loved by his wife Maria Guadalupe Marin; father of Horacio Vaquera Marin and Manuel Vaquera Marin; son of Horacio Vaquera Cisneros and the Late Maria Leonor Lima Vazquez. Horacio was a hard-working man who worked many years as an […]

Public Notice: City of the Village of Clarkston Historic District Commissioner Sought

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF CLARKSTON The City Historic District Commissioner Sought The City of the Village of Clarkston is seeking candidates to fill an open position on the Historic District Commission.  Candidates must be a resident in the City and have a demonstrated interest in or knowledge of historic preservation.  Individuals interested […]

Two people taken to the hospital after Orion Township condo explosion, many more left homeless

Two people taken to the hospital after Orion Township condo explosion, many more left homeless

A condo at the Keatington New Town condominium complex on Waldon Road in Orion Township exploded Tuesday at 6:23 p.m. Two people were taken to the hospital in serious condition, while others sustained minor injuries, Orion Township Fire Chief Ryan Allen said. Photos provided by Orion Twp. Orion Township officials provide information on assistance, donations […]

Public Notice: Synopsis of Nov. 12, 2024 Independence Twp. Board of Trustees meeting

SYNOPSIS ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE NOVEMBER 12, 2024 – Regular Meeting CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL APPROVED: Agenda as Amended PUBLIC HEARING: PY2025 Community Development Block Grant Application PRESENTATION: Fire Department Swearing In PRESENTATION: Fire Department Promotion of Firefighter Decker PRESENTATION: Fire Department Promotion of Lieutenant […]

Senior and youth services receive Independence Twp. CDBG funding

Additional funds go to Minor Home Repair program By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — At its meeting on Nov. 12, the Independence Township Board of Trustees awarded a portion of its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to both senior services and youth services (Clarkston Area Youth Assistance) within the township as well as […]