ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: Independence Township Hall 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 The Meeting will be held in-person in the Township Hall Meeting Room. The public has the option to attend the meeting virtually via Microsoft Teams.
By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comClarkston – During its meeting on Feb. 26, the Clarkston City Council reviewed and discussed ongoing measures to provide better access for residents to view meetings as well as participate in public participation virtually throughout meetings.Council also voted unanimously to have city Manager Jonathan Smith look into expanding the use of […]
Shooting marks second in two months By David FleetThe Citizen Editordfleet@mihomepaper.comOakland County — On Feb. 26, Michigan State Police Detectives from the Second District Freeway Investigative Support Team along with Metro North troopers arrested Thomas Robert Trim, 23, of Mt. Morris following a road rage incident on I-75 near Grange Hall Road.At 6:20 p.m., Feb. […]
Oakland County — Last week, the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) announced plans to close Waldon Road, Clintonville Road to Montclair Drive (just east of the Independence/Orion township border), starting on March 8, for continued gravel-road paving and safety improvements that will conclude in the fall of 2024.The road closure will impact both Independence […]
Independence Twp. — View Newspaper Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Megan Kelley as editor of the Clarkston News.In her new role, Kelley is responsible for covering municipalities in Independence Township, the City of the Village of Clarkston and Clarkston Community Schools as well as community events and day-to-day activities. Kelley will also […]
The Clarkston News took a decidedly positive trajectory when Matt became editor. Overall quality of writing improved and the editorials seemed to become less complaint focused and more what-can-be-done-to-improve focused. I have appreciated both changes and hope these will not depart with Matt.Best of luck, Matt! Cheryl McNeilClarkston, MI
Kenneth “Ken” Edward Morawski Jr., of Clarkston, formerly of Warren and Madison Heights, passed away on February 21, 2024, at the age of 61. He was born October 27, 1962 in Dover, Delaware to Kenneth and Lydia Morawski.Friend to many, Ken was an incredibly caring husband and father who always had more to share with […]
Legal NoticeAttention: Food Service Management Companies Clarkston Community School District is requesting proposals for school food service management services. The Food Service Management Company will provide management services according to United States Department of Agriculture regulations and guidelines, as well as State of Michigan Department of Education policies and guidelines.A copy of the RFP will […]
Tri County Equipment announced that it has received a grant from GST MI Works! for the 2023 Going PRO Talent Fund. The grant is an opportunity for Tri County Equipment to further invest in its workforce and support their employees in gaining the skills needed for in-demand career paths. Going PRO Talent Fund grants are specifically […]
SYNOPSIS ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE FEBRUARY 20, 2024 – Regular / CLOSED SESSION Meeting CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M. APPROVED: Agenda as Amended APPROVED Consent Agenda as Presented The following motions were made and passed: APPROVE: February 13, 2024 Check Run Including ACH ($1,124,296.49) Ratify the February 2, […]