Afew years ago, a friend of ours borrowed a two-story ladder so he could clean out his second story dryer vent. As his wife watched from below, he climbed the ladder successfully, reached up to remove the vent cover and was promptly attacked by a bird who had made its home in the vent. “Attacked” […]
Edmund (Demaro Valentino), Susan (Erin Carr), Peter (Jacob Sasak), and Lucy (Caroline Beggs) discover the notice posted by the White Witch about Tumnus’s disappearance. Photo provided by Mary Rosseli. INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Everest Collegiate High School and Academy performed a stage production of C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe earlier last month.This […]
Independence Township will be conducting hydrant flushing on the Hillview Estate’s water system on Monday, April 8, 2024. This work will be performed between the hours of 7:30 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 the water is clear. […]
BOARD OF TRUSTEESREGULAR / CLOSED SESSION MEETING AGENDADATE AND TIME: April 2, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.LOCATION: Independence Township Hall6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346The Meeting will be held in-person in the Township Hall Meeting Room. The public has the option to attend virtually viaMicrosoft Teams.The video conference can be accessed by clicking on the […]
Ronald C. Morris; born February 10th, 1944 in Pontiac to Raymond and Ann Morris; of Clarkston formerly of Pontiac; passed away on March 21, 2024 at the age of 80; husband of Joyce for 59 years; father of Greg (Tracy Blacker) Morris and Amy (Nathan) Cook; papa of Jeffrey Morris, Anna Cook and Nolan Cook; […]
We extend our heartfelt condolences for the loss of Marian G. Maher, 73 of Lake Orion, MI, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Marian was raised on Nicholas Ave, Morristown, New Jersey, and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Marian had a gift and passion for all […]
By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP — During its meeting on March 19, the Independence Township Board of Trustees discussed what to do with the remaining $2.477 million in surplus monies remaining in the township’s Road Millage Fund.After some conversation on potential options, the board decided to create a sub committee to further discuss the […]
OAKLAND COUNTY — Earlier this month, Oakland County Executive David Coulter announced members of the Oakland Together 40 Under 40 Class of 2024.Included in this class is Clarkston resident Jaclyn Sivers. Sivers, 36, is a senior assistant prosecuting attorney in the Juvenile Justice Division of the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. She also is a trustee […]
View Newspaper Group Publisher Wes Smith and Greenville Daily News General Manager Amber Rood display Newspaper of The Year plaques awarded to Huron County View and Greenville Daily News at the Michigan Press Association Salute to Journalism ceremony held March 14 at St. John’s Resort in Plymouth. Photo by Jim Tarrant, MPA PLYMOUTH — During […]
I agree with Mike Fetzer’s letter of March 20, 2024 regarding the township using taxpayers money for maintaining residential gravel roads. (“Independence Twp. Board approves additional $50,000 for gravel road maintenance,” Clarkston News, March 13.)Where is the $50,000 being taken from? What maintenance issues for all residents will be decreased due to this earmark?I have […]