Raymond Edward Kubani, 59, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, MI. He was born at Holy Cross Hospital in Detroit to Victor Kubani and the late Sally (McGowan) Kubani on August 19, 1965. He graduated from Clarkston High School in 1983 before graduating from […]
Sarah L. Rysdale (Sally) of White Lake, Michigan, died peacefully on February 9, 2025. She was the beloved mother of Tracy (Mathew) Janczak and Raegan Rysdale (Mark), and the cherished grandmother of Grace Janczak. She was also a loving aunt to Tony and Scott Grant. Sarah was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and […]
Mary Ellen Rood; of Clarkston; age 78; passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 14, 2025; Loved by her partner Robert Cordaro; Caring mother of Shelly (Bob) Robertson and Eric (Nickie) Rood; Grandmother of Chance (Julia) Robertson, Kendall Robertson, Casey Robertson, Finola Rood, and Dahlia Rood; sister of the Late Bev […]
Contract reflects more than $1.3 million increase By Megan Kelley Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Last Tuesday, during its regular meeting, the Independence Township Board of Trustees approved the 2025-2027 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) in a 6-0 vote. Treasurer Paul Brown was absent from the meeting. The three year […]
Independence Elementary hosted a blood drive last Friday to help support Liv O’Connell and her family (from left: Elle, Miles, Tim, Liv and Meg) by raising awareness and collecting blood donations. Liv has a rare blood disorder called Diamond-Blackfan Anemia which requires her to receive regular blood transfusions. Students and staff at the school volunteered […]
A few months ago one of my team members walked into work wearing the most perfect fuchsia blazer. I was immediately obsessed and told her as much. Since we don’t always work in the same office I thought it would be OK if I bought the blazer myself, but after some digging I discovered it […]
Davisburg — A charity auction is set for Feb. 22 in Davisburg with a Fiesta theme to help raise money for this summer’s Oakland County Fair. The Oakland County 4-H Fair Association will host its 19th Annual Fiesta fundraiser and silent auction beginning at 5 p.m. at the Springfield Oaks Activity Center, 12451 Andersonville Rd., […]
OAKLAND COUNTY — A Springfield Township man was arraigned last week on charges of first-degree child abuse after allegedly causing near fatal injuries to his two-month-old son. Daniel Charles Gracer, 31, is being held in the Oakland County Jail on a $1 million bond set at the 52-1st District Court in Novi by Magistrate Lewis […]
Travis Charles Hadden; age 39; born July 16, 1985; passed away peacefully at home of natural causes on February 7, 2025. Beloved son of Charles “Charlie” and Sally (Radoye) Hadden; nephew of Holly Baldwin, Pat Tipolt and Kathy Brosseau; also survived by many cousins and his Woof, Otis. Travis graduated from Clarkston High School in […]
Thomas Frank Hoyes of Clarkston, Michigan; passed into eternal life in Christ on February 5, 2025. He was 72. Thomas was born August 7, 1952 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Francy and Margaret (nee: Cucksey) Hoyes. He married Patricia Katchuba on June 18, 1988 in Ortonville, Michigan. His loving wife of 30 years preceded […]