By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — During its regularly scheduled meeting on May 12, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education held its public taxation hearing as required by the state and approved the presented tax rates for the upcoming 2025-26 fiscal year. Presenting the information at the tax hearing was Executive Director […]
Members of the Independence Township Fire Department and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Independence Township substation stand with Firefighter/Paramedic Ron Bray (9th from left) and Detective Anthony Taliercio (10th from left) who were honored by the Clarkston Area Optimist Club for their dedication to serving the Clarkston community. Photo by Megan Kelley By Megan Kelley […]
North Oakland newspapers win 20 awards INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Clarkston News won an award in the 2024 Michigan Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. The awards were announced on May 8 at the MPA’s annual convention. This year the Wisconsin Press Association reviewed 2,928 entries submitted by 93 Michigan newspapers. The editorial contest period was […]
Dear Editor, This year’s CAYA Youth Recognition Ceremony and Dessert Reception at Clarkston High School brought together 350 community members to recognize and celebrate 72 inspiring honorees, from Young Fives to grade 12 – for personal well-being/growth and/or for the concern for the well-being of others. Community involvement was at its best, creating an evening […]
Diane C. Ruddy; of Clarkston, Michigan; born November 23, 1943 to Eva and Willis Witte; passed away on May 20, 2025 at the age of 81. Diane leaves behind her loving husband of 59 years, Robert; her daughters who were her pride and joy, Heather (Jason) Almerigi and Carrie (Ben) Stephenson; her cherished granddaughters, Lilly […]
PUBLIC NOTICE Independence Township’s Consumer Confidence Report with the 2023 Water Quality Results is available online and can be viewed on the township’s website www.indtwp.com You can also pick up the report at the Department of Public Works, 6050 Flemings Lake Road. Normal business hours are 7 am to 5:30pm, Monday through Thursday. Cari Neubeck, […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING June 12, 2025 INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Please take notice that the Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering the Final Site Plan for a Multi-Phase Planned Residential Development. The meeting will be […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING June 12, 2025 INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Please take notice that the Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering a rezoning. The meeting will be via Microsoft Teams online and at Independence Township […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING June 12, 2025 INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Please take notice that the Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering a Planned Unit Development Amendment. The meeting will be via Microsoft Teams online and […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — At its meeting on May 12, the Clarkston City Council heard a presentation from City Manager Jonathan Smith regarding five challenge areas for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Over the last several months, the city’s Finance Committee has been meeting to discuss the 2025-26 budget, with the public hearing […]