The charter amendment affecting the historic district on November’s ballot is not in Clarkston’s best interest. It intentionally overrides the protections provided by the existing ordinance, including road widening and fair appeals, and places unreasonable obstacles to serving on the volunteer HDC. Our existing charter should not be tampered with or changed at the whim […]
Like thousands of Michiganders, over the Labor Day weekend my husband Matt and I made our way Up North to a cabin. The cabin has been in his family for generations, and Matt loves it there. I wouldn’t categorize myself as the cabin-type, but every couple of years I agree to a weekend in the […]
CLARKSTON — Head down to Depot Park in Clarkston for the Clarkston Historical Society’s 52nd annual Art in the Village from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 21 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 22. Nearly 90 artists, dealers in vintage goods and marketplace vendors will be featured at the public fall […]
Colleen Kay Burnham (Peterman); born in Pontiac on August 15, 1973 to John and Janet (nee Nelsey) Peterman; of Omer formerly of Clarkston; passed away September 12, 2024 at the age of 51; mother of Alan and Taylor Burnham; daughter of Janet (late John) Peterman; sister of Audra Smith; aunt of Travis, Kameron, Jordan and […]
Jean Mcpherson Rush; of Clarkston; passed away on September 8, 2024; reunited with her husband the late Edward Rush; mother of Connie (Boz) Rush Thompson, the late Daniel Rush, Robert (Denise) Rush, and Kathy (Butch) Rush Duncan; grandmother of Eric, Katherine, Andrew, Adam, Ashley, Michael, Kristin and Steven; great grandmother of 19; sister of Eldon, […]
Darrel L Williams.; born September 10, 1943 in Pontiac to Sherman and Gladys Williams; of Clarkston; passed away on September 13, 2024 at the age of 81; high school sweetheart/husband of Faye (nee Jenks) for 62 years; father of Kevin (late Kristin) Williams, Keri Ewald, Bill Kruger, Wade (Amy) Williams, Courtney (Jovica) Todorovski, Alexis (Scott) […]
Lois G. Roosa, age 89 of Bear Lake and formerly of Clarkston, died Sunday Sept. 8 after recently moving into the warm and compassionate Maple Ridge Manor in Manistee with tremendous support by the entire Maple Ridge team. She was born April 5, 1935 in Pontiac, the daughter of the late Alfred and Ruth (Thorpe) […]
James Arthur “Skip” Peloquin, a devoted husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud Marine, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on December 30, 1946, Skip dedicated his life to service, family, and the community he loved. A proud and decorated Marine, Skip served his country honorably during the Vietnam War. […]
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE STATE GENERAL (PRESIDENTIAL) ELECTION TO BE HELD ON Tuesday, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of the Charter Township of Independence, County of Oakland, who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Township […]
SYNOPSIS ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 – Regular Meeting CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M. APPROVED: Agenda as Presented APPROVED Consent Agenda as Presented Approve the Board of Trustees Regular / Closed Session Meeting Minutes of August 27, 2024 Approve the September 3, 2024 Check Run Including […]