Robert M. “Bob” Rigonan of Clarkston; passed away on October 20, 2024; age 87. Beloved husband of Carol for 60 years. Loving father of Dawn (Ron) Dasbach, Scott (Shelly) Rigonan, and Brian Rigonan. Proud grandfather of Jeremy (Haleigh) Rigonan, Alexandria (Spencer) Lee, Cade Rigonan, and Christopher (Margaret) Dasbach. Loved great grandfather of Siena Lee. Dearest […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING November 14, 2024 INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Please take notice that the Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering a Planned Unit Development Amendment. The meeting will be via Microsoft Teams online and […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING November 14, 2024 INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Please take notice that the Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering a Special Land Use. The meeting will be via Microsoft Teams online and at […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — At its meeting on Oct. 8, the Independence Township Board of Trustees approved the 2024-25 sewage rates. Home owners in the township will see a quarterly increase of $4.44 on their sewage bill. The rate increase was approved 6-0 by the board. Trustee Jim Tedder was absent […]
MDOT: Traffic shifts, lane closures, detours to conclude By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — A temporary end to a summer-long bridge and road work project along I-75 between M-15 to the Oakland/Genesee county line is expected in November. Diane Cross, Michigan Department of Transportation, reported last week crews are currently working on the removal […]
The term “ghosted” was added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary in 2017, but I think we can all agree the act of being ghosted — or ghosting — existed long before that. Whether personally or professionally, being ghosted may be one of the most universally understood human experiences. In case you’re somehow fortunate enough to not […]
Kevin Michael Bratton, Ph.D.; born in Champaign, Illinois on August 12, 1969 to Catherine and Denny Bratton. Kevin was of Clarkston, Michigan formerly of Dayton, Ohio; passed away unexpectedly at home of natural causes on October 4, 2024 at the age of 55; husband of Susan “Suzy”; father of Andrew and Jonathan; son of Catherine […]
Nancy Jean (nee Bershback) McCall, 76, of Grosse Pointe Woods, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, after a six-year battle with dementia. Born Nov. 19, 1947, Nancy was a proud alumna of St. Paul on the Lake Catholic School in Grosse Pointe Farms and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in […]
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING CLARKSTON INDEPENDENCE DISTRICT LIBRARY The Clarkston Independence District Library Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed library budget for the fiscal year January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 at the Clarkston Independence District Library located at 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346, on Monday, November 11, 2024 at […]
Board votes 6-0 against rezoning request By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Independence Township Hall was packed with residents last week during the township’s board of trustees regular meeting on Oct. 8. Nearly every person in attendance for the meeting was there for the same agenda item, a recommended rezoning of a parcel […]