By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — At its meeting on April 15, the Independence Township Board of Trustees officially adopted its new Opportunities 2035 Master Plan. The board voted 6-0 to adopt the plan. Treasurer Paul Brown was absent from the meeting. Planning and Zoning Director Brian Oppmann provided some background on the […]
Released on bond after arraignment By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com OAKLAND COUNTY — On April 16, James Lawrence Meloche, an 81-year-old Clarkston man, was arraigned on criminal charges for various activities which included placing the images of minor children onto pornographic images of adults. Meloche was charged in the 52nd District court on three counts […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — At its meeting on April 1, the Independence Township Board of Trustees heard an update presentation from John Ehlke, the station manager for Independence Television. Ehlke provided the board with some highlights from 2024 and goals for the current year. “These are reports that I give at […]
“See-Me” flags are available at the crossing of Church Street/Depot Road and Main Street. Photos by Megan Kelley By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — Pedestrian safety has been a topic of conversation within the City of the Village of Clarkston for some time now with near misses taking place at several intersections within the […]
Race set for May 10 By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — Get your running shoes ready because the 18th annual Angels’ Place Race will be taking place on May 10. the race starts at St. Daniel Church in Clarkston and makes its way through the surrounding area. Registration is now open for anyone interested […]
Local officials throughout Independence Township and Clarkston gathered for the Clarkston Area Youth Assistance’s Pinwheels for Prevention kick off. Photo by Megan Kelley By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — On March 18, community members, leaders and volunteers gathered at the Clarkston Community Schools Administration building for the Clarkston Area Youth Assistance’s Pinwheels for […]
ST. CLAIR — Leadership at View Newspaper Group is proud to announce the launch of the St. Clair Area View, which will first land in mailboxes on Friday, May 9, 2025. “Our team is excited to bring this free, locally-owned community newspaper to readers in the St. Clair area,” said View Newspaper Group Publisher Wes […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — During its meeting on March 24, the Clarkston City Council approved a proposed ordinance amendment to the Historic District Commission by a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Laura Rodgers was absent from the meeting. The amendment mostly includes clean up language to the ordinance and also adds language […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — During its meeting on March 18, the Independence Township Board of Trustees approved the final site plan for Waldon Village II by a 6-0 vote. Township Supervisor Chuck Phyle was absent from the meeting. “Just for everyone’s recollection, this project was approved in 2021 with multiple phases. […]
OAKLAND COUNTY — On March 20, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office secured charges against Benjamin Weeks, a 47-year-old Independence Township man, following an extensive investigation into child exploitation offenses. Weeks was arraigned that afternoon in the 52-2 District Court before Judge Joseph Fabrizio on multiple felony charges. He faces three counts of Aggravated Child Sexually […]