Township Board of Trustees tables discussion to outsource assessing department

Special meeting held July 8 By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — During its meeting on June 24, the Independence Township Board of Trustees discussed potentially moving forward with outsourcing its assessing department and instead, contracting with Assessment Administration Services, L.L.C (AAS) for assessing services. Ultimately, the board voted 5-2 to table the proposal […]

Independence Twp. Board of Trustees authorizes resolution to close Bluegrass Drive

Road now closed to through traffic until date determined by supervisor By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — At its meeting on June 24, the Independence Township Board of Trustees voted to authorize a resolution to allow for the permanent closure of Bluegrass Drive to through traffic, allowing access for residents only, effective immediately […]

Independence Township receives unmodified opinion on annual financial audit

By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — During its meeting on June 24, the Independence Township Board of Trustees heard a presentation on its 2024 Financial Audit from Alan Panter, a Partner at Yeo & Yeo, P.C. where they were informed they had received an unmodified opinion, the highest opinion available. “It means, first […]

Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education approves 2025-26 budget

By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — During its meeting on June 9, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education approved its budget for the upcoming 2025-2026 fiscal year. The approval came after a brief presentation from Mary Beth Rogers, Executive Director of Business Services for CCS and a public hearing, which is required […]

Clarkston City Council approves attorney replacement

By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — At its meeting on June 9, the Clarkston City Council approved the hiring of two new attorneys for the city; Gerald Fisher of Fisher Consulting and Kristin Kolb of Rosati, Schultz, Joppich and Amtsbuechler to serve as city attorney and assistant city attorney, respectively. In January, council was […]

Clarkston City Council approves 2025-26 fiscal year budget

By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — At its meeting on June 9, the Clarkston City Council officially approved its proposed 2025-26 fiscal year budget. The approval comes after a number of discussions regarding the city’s financial status and anticipated upcoming budget challenges. The city council held a public hearing for the proposed budget on […]

CIDL celebrates start of summer with Summer Reading Kick-off

CIDL celebrates start of summer with Summer Reading Kick-off

Kaylee Bildson gets to know one of the kittens from Four Paws Cat & K9 Rescue. Mother Nature provided the perfect day with sunshine and warm weather for the Clarkston Independence District Library’s Summer Reading Kick-off on Saturday. Children enjoyed many activities during the kick-off including an inflatable obstacle course, a petting zoo, face painting, […]

Rudy’s Prime Steakhouse receives building award from MHPN

Rudy’s Prime Steakhouse receives building award from MHPN

Michael Moon (Secretary of the Clarkston Historic District Commission) presents Robert Esshaki (co-owner) with the award Esshaki and co-owner Chris Thomas received from the Michigan History Preservation Network. Photo by Eric Lewis CLARKSTON — Last month, Rudy’s Prime Steakhouse owners Robert Esshaki and Chris Thomas revived a building award at the Michigan Historic Preservation Network […]

Day at the Fair: Individuals with disabilities

Carnival rides, petting zoo, racing pigs, birth barn, sea lions Davisburg — On Thursday, July 17, the Oakland County Fair will host its 21th annual Individuals with Disabilities Day. Beginning at 9 a.m., the Oakland County Fair, 12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg, welcomes those with disabilities from throughout the region with special events and access. The Oakland […]

Clarkston High School graduates over 500 seniors

Clarkston High School graduates over 500 seniors

From left, Cameron Zagorski, Connor Dufresne, Cody Fleming and Brendan Bell celebrate graduating from Clarkston High School at Pine Knob Music Theatre on June 2. All four of the graduates, who were on the marching band together, are heading to Kettering University to continue their education. Photo provided by Kelli Fritz By Megan Kelley Editor […]

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