By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Just ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, the new Independence Board of Trustees met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Nov. 26. This was the first meeting with the township’s newly-elected members including Supervisor Chuck Phyle and Trustee David Hayward. The board had a light agenda but approved […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — The Clarkston Christmas Market is back this year in Depot Park from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. The annual event held in Clarkston’s downtown brackets the Clarkston Holiday Lights Parade which takes place at 6 p.m. This is a totally free event open to anyone who would […]
Mayor Sue Wylie wins reelection By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — With the votes finally tallied, there will be two familiar faces and two new faces on the City of the Village of Clarkston’s City Council. There were 364 votes cast for the city’s mayor race, with incumbent Sue Wylie receiving the bulk […]
Members of the Independence Township Fire Department showed their support for three new team members as well as two members who received promotions within the department at the Independence Township Board of Trustees meeting on Nov. 12. Photo provided by Lauren Rinke. Decker and White promoted By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — At […]
Independence Township Supervisor Chuck Phyle takes his Oath of Office during the township swearing in ceremony last week. All officials including township trustees, clerk, treasurer and deputy officers were sworn by Judge Joe Fabrizio at Oakhurst Country Club. Photo by Megan Kelley. By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — With the election complete, Independence […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — During its meeting on Nov. 11, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education received a presentation of its annual audit report from Hungerford, Aldrin, Nichols and Carter. The district received an unmodified opinion on its audit of financial records for the fiscal year ending on June 30 […]
A condo at the Keatington New Town condominium complex on Waldon Road in Orion Township exploded Tuesday at 6:23 p.m. Two people were taken to the hospital in serious condition, while others sustained minor injuries, Orion Township Fire Chief Ryan Allen said. Photos provided by Orion Twp. Orion Township officials provide information on assistance, donations […]
Additional funds go to Minor Home Repair program By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — At its meeting on Nov. 12, the Independence Township Board of Trustees awarded a portion of its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to both senior services and youth services (Clarkston Area Youth Assistance) within the township as well as […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — The Clarkston City Council approved the purchase of crossing flags as well as the installation of concrete curbing at its meeting on Nov. 12. In recent meetings, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Rodgers has expressed concern about the crosswalk on Main Street at E. Church Street in the downtown. […]
INDEPENDENCE TWP. — At last week’s Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Dr. Shawn Ryan was honored as the Michigan School Public Relations Association (MSPRA) 2024 Superintendent Communicator of the Year. The award, which was a surprise to Dr. Ryan, recognizes one Michigan superintendent annually for outstanding leadership and an exceptional commitment to […]