By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — With election day on the horizon, Independence Township residents are going to cast their votes for more than just elected officials. On the ballot are also three proposals: the Oakland County Parks and Recreation millage, the Clarkston Community Schools non-homestead operating millage and, for city residents, the […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — During its meeting on Oct. 22, the Independence Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve changes and increases to the building department’s fee schedule. According to David Moran, Director and Official of the township’s building department, there are several reasons that these changes are necessary. The […]
Ryan Legg tests his strength by swinging the battering ram. Photo provided. By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Over the summer, Boy Scout Troop 189 were treated to an interactive presentation from a Special Response Team (SRT) where the boys were able to learn a little bit about the group and get some […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — After the Nov. 5 General Election, Independence Township will have a new supervisor. Voters will be selecting between Republican Chuck Phyle and Independent Darwin Moore. Phyle won his republican primary in August of this year and will now take on Moore, who, as the lone independent candidate, […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — There are six people running for positions on the Clarkston City Council, including three council member seats and one mayor seat. For the three available council member seats, there are four candidates running, three of which are running as write-ins. The lone candidate whose name will appear on […]
Council authorizes city to hire contractual employee for election By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — During its regular meeting on Sept. 23, the Clarkston City Council unanimously approved wage increases for its deputy clerk and city treasurer. At a meeting in August, the council approved promoting Evelyn Bihl from administrative assistant to deputy clerk. […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Independence Township Board of Trustees approved the distribution of the 2035 Opportunities Master Plan as was recommended by the township planning commission, at its regular meeting on Sept. 24. At its meeting on Aug. 8, the planning commission approved the recommendation to the township board for […]