Roadwork completed
The repaving of Depot, W. Washington, S. Holcomb and White Lake roads is now complete, with just the repainting of the crosswalk still to be done.
‘Truly a community that comes together’
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor CLARKSTON — Christian Chambers and his family won a court battle earlier this year to save his house from being sold out from underneath him by his mother’s guardian.Last month, his house got some major upgrades due to what his sister-in-law Jennifer Chambers called “truly a community that comes together.”On […]
CAYA meeting brings smiles, confidence
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The annual meeting for Clarkston Area Youth Assistance was held Oct. 25 at the Clarkston Community Schools Administration Building as executive team members discussed 2023 with an eye on 2024.“I can look back at last year and say it was a good year for CAYA,” said CAYA […]
Township trustee steps down
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Matt Stoian was appointed to a seat on the Independence Township Board of Trustees in Nov. 2022 and said “it felt surreal.”Nearly one year later, Stoian is stepping down due to unfortunate circumstances.“I wanted to inform you that I was recently diagnosed with cancer and will start […]
No decision yet on new mayor
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor CLARKSTON — After Eric Haven resigned as Clarkston mayor on Oct. 16, the city council meeting a week later on Oct. 23 did not yield an immediate decision for his replacement.Mayor Pro Tem Sue Wylie (pictured) said at the meeting that she is interested in serving as mayor until the […]
Three candidates, three open seats in upcoming Nov. 7 city council election
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor CLARKSTON — It’s almost Election Day, and locally, three candidates are running unopposed for Clarkston City Council two-year terms on Nov. 7.Gary Casey and Laura Rodgers are current council members, while Ted Quisenberry is running for his first term. Casey has been on council since June 2020 when he was […]
Suspect charged in township bank robbery
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor OAKLAND COUNTY — A Belleville man who was on parole from a 2014 federal bank robbery conviction is being held on $1 million bond after he was charged Oct. 23 with robbing an Independence Township credit union.Shannon Donald Sexton, 53, was arraigned in 52-2nd District Court with a single count […]
Dort Financial Credit Union opens first branch in Oakland County
By Jim NewellManaging Editor ORION TWP. — For 70 years Dort Financial Credit Union has had the mission to serve the needs of the communities in which they operate, and now the credit union has turned its sights on Orion Township.Dort Financial opened a new branch location on Brown Road in Orion Township, and President […]
Latest phone scam
Another telephone scam is happening locally.A Waterford Township woman said recently she received a phone call from someone identifying himself as “Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard.” The caller ID displayed a number used by the Sheriff’s Office. This is a common ploy with phone scams, known as spoofing the number.The imposter asked the woman if […]
No zoning meeting
Due to a lack of business, there will not be a regular meeting of the Independence Township Zoning Board of Appeals tonight (Nov. 1).The next regular meeting will be held Dec. 6 at 6 p.m.For more information, visit indtwp.com.