BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Pat Stamper has been with the Independence Township Fire Department since 2005, most recently serving as operations captain. Last month, when Mitch Petterson stepped down as fire chief to accept a job with General Motors, Stamper was appointed interim chief. He’ll serve in the interim role until September 8, […]
Canadian National Railroad will close Clark Road from Meadow Lane to Hogback Lake Road in Springfield Township starting on Monday, July 26, for railroad crossing repair work. The road is expected to re-open on Tuesday, August 3. During the closure, access to homes and businesses within the closure will be maintained. The detour for through […]
After a 15-month hiatus, paid parking in the city’s Washington and Main parking lot began July 1 and parking enforcement will begin Thursday, July 15. “Contrary to popular belief, the mission of our parking ambassadors is not to issue violations, but rather to turn over parking spaces, allowing more business patrons to visit our city […]
Boy Scout Troop 192 in Davisburg celebrated an unprecedented seven new Eagle Scouts this summer during their first Court of Honor since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The ceremony honored Owen Gilliam, Elijah Ekstrom, Jared Ekstrom, Matthew Lacey, Ben Sanders, Shane Kenyon, and Jacob Mattson for their achievements. According to the Boy Scouts of America, the […]
As of July 14, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for Clarkston ZIP codes: July 14: 48346: 2,357 cases (5 new), 40 deaths 48348: 2,466 cases (16 new), 20 deaths 48350: 680 cases (3 new), 10 deaths As compared to July 7: 48346: 2,356 […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor In a letter to the Independence Township Board of Trustees dated July 4, Township Supervisor Pat Kittle announced his resignation, effective September 8, 2021. “It has truly been an honor to represent the 37,000 residents of Independence Township as a member of the Township Board of Trustees,” said Kittle. […]
The Road Commission for Oakland County has issued a permit extension allowing Pamar Enterprises to keep Mann Road closed from Clintonville Road to Sunburst Avenue on the Independence Township/Waterford Township border until approximately July 26. The road was supposed to reopen on July 12, but weather-related issues have delayed paving plans. The contractor is performing […]
State Rep. Andrea Schroeder and the Michigan House of Representatives recently approved a measure to require Secretary of State branch offices to offer a walk-in option to residents. This plan also extends the expiration deadlines for state identification and vehicle registrations. “Restoring a walk-in option at branch offices is essential for Michiganders who have had […]
Last Friday, Independence Township honored local veterans with a free pancake breakfast at the township’s Senior Center. From left, Township Supervisor Pat Kittle, Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors (ITPRS) Director Derek Smith, Vietnam veteran Tom Romein, volunteer Elizabeth Delaney, ITPRS Travel Coordinator Mary Melega, and Senior Center Supervisor Jennifer Angus partake in the event. […]
As local veterans drove up to the Independence Township Senior Center last Friday to pick up a free pancake breakfast, Jeremiah Meyer, Ethan Sowle, Olivia Shock, Averil Hepler, Ellie Smith, and Maya Bergman from the township daycamp at Clintonwood Park showed their appreciation for those that served with homemade signs made at the daycamp. Photo […]