PONTIAC – Oakland County Prosecutor Karen D. McDonald announced today that she had filed charges against Benjamin Weeks, a 45-year-old Clarkston resident, on three counts of Aggravated Child Sexually Abusive…
Clarkston man charged on multiple counts related to child pornography
Clarkston schools re-up on open enrollment program
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — During its meeting on March 10, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education approved two resolutions allowing the continuation of limited enrollment…
Clarkston City Council discusses proposed police contract with township
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — At its regularly scheduled meeting on March 10, the Clarkston City Council discussed a proposed new contract with Independence Township for police services.…
Clarkston Board of Education approves marching band proposal
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. – At its regularly scheduled meeting on March 10, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education voted 6-1 on a proposal allowing two…
Independence Township holds State of Community
Supervisor, superintendent and mayor provide updates By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — On March 6, residents of Independence Township and the City of the Village of Clarkston were…
Independence Township promotes three members of fire department
Members of the Independence Township Fire Department showed their support for fellow members Brandon Bonner, Shaun Fitzpatrick and Derek Stamper after all three received promotions. Photo provided by Independence Township.…
Clarkston City Council authorizes 50/50 split of CDBG funds
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — During its meeting on Feb. 24, the Clarkston City Council held a public hearing on the city’s 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)…
Clarkston Schools approves bond projects and playground updates
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — At its meeting on Feb. 10, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a bond project, a bond project change…
Clarkston Optimist Club awards students in annual essay contest
The Clarkston Area Optimists awarded three scholarships last week for the club’s annual essay contest. From…
Husband and wife duo earn place in Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame
Steve and Sue Christophersen were inducted into the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame as part…
Community rallies to help local family in need
Independence Elementary hosted a blood drive last Friday to help support Liv O’Connell and her family…
The Oakland County Fair Fiesta Charity auction set for Feb. 22
Davisburg — A charity auction is set for Feb. 22 in Davisburg with a Fiesta theme…
2025 Sunshine Week Op-Ed: Restoring trust with transparency
By Eric Hamp, Michigan Press Association President Publisher & Editor Houghton Lake Resorter/Crawford County Avalanche Freedom…