By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. – At its first meeting back after the new year, the Independence Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved the creation of two new…
Township board approves creation of two new building department positions
Clarkston schools wrap up 2024 with strategic plan timeline and review
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — It’s been a busy school year for Clarkston Community Schools especially when it comes to progress on the district’s revamped strategic plan.…
Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce director resigns
On Friday, the Board of Directors for the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce announced on social media that Executive Director, Kendal Petzold would be resigning from her position to move…
Year in Review part 3
By Megan Kelley With another year in the books, we take a look back at some of the top stories from the pages of The Clarkston News during September, October,…
Flint man charged with felony murder in Christmas Eve slaying
By David Fleet Ortonville Citizen Editor OXFORD TWP. — A Flint man and convicted felon was named in a 19-count warrant issued Dec. 28 in the Christmas Eve slaying of…
Year in review 2024 part 2
By Megan Kelley and Wendi Reardon Price As we turn the calendar to 2025, we take a look back at some of the top stories from the pages of The…
Year in Review 2024 part 1
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com As we turn the calendar to 2025, we take a look back at some of the top stories from the pages of The…
Clarkston Schools review pupil accounting data
District sees total FTE gain of 275.06 students By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education held its last regular meeting of the…
Annual Holiday Lights Parade brings holiday cheer to downtown Clarkston
Downtown Clarkston was full of spirit as many filled the streets for the 24th Annual Holiday…
“I never thought twice about trying to help them”
Clarkston teen recalls successful rescue effort this summer on Deer Lake By Emily Caswell Brand Manager…
There’s a hero amongst you
Clarkston local donates kidney to help neighbor By Steve Heuer Contributor to the Clarkston News We…
Clarkston resident reflects on community she’s built over 90 years
INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Earlier this year, longtime resident Merelyn Mallett celebrated her 90th birthday. Mallett, a…
What’s your New Year’s Business Resolution?
Sunday, Jan. 19 is a date to keep in mind if you plan to make a…