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 […]
Maxwell Wyckoff, a 22-year-old Clarkston man, known to be a member of the Wolverine Watchmen group, has been sentenced for charges determined to be unrelated to an alleged plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer earlier this year. Wyckoff pleaded guilty back on May 18 to converting a semiautomatic weapon to an automatic weapon and possessing […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Top law enforcement officials from five counties say congressional proposals to change qualified immunity protections for police are unnecessary because existing laws already hold them accountable for illegal acts and could ultimately lead to municipal bankruptcies. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said in May deputies and police officers are […]
The city’s online auction of the old street signs netted the city $4,700. All proceeds will be used to upgrade the remaining street signs and poles in the city. Auction winners can come to the city office on Depot Road to pay for and pick-up signs. Signs that did not sell can still be purchased […]