From left, Cameron Zagorski, Connor Dufresne, Cody Fleming and Brendan Bell celebrate graduating from Clarkston High School at Pine Knob Music Theatre on June 2. All four of the graduates,…
Clarkston High School graduates over 500 seniors
Independence Township Board of Trustees approves amendment to police contract
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — During its meeting on May 20, the Independence Township Board of Trustees approved an amendment to the 2025-27 Law Enforcement Agreement with…
Clarkston City Council holds public hearing for 2025-26 budget
Council expected to vote on budget at regular meeting on June 9 By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — At its meeting on May 27, the Clarkston City Council held…
Independence Township Board of Trustees approves assessing services contract with Springfield Twp.
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — During its meeting on May 20, the Independence Township Board of Trustees approved an assessing contract with Springfield Township by a 5-1…
Clarkston City Council discuss ongoing traffic issues
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — As construction on I-75 takes its toll on Clarkston residents, the City of the Village of Clarkston has continued to try and alleviate…
Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education approves tax rates for 2025-26 fiscal year
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — During its regularly scheduled meeting on May 12, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education held its public taxation hearing as required…
Clarkston News wins MPA Award
North Oakland newspapers win 20 awards INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Clarkston News won an award in the 2024 Michigan Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. The awards were announced on May…
Clarkston City Manager addresses potential budget challenges
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — At its meeting on May 12, the Clarkston City Council heard a presentation from City Manager Jonathan Smith regarding five challenge areas for…
Chicken Run returns June 1 at Clarkston Family Farm
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — Clarkston Family Farm is gearing up for…
Clarkston Area Optimists honor first responders
Members of the Independence Township Fire Department and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Independence Township substation…
Clarkston honors community members at 40th annual Community Awards
Clarkston Community Award winners. Back row, from left, Matt Lumetta, Russ Milano and DJ Zezula. Front…
Chamber Food Truck Rally returns May 16
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Bring your appetite with you to Pine Knob…
How to become a community connector in 5 easy steps
Standing on a stage in front of about 100+ community leaders to deliver a keynote address…