Mayor Sue Wylie wins reelection By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — With the votes finally tallied, there will be two familiar faces and two new faces on the…
Clarkston City Council swears in at Nov. 25 meeting
Independence Township holds swearing in for three new firefighter paramedics
Members of the Independence Township Fire Department showed their support for three new team members as well as two members who received promotions within the department at the Independence Township…
Officials in Independence Township swear in
Independence Township Supervisor Chuck Phyle takes his Oath of Office during the township swearing in ceremony last week. All officials including township trustees, clerk, treasurer and deputy officers were sworn…
Clarkston Community Schools receives ‘unmodified opinion’ in annual audit
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — During its meeting on Nov. 11, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education received a presentation of its annual audit report from…
Two people taken to the hospital after Orion Township condo explosion, many more left homeless
A condo at the Keatington New Town condominium complex on Waldon Road in Orion Township exploded Tuesday at 6:23 p.m. Two people were taken to the hospital in serious condition,…
Senior and youth services receive Independence Twp. CDBG funding
Additional funds go to Minor Home Repair program By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — At its meeting on Nov. 12, the Independence Township Board of Trustees awarded a…
Clarkston City Council approves two road projects
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — The Clarkston City Council approved the purchase of crossing flags as well as the installation of concrete curbing at its meeting on Nov.…
Dr. Shawn Ryan Named 2024 MSPRA Superintendent Communicator of the Year
INDEPENDENCE TWP. — At last week’s Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Dr. Shawn Ryan was honored as the Michigan School Public Relations Association (MSPRA) 2024 Superintendent Communicator…
‘Tis the season at Clarkston Family Farm
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Final touches are being made as…
CJHS honors local veterans at Veterans Day ceremony
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Last week, local veterans Bill and Joette Kunse…
Sashabaw Plains DAR prepares for Wreaths Across America
By Joette Kunse Clarkston News Contributor Wreaths Across America Day is Saturday, Dec.14. Two million wreaths…
To serve is to be selfless: U.S. Marine recalls service in Vietnam
Lee Reyes served for 13 months in Vietnam as an M60 Machine Gunner. He recalls his…
Play as a team and your brand will win
Last week our leadership team hosted a breakfast meeting at one of our offices on the…