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…
Clarkston Schools review pupil accounting data
McLaren awards four inaugural scholarships for OCC students
Scholarship in memory of former McLaren Oakland Chief Nurse Pontiac, Mich — McLaren Oakland has awarded partial scholarships to four Oakland County Community College nursing students as they continue their…
Clarkston City Council extends clerk contract
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — At its meeting on Dec. 9, the Clarkston City Council voted 6-0 to extend the contract between the city and Angela Guillen while…
New Independence Twp. Board of Trustees meets for first time
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Just ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, the new Independence Board of Trustees met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Nov. 26. This…
Third annual Christmas Market opens in Depot Park Dec. 14
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — The Clarkston Christmas Market is back this year in Depot Park from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. The annual event held in…
Clarkston City Council swears in at Nov. 25 meeting
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…
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…
“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…
Bailey House is moving on to next generation
by Joette Kunse Contributor to the Clarkston News Preservation Clarkston is celebrating the completion of the…
This holiday season be sure to wrap up each interaction with a bow
The other night my husband and I tried a new restaurant for dinner. The entire experience…