SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE January 24, 2023 A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:00 P.M. B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. C. ROLL CALL: Present:Neubeck, Brown, Moraco, Ritchie, Stoian Absent: Aliaga, Nallamothu Also Present: David McKee, DPW […]
Waterford Montessori Academy will accept applications at 4860 Midland Ave, Waterford, for 2023-24 student enrollment in grades K-8 from February 1–February 15, 2023. Hours are as follow: Weekdays: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm February 4: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm February 15: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Applications may be obtained and submitted at the […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Shirley Swenson just wants her beloved dog back. Swenson is a disabled woman living in Independence Township whose emotional support dog, Milo, has gone missing since Oct. 2, 2022. He has not been seen since, even though his home is in the very busy, populated area of Sashabaw and […]
The annual Angels’ Place Race that runs through Clarkston is coming up on May 13. Angels’ Place, in existence since 1992, is a non-profit charity organization, providing people–centered services, including homes and professional support, for persons with developmental disabilities. In order to raise funds for Angels’ Place, the Angels’ Place Race was established 16 years […]
Faculty and staff came together at St. Daniel Catholic Church back on Friday, January 6, for a day of formation and professional development. Guest speaker, Fr. Than Nguyen, LC, led the retreat on the theme of “spiritual battle.” The day included Mass, adoration, reflection, and the opportunity for confession. It is always a great way […]
By Brandon Kathman Special to the Clarkston News Scouts from the Clarkston area helped make the 2022 Scouting for Food drive, which is held across southeastern Michigan between November and December, a success, with over 46,000 pounds of food collected for charities in Oakland County alone. “While our drive has concluded in Clarkston and Oakland […]
Why does Clarkston continue to employ a city attorney who insists on conducting city business in secret? At the January 9, 2023, council meeting, he insisted that the council not publicly discuss the potential disputes regarding the Mill Pond Bed & Breakfast property, although the council discussed the matter at length at other meetings. He […]
Bowman Auto Group is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship for Clarkston High School graduating seniors. Two $2,500 scholarships are available to eligible CHS seniors who have been accepted at a two- or four-year college or vocational institution and plan to pursue a degree in a STEAM-related (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) field. […]
The city thanks the Clarkston Area Optimists, the Clarkston Schools Construction Tech Program and their own DPW team for once again installing the skating rink at Depot Park. Overhead lighting from the Christmas Market has been left in place to facilitate nighttime skating once the water freezes. Special thanks to residents Ann and Jim Degen […]
A Clarkston man walking his dog found a gun on a walking path behind Springfield Plains Elementary School back on Jan. 6, according to published reports. The man was walking near the school playground when he made the discovery, and called the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office to report it. The deputies responded, found the gun, […]