Memo from the editor: Enjoying a Clarkston Christmas

Well, here we are! We are deep into the holiday season, and what a time it is proving to be. This year has a great feeling to it, and that was never more evident than last Saturday in downtown Clarkston for the traditional Holiday Lights Parade and first-ever Clarkston Christmas Market. People were smiling and […]

Lucille Bradley, 95

Lucille Reichert Bradley (nee Taylor), of Clarkston, died December 10, 2022 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late John Bradley and Charles Reichert and dear partner Edward McManus. Survived by beloved son John and his wife Margit Reichert of R.I., stepdaughter Susan Bradley of Calif., Edward McManus’ daughters Carol Pociask, Mary McManus, […]

Lawrence Wizauer, 74

Lawrence T. Wizauer, of Clarkston, born November 17, 1948 in Port Huron, passed away on December 9, 2022 at home at the age of 74. Husband of Linda, father of Tina (Casey) Mulder and Jennifer (Pat) Donnelly, Papa of Ryan, Connor, and Marin Donnelly, and Keegan and Emily Mulder. Preceded in death by his parents […]

Donald Walsh, 85

Donald M. Walsh, of Beverly Hills, passed away on December 5, 2022 at the age of 85. Husband of Roxanne for 61 years. Father of Cheryl (Jeff Streetman) Yovich, Brenda (Robyn) Tassio, and Donald (Ashley) Walsh, Jr., grandpa “Poppi” of Jason and Kaylee, great-grandpa of Aleigha and Mynnow, brother-in-law of Barbara (the late Robert) Miles […]

Edwin Reece, 94

Edwin Gene Reece, of Clarkston, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2022 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of Joyce Reece for 74 years. Loving father of Rob (Maryann) Reece, Laura (Andy) Moreland, Nancy (Kevin) Combest, and the late Amy Reece, grandpa of 15, great-grandpa of 29, brother of the late John, late Delmar, […]

Public Notice: First reading, proposed amendment to Downtown Development Authority ordinance, Independence Township

NOTICE OF FIRST READING OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at its regular meeting on December 6, 2022, at the Township Hall located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved the First Reading and Adoption of an […]

Public Notice: Independence Township Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting agenda, Jan. 4, 2023

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: Independence Township Hall 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 A. CALL TO ORDER B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES C. ROLL CALL: D. REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda […]

Public Notice: Public hearing, Independence Township Board of Trustees, Jan. 10, 2023, PUD ordinance amendment

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING January 10, 2023 INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES Please take notice that the Independence Township Board of Trustees, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering a Planned Residential Development Ordinance Amendment. The meeting will be via Microsoft […]

John Wiedemann, 84

John Thomas Wiedemann, of Clarkston, passed away December 4, 2022 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Margie for 60 years. Dearest father of John (Serena), Mark (Yvonne), and Stephen (Julie) Wiedemann. Cherished grandfather of Reis, Max, Taylor (Cody) Grup, Chase, Samantha, and Ben. Brother of Gretchen (Terry) O’Loughlin, Michael (Janice), Susan (John) Crandall, […]

City approves vehicle charging stations

By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Clarkston will soon have three electric vehicle charging stations after city council approved the additions at the Nov. 28 meeting. One will be in the lot at Washington and Main streets and two others at the Depot lot. Each station will charge two vehicles. Clarkston Mayor said the stations […]