The more you know

The more you know

Firefighters from Independence Firefighters Local 2629 came to Everest Academy March 9 to teach preschoolers all about fire safety. Students had the opportunity to learn about the equipment that firefighters wear, see the fire truck, and even got their own fire hats. Above, Fire Marshal Greg Brandt meets with children. Photo: Provided by Mary Roselli

Booked to win

Booked to win

Independence Elementary’s Book Busters Chapter 2, a team of fifth graders, won the district Battle of the Books competition March 8 at their home school in front of a packed gymnasium. Team members are, from left, Reagan Minto, Alayna Hughes, Kate Dunn, Nichole Rumble (coach), Quinn Kircher and, in front, Macy Rumble. Photo: Matt Mackinder

Pulled over? Here’s what to do, what not to do

Pulled over? Here’s what to do, what not to do

By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor It’s a common occurrence that happens daily – a police car gets behind you, puts on the lights, and pulls you over. And you pull over and go through the process of talking to the officer, determining what has happened. According to local police officers, there are some things […]

Oxford Bank Corp. announces election of two executives to board of directors

Oxford Bank Corp. announces election of two executives to board of directors

Oxford Bank Corporation, the holding company for Oxford Bank, announced March 15 the appointment of two executive leaders, Michael (“Mick”) Goik, president, Oxford Commercial Finance, and Matthew Lowman, Oxford Bank executive vice president and chief risk officer, to the Oxford Bank Board of Directors, effective immediately. Chairman, CEO, and President David Lamb commented, “Both the […]

Francis Rivers, 93

Francis “Frank” D. Rivers, of Lakeville Minn., formerly of Clarkston, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 28, 2023 at the age of 93. Frank was born on November 28, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, the eldest of five children. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Barbara, son Kirk, parents Edward […]

Public Notice: Clarkston, Lake Orion schools, bids for lawn maintenance services

March 21, 2023 LAKE ORION COMMUNITY SCHOOLS AND CLARKSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ADVERTISEMENT TO BID Lake Orion Community Schools and Clarkston Community Schools will be accepting bids for both districts’ Lawn Maintenance Services. Bid information is available on the Lake Orion Community Schools’ website, www.lakeorionschools.org and the Clarkston Community Schools’ website, www.clarkston.k12.mi.us. Bid due date is […]

Public Notice: Synopsis, Independence Township Board of Trustees regular meeting, March 7, 2023

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE March 7, 2023 A. A Regular/Closed Session 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: Aliaga, Neubeck, Brown, Moraco, Nallamothu, Ritchie, Stoian Absent: None Also Present: […]

Movin’ on up

Movin’ on up

Three Independence Township Fire Department officers were recently promoted and subsequently sworn in March 7 at the township board of trustees meeting in, from left, Lieutenant Tom Doyon, Captain Derek Stamper, and Lieutenant Mike Upshur. Photo: Independence Firefighters Local 2629