BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor With the 2021-22 school year beginning next Monday, August 30, Clarkston Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Shawn Ryan sent out an email to the community last week to provide an update on the upcoming school year. “We know our return to school does not come without challenges,” said Ryan. “While […]
Local couple Patricia and Terrance Evans celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this Thursday, August 26. The Michigan State University graduates married in East Lansing on August 26, 1961. They missed their first anniversary dinner when Pat was rushed to the hospital to deliver their son Mike at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing on August 26, 1962. […]
During an event last Wednesday, August 18, Vanguard Title Company President Chris Kass cuts the ceremonial ribbon celebrating the business’ arrival in Clarkston at 6521 Citation Drive. Photo by Matt Mackinder
A Clarkston man faces jail time for sending threatening messages directed at Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Monday Kevin Dawe, 31, has been charged with two counts of malicious use of telecommunications services, misdemeanors each punishable by up to six months in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000. The charges […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor The playground at Bay Court Park will soon be undergoing a facelift to make the popular park more conducive to contemporary standards. Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors has partnered with Genisys Credit Union to raise funds to build an accessible and inclusive playground at Bay Court Park. Playgrounds, […]
The Clarkston Farm and Garden Club presented four Clarkston High School students from the Class of 2021 with their $1,000 scholarship grants at the August meeting. Pictured, from left, are Owen Meyer, Lillian Schuster, and Madison McGraw. Nathan Dimmer was not present as he was working on a mentorship. Photo provided by Joette Kunse
Dear Editor, After reading about Patrick Kittle’s resignation as township supervisor in the July 14, 2021 edition of The Clarkston News, I immediately thought about Jose Aliaga as being an excellent choice to be appointed. I helped Jose Aliaga with his campaign last November when he ran for re-election as a township trustee. While several […]
The Road Commission for Oakland County will enhance the safety and traffic flow at the intersection of Oakhill and Sashabaw roads on the border of Independence and Brandon townships by constructing a compact roundabout at the Independence/Brandon township border. The construction will start next Monday, Aug. 30, with the intersection closing on Wednesday, Sept. 1. […]
With school starting next week, it sure feels like normal is coming back, doesn’t it? Well, maybe. Yes, all the normal activities are being planned for the school year, including sports, homecoming, concerts and class parties and field trips, which sound great to parents near and far. However, sadly, these announcements seem to come with […]
Kathryn Armstrong, of Clarkston, has been named winner of the Nightingale Award in the Oakland University School of Nursing Distinguished Alumni category. She is currently employed at Beaumont Hospital at the Royal Oak campus Each of the 12 Nightingale Award winners receives a check for $1,000 and a solid bronze statue of Florence Nightingale, in addition to a Nightingale ceremonial […]