No planning meeting
Due to a lack of business, there will not be a regular meeting of the Independence Township Planning Commission on Nov. 9.There will be a special meeting on Nov. 30.The next regular meeting will be Dec. 14.
Roadwork completed
The repaving of Depot, W. Washington, S. Holcomb and White Lake roads is now complete, with just the repainting of the crosswalk still to be done.
Public Notice: Ordinance to adopt engineering design standards for storm water facilities in Oakland County
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF CLARKSTON ORDINANCE NO. 144 AN ORDINANACE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE OAKLAND COUNTY WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER ENGINEERING DESIGN STANDARDS FOR STORM WATER FACILITIES. The City of the Village Ordains: Section 1.01 To amend Section 1.01 for the City to continually adopt the latest version of Oakland County’s Storm […]
Rotary project at farm
By Mary SloanSpecial to the Clarkston News INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Rotary Club of Clarkston has been awarded a grant to help the Clarkston Family Farm by creating greater accessibility to raised planting beds in its Peace Pole Garden.This garden is used by students and community members to plant vegetables for consumption.The objective of this […]
Goddard open house
The Goddard School of Clarkston, located at 6440 Citation Drive, will be hosting a Fall Festival Open House on Nov. 11, from 10 a.m.-noon.Families are invited to enjoy fall crafts and games as they tour the new school.“The Goddard School of Clarkston opens its doors to the future of our community, where the foundation of […]
Student leadership
The 2023-24 Everest Academy middle school student council is made up of President Nora Nedwick, Vice Presidents Vincent Pruchnicki and Leah Westlake, Secretary Mary Groves, 6th Grade Representative Mia Mandziuk, 7th Representatives Nolan Neiman and Ella Baron, and 8th Representatives Christian Abraham and Mary Groves. Photo: Provided by Mary Roselli/Everest Collegiate
‘Truly a community that comes together’
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor CLARKSTON — Christian Chambers and his family won a court battle earlier this year to save his house from being sold out from underneath him by his mother’s guardian.Last month, his house got some major upgrades due to what his sister-in-law Jennifer Chambers called “truly a community that comes together.”On […]
CAYA meeting brings smiles, confidence
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The annual meeting for Clarkston Area Youth Assistance was held Oct. 25 at the Clarkston Community Schools Administration Building as executive team members discussed 2023 with an eye on 2024.“I can look back at last year and say it was a good year for CAYA,” said CAYA […]
Grand opening
Dr. Andrew Ames cuts the ribbon to welcome the Michigan Specialty Surgery Center to town, located at 6886 Sashabaw Road, during the grand opening ribbon cutting last Wednesday. Photo: Kendal Petzold
Township trustee steps down
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Matt Stoian was appointed to a seat on the Independence Township Board of Trustees in Nov. 2022 and said “it felt surreal.”Nearly one year later, Stoian is stepping down due to unfortunate circumstances.“I wanted to inform you that I was recently diagnosed with cancer and will start […]