Sharon Paswater, 81

Sharon Ann Paswater, of Clarkston, formerly of Lake Orion (Keatington Subdivision), died peacefully on Oct. 22, 2023, at the age of 81.Loving mother of Tricia (Josh) Newblatt and David (Jill) Paswater, beloved grandmother of Jonah (Anna) Newblatt, Stewart Newblatt, Jordan Newblatt, Addison Newblatt, Brian Paswater, Michael Paswater, Eric Paswater, Kyle Paswater, and Emily Paswater, sister […]

New beginnings

New beginnings

Latfiah Gobah, Mission Point of Clarkston administrator, left, and Sherry Hodge, former administrator, share ribbon cutting duties Oct. 10 at the 4800 Clintonville Road location celebrating the recent renovation and opening of the rehabilitation and physical therapy center. Photo: Matt Mackinder

Clarkston mayor resigns position

Clarkston mayor resigns position

By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor CLARKSTON — In a letter to Clarkston City Manager Jonathan Smith dated Oct. 16, Clarkston Mayor Eric Haven resigned, effective immediately.“Because it has become apparent to me, increasingly and recently, that my vision for Clarkston differs significantly from that of several on city council,” said Haven in the letter. “For […]

Veterans signs

Do you have a special Veteran in your life?Call the Independence Township Senior Community Center to have a free yard sign placed at their home the week of Nov. 5.Veterans must live in ZIP codes 48346 or 48348.For more information, call 248-625-8231.

Township bank robbery suspect apprehended, attempted city hall break-in

INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Oakland County Sheriff’s Office detectives made quick work of an Independence Township bank robbery last Saturday, arresting a suspect less than 24 hours after the heist.The suspect, a 53-year-old man from Belleville who has an extensive criminal history which includes a prior conviction for bank robbery, was expected to be arraigned on […]

Renaissance teacher giving science whole new meaning

Renaissance teacher giving science whole new meaning

By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Patricia Hillaker is a longtime science teacher at Renaissance High School, giving students a different perspective on the subject.This school year, Hillaker is again teaching students how to grow produce in a hydroponic setting (growing without soil), how to foster and have salmon born in the classroom, […]

Clouds continue to hang over Michigan’s government transparency laws

By Wes SmithView Newspaper Group Publisher and Michigan Press Association President When there was a change in leadership in Michigan’s legislature earlier this year, hope rose again in the hearts of citizens who want a more transparent state government.Maybe, it was thought by those citizens, the time has finally come for Michigan to join almost […]

Letter to the Editor: Don’t place blame on MDOT, Pulte

In the Oct. 18 Clarkston News article (“Waldon Village Market project progressing”), it claimed that the criticism against why you can clearly see the mass grading on the Waldon Village project was due to MDOT clearing the road right of way.The township does not use adjacent properties as a buffer for the one being developed […]

1 29 30 31 32 33 419