SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE October 13, 2020 A. A virtual Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:05 p.m. B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Neubeck, Loughrin, Aliaga, Brown, Nallamothu, Ritchie Absent: None Also Present: […]
City of the Village of Clarkston Artemus M. Pappas Village Hall 375 Depot Road Clarkston, Michigan 48346 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 09 14 2020 Final Minutes 9/14/2020 – Minutes Call to Order By Mayor Haven @ 7:00 Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Haven, Avery, Bonser, Kneisc, Luginski, Wiley – Present. Casey- Absent Approval of […]
Norman W. Sumner, Jr., of White Lake, formerly of Clarkston, passed away suddenly on October 18, 2020 at the age of 56. Husband of Carla, father of Nick, Adam, Luke and Jack, son of Norman “Wayne” Sr. and Brenda, son-in-law of Maria (late George “Bill”), brother of Pam Lyman, brother in law of Georgia (John) […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor As the shocking news quickly spread last Thursday that state and federal officials had foiled an alleged plot to kidnap and possibly harm or murder Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a late-afternoon press conference opened local eyes even more when Clarkston was mentioned as a location where persons of interest reside. […]
Clintonwood Park was in a combined holiday spirit last Saturday for the annual Friendly Forest event. Pictured, from left, are Kennedy Hartz as the Grinch, Maya Chand as a princess and Kyla Hartz as Cindy Lou Who, who donned festive costumes to take part in the fun times. Photo provided
Going back to school in 2020 requires extra cleaning, socially distanced lunch spaces (expanded beyond the cafeteria into gymnasiums), and increased student supervision. As Clarkston Community Schools returns to face-to-face instruction, the district is adding key support staff positions. Referrals are historically a great way to help fill school vacancies. Do you know someone who […]
Does your student need additional help with school? Looking for tutoring, but unable to afford it? Clarkston Area Youth Assistance may be able to help. Skill building scholarships for tutoring are available for families that income-qualify. Scholarships can be used for tutoring sessions with a tutor of your choosing. Contact Clarkston Area Youth Assistance now to see if your student qualifies […]
Clarkston resident Roger Smith was named president of the Antique Motorcycle Foundation at the organization’s annual board meeting that was held virtually on September 26. He has previously served with the nationwide organization as director, secretary and vice president over the past 12 years. The foundation focuses on giving educational grants to students who are […]
The Clarkston Farm and Garden Club’s annual Greens Market is back for its 30th year, even if it’s in a little bit different form. “COVID has changed all of our lives,” said Diane Putvin, who was elected club president in May. “We needed to change, too.” Starting this week, an online site at clarkston-farm-garden-club.square.site takes […]
Everest Collegiate student government elections were held the week of Oct. 5, and winners were announced on Monday, Oct. 12. Pictured, from left to right, are Anthony Felix (secretary), Amelia Shripka (10th grade rep), Jake Jackson (11th grade rep), Lucia De Nigris (treasurer), Jose De Nigris (10th grade rep), Celeste James (11th grade rep), Michael McGrath […]