Trick or treating hours
With Halloween approaching on Oct. 31, City of the Village of Clarkston and Independence Township trick or treating hours are 6-7 p.m. that night.
Scoring big
Clarkston native, 2023 CHS grad and Metro Jets standout Blake Botterill was named the United States Premier Hockey League Midwest Elite Division Forward of the Week for the week ending Oct. 8.Botterill had a huge offensive weekend Oct. 6-7 against the Decatur Blaze Elite squad, posting seven goals, including four goals and three assists in […]
Passport fair
The Clarkston Post Office will hold a passport fair this Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. No appointment needed.The post office is located at 5799 S. Main Street.For more information, call the post office at 248-922-1764.
Benefiting from bioswales
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor CLARKSTON — The Clarkston High School Environmental Club has been out and about, working on a bioswales project on Middle Lake Road with the Clarkston Biophilic Team and the Clinton River Watershed.Jim Brueck received a grant from Pure Oakland Water, funded by Jim Nash and the Oakland County Water Resources […]
View celebrates 20 years with customer appreciation celebration
METAMORA TWP. — View Newspaper Group celebrated 20 years of community newspaper publishing with clients, community members, family, friends and staff Thursday, Oct. 5 at their Customer Appreciation Celebration event held at Metamora Golf & Country Club.Around 120 guests enjoyed food, beverages, networking and live entertainment.The View Newspaper Group was founded by Lapeer native Rick […]
Local wellness businesses hosting free community educational/strolling dinner event coming up Nov. 4
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Ready for the holidays? Seven local businesses are aiming to make dealing with the stress easier with a free event next month.On Nov. 4 from 3-7 p.m. at Om Dome Yoga Studio and Training, 7093 Dixie Highway, the “’Tis the Season to De-Stress” strolling dinner and educational […]
Local students can ACE high school, fast-track schooling
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor OAKLAND COUNTY — Are you aware that there is an early college in Oakland County and students have the opportunity to earn an associate degree while completing high school?In 2023, a total of 12 Clarkston students graduated from ACE (Accelerated College Experience) and OTEC (Oakland Technical Early College) and received […]
Road paving update
The city now has confirmation that Depot Road, W. Washington, S. Holcomb, and White Lake Road will be repaved (weather permitting) starting Oct. 21 and extending through Oct. 29. Some preparatory work may begin before Oct. 21, but it will be minor.“Without question, traffic flow will be challenging during this period and no on-street parking […]
Don Spangler, 75
Don Spangler passed away on Aug. 18, 2023, at 75 years old.Born on Jan. 19, 1948, in Pontiac, to Jewel and Ermal Spangler.Life companion of Elizabeth (Okar) Spangler. Father of Don Jr. (Lubna) Spangler, Jeffery (Valerie) Spangler, and Nathan (Bobbie Sue) Spangler. Stepfather of Michael Kerr and Karyn (Matt) Taylor). Loving grandfather of Damien, Michael, […]
Public Notice: Synopsis, Independence Township Board of Trustees regular meeting, Oct. 10, 2023
SYNOPSIS ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE OCTOBER 10, 2023 – Regular Meeting CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M. APPROVED: Agenda as Presented PRESENTATION: Fire Department Promotion of Firefighter Wilson PRESENTATION: Fire Department Service Awards APPROVED Consent Agenda as Presented The following motions were made and passed: APPROVE: Resolution No. 2023-019 […]