Chow down locally Oct. 17 to help students, projects

CLARKSTON — For the sixth consecutive year, Bowman Chevrolet is calling on the community to enjoy dinner at one of six popular downtown restaurants that are participating in its annual Dine Out event next Tuesday, Oct. 17.Bowman will again match 35% of total in-person dinner sales to support its scholarship program for Clarkston High School […]

Food, fun, fellowship

On Oct. 26, about 400 people will join Rotarians in a night of fun, food and fellowship, all while raising money to help make the world community a better place in which to live.Many of the Rotary projects involve helping Clarkston students to advance their educations. The Rotary Club of Clarkton’s annual wine tasting event […]

Leona Jones, 89

Leona Grace “Lee” Jones, of Clarkston, passed away on Oct. 11, 2023 at the age of 89.She was born on September 13, 1934 in Pontiac, daughter of the late Linus and Phoebe (Price) Pace.Loving mother to children David (Darleen) Brown, Mark Brown, Paul Brown, and Kathyrn Hoff. Adored grandmother of Paula Rodriquez, Mari Brown, Breanna […]

Public Notice: Notice of public hearing on Independence Township community development block grant funds

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS The Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the use of Community Development Block Grant Funds. The Hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, […]

Grief support group meeting Nov. 14

Wint’s Healing Hearts Grief Support Group for all ages for those who have recently lost a loved one will be held Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. from the Carriage House in Clintonwood Park, 6000 Clarkston Road.The topic of this month’s meeting is “Coping with Special Days and Holidays.”The meeting will be led by a bereavement […]

Peace pole in Clarkston

Peace pole in Clarkston

CLARKSTON — Many people that go to Depot Park find peace and serenity.On Sept. 22, the Rotary Club of Clarkston took it one step further.That day, Rotary members, along with interactors from Clarkston High School and friends, gathered at the downtown Clarkston park to celebrate the 42nd International Day of Peace.In 1981, world leaders declared […]

What ‘Matt’ers: The joys of autumn

What ‘Matt’ers: The joys of autumn

Whether or not we want to admit it, summer is long gone and we are into the beautiful fall season here in Michigan.And that’s not necessarily a bad thing.The autumn season is gorgeous across the state. The leaves change colors, giving way to postcard-like views pretty much anywhere you look.The weather may be a bit […]

Testing changes

The landscape of standardized testing is undergoing a significant transformation as the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) and the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) make the transition from paper and pencil to an all-digital format.The Digital PSAT, scheduled for Oct. 14 for Clarkston High School 11th graders, marks the initial step in this transition, maintaining the […]

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