CELEBRATING INDEPENDENCE: From left to right, Macy Rumble, Willa Rumble, Carter Robinson, Isaiah Rumble and Camo the Corgi take in the Independence Township fireworks display, which took place from the top of the Pine Knob ski hill, from the Spring Lake South subdivision, July 3. Photo by Susan Robinson
Paula Alesi, of Clarkston, formerly of Sterling Heights, passed away on July 5, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, at the age of 96. Preceded in death by her husband Mariano, her sister Sally (late Gus) Ricci and her parents Paul and Lucia Amade. Mother of Michael (Hope) Alesi and Paul Alesi, grandma […]
Emily Joy Geiger, of Clarkston, passed suddenly July 3, 2020, at the young age of 30. Loving wife of Anthony Geiger, proud mother of Jessica and Juliet Geiger, cherished daughter of Joseph and Linda Baldiga, special sister of Beth (Jeff Lemke) Stalker, Joe (Julianne) Baldiga, Chester (Johanna) Baldiga and John (Elizabeth Hohauser) Baldiga. Emily was […]
When COVID-19 shut down Michigan schools this past spring, State Rep. Andrea Schroeder said she was amazed to see the creativity Oakland County teachers and parents used to keep students engaged while sheltered at home. In Clarkston Community Schools, hundreds of Chromebooks, headphones, and hotspots were distributed to those in need for a “robust ‘at […]
The graduation ceremonies continued across Clarkston as the Class of 2020 at Everest Collegiate High School officially wrapped up their high school career on June 28. Valedictorians Mary Beth Williams and Eduardo Dominguez spoke, then were followed by Integer Award recipients Colleen Walker and Fernando Caccia. There wasn’t a dry eye at the event after […]
Everest Collegiate High School graduated its 25-member Class of 2020, June 28.
Clarkston has been nationally recognized by LendEDU for having one of the highest proportions of residents that hold a bachelor’s degree. After analyzing data for over 25,000 American cities, each was ranked according to its percentage of college graduates relative to its current population. Specifically, Clarkston has 8,676 college graduates out of a population of 46,838, which is 18.52 percent. These […]
Dear Fellow Community Members, We would suggest you check out the Facebook page for Sam Moraco Independence Township Trustee for more information about him. Moraco, a citizen of the community for over 20 years, has given his time and talents to make Independence Township a better place. Sam wants to protect the rural character of […]
Dear Editor, Springfield Township neighbors, please join us in our whole hearted endorsement and full support of Laura Moreau as the next township supervisor of our community. As longtime elected township officials, we have worked closely with Laura over the last 12 years while she has served as our clerk. Her work has demonstrated her […]
Dear Editor, Mrs. Warner was spot on in her response to Mr. Meisner. She did it tastefully and without hate or belittling. Mr. Patterson was a person who was not “afraid ” to actually speak his thoughts and how he felt about issues. Which I find refreshing. I didn’t always agree with him and sometimes […]