Michael Mason, 71

Michael David Mason was born Oct. 9, 1951, in Charlotte, Mich., to the late Milford and Joan Mason, and passed away July 8, 2023 at the age of 71.He graduated Clarkston High School in 1970. Mike studied communications and relocated to California, where he worked for various radio stations as a disc jockey.For 20 years, […]

Public Notice: Independence Township hydrant flushing, winterization, Sept. 11-Oct. 31, 2023

Independence Township will be conducting hydrant flushing and winterization on Monday, September 11, 2023, through Tuesday, October 31, 2023. This work will be performed between the hours of 7:00 A.M. – 5:30 P.M. Customers may experience some discolored water. Please run cold water to clear your lines and avoid doing laundry until the water is […]

Public Notice: Independence Township hydrant flushing, winterization, Hillview Estates, Sept. 12, 2023

Independence Township will be conducting hydrant flushing and winterization on the Hillview Estate’s water system on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. This work will be performed between the hours of 7:30 A.M. – 5:30 P.M. Customers may experience some discolored water. Please run cold water to clear your lines and avoid doing laundry until the water […]

Tips on how to protect yourself from ID theft, scams

By Jim NewellSpecial to the Clarkston News (This is the second of a two-part series.)OAKLAND COUNTY — Whether it’s from a phone call, text message or on a personal computer, scammers and identity thieves are finding new and increasingly more convincing ways to cheat people out of their hard-earned money.Electronic fraud (or internet fraud) can […]

Used book sale

Friends of the Library’s Used Book Sale, Clarkston Independence District Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Sept. 20-21 (10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.), Sept. 22 (10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., half price), Sept. 23 (10 a.m.-2 p.m., $5 bag day). Preview for Friends members Sept. 19, 3-7 p.m. Over 15,000 gently used books, most $2 and under. More info, contact Friends@cidlibrary.org.

Job training

Job training

Everest’s technology teacher, Amanda Maxim, recently attended a summertime computer science professional development course called CS Bootcamp in Marquette. The course was grant-funded, and Maxim said she is excited to bring back all she learned about coding and robots back to academy students. Photo: Provided by Mary Roselli

Revision to open burning ordinance

Revision to open burning ordinance

By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor There has been a change to the open burn ordinance in Independence Township.At the Aug. 8 regular meeting of the Independence Township Board of Trustees, approval was given to eliminate the requirements to obtain a burn permit for open burning on residential property.“All rules stay in place in relation to […]

College milestones

The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association has announced the recipients of the 2022-23 MIAA Academic Honor Roll, and the list includes Clarkston’s Angelena Perry.Perry is part of the softball team at Trine (Ind.) University and is majoring in Business Administration.Student-athletes must reach a 3.5 grade-point average for the academic year and earn a varsity letter in […]

Big thanks

Big thanks

Pictured left to right, Clarkston Mayor Eric Haven accepts a check for $25,000 at the Aug. 28 city council meeting to be used for Depot Park projects from current Clarkston Area Optimist Club President Michelle Carson, Optimist Treasurer Curt Carson, incoming President Deb Berry, and Optimists Mike Walkowski, Tom Lowrie, and Ann Evans. Photo: Nancy […]

Say goodbye to summer, hello to 2023-24 school year

Say goodbye to summer, hello to 2023-24 school year

TOP PHOTO: Top row, from left, Jayden Dupuis, fifth grade, Maddie Lauble, fifth grade, and Lincoln Caceres, fifth grade, and bottom row, from left, Miles Romp, first grade, Elle Lauble, second grade, and Kennedy Caceres, second grade, head to Clarkston Elementary. Photo: Stephanie Caceres BOTTOM PHOTO: Aubrey Motyka and Zoey Motyka pose at Everest before […]

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