Pecky D. Lewis Jr., the longest serving chairperson of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, passed away at his home in Bloomfield Hills on July 10, 2023 at the age of 94.Lewis served as a parks commissioner from 1982-2015 and chairperson of the Parks Commission from 1992-2013.Under Lewis’ leadership, Oakland County Parks opened Catalpa […]
From the News archives… 25 years ago – 1998Sweetie needs a new home: Independence Township residents John and Denise Curd were looking for a new home for “Sweetie,” their 1,000-pound sow. With all of their children grown and gone, the couple planned to do a lot of traveling and wanted a smaller place. Unfortunately, Sweetie […]
A total of 8,625 students received degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison on May 12-13, including Alexander Carlson, of Clarkston, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. Ferris State University has announced its recent graduates, including Independence Township’s Carter Herald (Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude), Clarkston’s Jessica Murray (Illustration), and Davisburg’s Harry Flynn […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor Gina Mundy is an attorney that has specialized in childbirth cases for over 20 years.Now, the Clarkston resident is an author.Rather than merely getting involved after an unfortunate mistake was made, Mundy has taken a proactive approach by getting involved before childbirth. Her goal is to assist parents in preventing […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor Madeline Dunn grew up in Clarkston, graduating from Clarkston High School in 2009.Since then, she has traveled the world chasing her dreams as a professional skiier, ultimately seeing health issues derail those aspirations, however.These days, Dunn is enjoying a revitalized life as a motivational speaker, something that may have been […]
During the rainstorms July 26, the Independence Television team went above and beyond to walk each student to their parents’ car with a giant golf umbrella after that day’s Kids Media Camp at Clarkston High School. Pictured is Independence Television Station Manager John Ehlke attempting to shield Independence Elementary fourth graders and twin sisters Allie […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor When Aimee Baker stepped down as Clarkston SCAMP’s executive director earlier this summer after more than six years at the helm she said “it is time again for a new perspective.”Late last month, Amy Darnell was named as the organization’s new executive director.“The interview process for executive director was pretty […]
Dear Clarkston Community,The Clarkston Farm and Garden Club would like to thank the community members who came and enjoyed the Clarkston Garden Walk on July 19.Our special thanks to the generous gardeners who opened their gardens for people to enjoy. Thank you to Garry and Elizabeth Rogers, Cathy and Mike Mooney, Baiba and Gunar Ejups, […]
This is a friendly reminder for those of you who are traveling westbound on Clarkston Road, turning left (south) at Main Street.The pedestrian or cyclist that is waiting to cross Main Street has the right-of-way. I am an avid walker and cyclist in the Clarkston area and that seems to be something that the drivers […]
The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren announced last week the return of the tournament’s McLaren Adaptive Golf Clinic on Monday, Aug. 21 at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club in Grand Blanc from 10 a.m. to noon on the driving range.Together with McLaren Health Care and the McLaren Flint Foundation, the tournament has once again […]