This Saturday, July 29, a group of high school students will be hosting a drive-thru car wash for fundraising improvements towards downtown Depot Park. Some of the improvements that this event will go towards are new lights in the park and to also begin fundraising money for building a new pavilion. This event will be […]
Diane Lee Libby, of Clarkston, passed away on July 19, 2023 at the age of 87. She was born on May 9, 1936 in Detroit. Diane was a faithful member of The River Church. She enjoyed doing puzzles, crosswords, and diamond dots. She will be remembered for her kindness and her loving nature. Diane is […]
Larry Alan Miracle, of Waterford, formerly of Clarkston, passed away suddenly on July 21, 2023 at the age of 68. Born in Pontiac on May 20, 1955 to Glen and Gertrude Miracle. Husband of Kimberlee for 46 years, father of Christopher (Melissa) Miracle and Daniel (Mary) Miracle, grandpa of Travis, Sofie, Jack, Sam, Luke, Isaac, […]
Charles Lee Lukens, of Oxford, formerly of Rochester and Clarkston, passed away on July 17, 2023 at the age of 80 with his children by his side. He was born March 8, 1943 in Detroit, to William and Dorothy Lukens. Father of Steven (Kara) Lukens and Melissa (John) Drallos, and grandpa of Madeline, Allison, Amelia, […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING August 10, 2023 INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Please take notice that the Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. The meeting will be via Microsoft Teams online […]
NOTICE TO ELECTORS AND TAXPAYERS OF CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE OF INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS AND THE RIGHT OF REFERENDUM RELATING THERETO PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Charter Township of Independence, County of Oakland, State of Michigan (the “Township”), intends to issue and sell its general obligation limited tax bonds pursuant to Act 34, Public […]
Everest summer campers had a blast recently learning about science, technology, religion, art, and mathematics. Students were divided by age groups to participate in activities. Photo: Provided by Mary Roselli
Maria C. Baker, of Clarkston, earned her Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Detroit Mercy on May 13. Last year, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Cum Laude, with a concentration in Finance, a minor in Leadership, and a Spanish certificate. In addition, she was the recipient of the […]
“City FOIA lawsuit settled for $8,974” in the July 12 Clarkston News leaves out important aspects of the lawsuit. The lawsuit sought to unearth records about the city’s crusade to put the Millpond Inn Bed & Breakfast out of business. The city quietly settled it without telling the public the details. Here is what we […]
I’ve recently been researching the history of the Clarkston Fourth of July parade with the help of David Silberman at the Clarkston Independence District Library. In 1942, during World War II, the parade was for children in costume who walked down Main Street, passed a reviewing stand and ended, “… between the bank building (now […]