Dear Clarkston Community, It’s hard to believe the school year is done. I’m not sure if it’s my age, but I feel like the years keep moving faster. While there were some challenges along the way, I believe it was a fantastic year filled with student and staff success. I genuinely hope you feel the […]
Pride Month is an opportunity to reflect on the way LGBT Americans must constantly advocate for the same liberties that most of us take for granted. Recently, Michigan’s legislature took steps to protect the liberty of your LGBT neighbors by guaranteeing protection against housing discrimination and employment discrimination (House Bill 4003 and Senate Bill 4). […]
Independence Elementary fifth graders celebrate one of their last days as elementary students June 7 at Independence Oaks before moving to Sashabaw Middle School in August. Photo: Matt Mackinder
Clarkston City Manager Jonathan Smith has announced that two grants he applied for over the winter have been approved – one from SEMCOG for $1,550 to update the city’s roadway RAMP report and one from the Oakland County CISMA for $4,500 for invasive species control. In addition, two other grants Smith applied for or assisted […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Expect to see more orange road construction barrels this summer around town. The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), in partnership with Independence and Orion townships, is planning to close Waldon Road, from Baldwin Road to Clintonville Road, starting next Monday, June 19, for the start of a two-year […]
Here are some common sense rules from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office that motorists should follow under various conditions. Note: You must rely on your own judgment and assessment of the situation to determine the best course of action. Should your vehicle break down in an isolated area there are certain steps you should follow, […]
The city’s Friends of Depot Park Committee is seeking donations for improvements in Depot Park, including two picnic pavilions, pathway lighting, sound enhancements, and new picnic tables. For more information, contact the city office or Mayor Eric Haven at havene@villageofclarkston.org.
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Independence Township — It’s said that every dog has its day, and for four Clarkston Community Schools therapy dogs, that day was last Friday at Sashabaw Middle School. Ashli Domsic, a math teacher at SMS, decided to do her first academic service learning/project-based learning project with her students. The […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor The grass may be brown and not growing a little while longer. Due to the extreme dry conditions, the Independence Township Fire Department is implementing a temporary ban on all open burning and recreational burning activities within Independence Township and the City of the Village of Clarkston, effective as […]
WATERFORD MONTESSORI ACADEMY ADVERTISEMENT The Board of Directors of Waterford Montessori Academy (“Owner” or “School”) will receive sealed Bid Proposals for door replacements at its Midland and Elizabeth Lake Campuses for: RFP NUMBER: 0323 / 0523 Bid Proposals will be received by Angela Relph of Waterford Montessori Academy, at 4860 Midland Avenue, Waterford, Michigan 48329, […]