Jack Blaylock, 93

Jack C. Blaylock, of Clarkston, formerly of Waterford and Pontiac, passed away May 30, 2023 at 93 years of age. He was the son of the late Galen and LaVada (née Wismer) Blaylock and graduated from Pontiac High School. Jack was the beloved husband of the late Dolly (née Dolores Koskela) for 66 years, loving […]

Public Notice: Notice to electors and taxpayers of Independence Township of intent to issue bonds and the right of referendum relating thereto

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 […]

Sandra Atherton, 72

Sandra L. Atherton, of Ortonville, passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2023 at the age of 72 while surrounded by family. Preceded in death by her husband Dennis. Mother of Tonyea VanPatten, late Danelle (Brett) Orr, Dennis “Russ” Atherton Jr., and John Atherton, grandma of Justin (fiance’ Jessica Burke) Noble, Chelsea (Jim) Atherton, […]

Lambert to headline Ally Community Concert at 2023 Ally Challenge event

Lambert to headline Ally Community Concert at 2023 Ally Challenge event

Tournament officials have announced that country music superstar and 2022 Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year Miranda Lambert will headline the sixth annual Ally Community Concert. The event will take place on the driving range at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc, Aug. 26, following the second round of competition […]

Opening renewed

Opening renewed

Jessica Bingham, vice president and financial center manager at Fifth Third Bank, cuts the ribbon celebrating the Clarkston location’s grand re-opening May 17 at 6500 Dixie Highway. Photo: Provided by Kate Masters/CACOC

Study space

Clarkston United Methodist Church, 6600 Waldon Road, is offering a place for students to study for finals. Times are June 6 (2:30-5:30 p.m.), June 7 (2:30-7 p.m., pizza and open gym 4-6 p.m.), June 8 (10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., lunch and open gym 1-2 p.m.). Coffee shop open each day (free), snacks provided, and tables, chairs […]

Next Birders meeting

Next Birders meeting

The next meeting of the Clarkston Area Backyard Birders Club is tonight, May 31, at Wint Nature Center in Independence Oaks County Park at 6:30 p.m. Oakland County Parks naturalist Amanda Felk will speak on owls, bats, and other creatures of the dark hours. Complimentary baked goods and coffee will be served. No registration required.

New CHS grads ready for what’s next

New CHS grads ready for what’s next

By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Independence Township – The Clarkston High School Class of 2023 completed its requirements May 23 by walking across the stage at Pine Knob Music Theatre as part of the annual Commencement ceremony. There were laughs, tears, back flips, waves to family and friends, hugs, and congratulatory chants from the […]

Mountaineers graduate 32 as Class of 2023

Mountaineers graduate 32 as Class of 2023

A total of 32 Everest Collegiate students celebrated their Commencement on May 21 on campus. This class was the first group to return to the senior class pilgrimage to the Holy Land. They weathered the pandemic with school closures impacting both their freshman and sophomore years, and possessed a great amount of leadership as a […]

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