By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor A four-day work week for Independence Township is closer to reality with a pilot program potentially starting June 5. The change had been discussed at the April 4 Independence Township Board of Trustees regular meeting and then at a special meeting May 16 before a presentation at the May […]
Kathleen Marie Travelbee, of Clarkston, formerly of Hazel Park and Royal Oak, passed away on May 24, 2023 at the age of 77. Preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Gordon. Mother of Patty (Mike) Walters, Robert (Kelly) Travelbee, Susie (Dave) Fryxell, and Kaitlin (RJ) Donaldson, grandma of Kristen, Hannah, Hailey, Paige, Emily, […]
Daniel James Leichtnam, of Clarkston, passed away May 24, 2023 at the age of 61. He was born on May 2, 1962 in Marshfield, Wis., son to Rosemary and the late Robert Leichtnam. Loving husband of Tammy for 38 wonderful years, dear father of Eric (Kelsey) Leichtnam and Megan (Nick) Williams, brother of Jane (Tim) […]
Waterford Montessori Academy will hold a public hearing on June 21, 2023, at 4860 Midland, Waterford, at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the 2023-24 general operating budget. A copy of the budget will be available for public inspection at this location one week prior to the hearing. Individuals requiring special accommodations to attend […]
From left, Ann Trufant, of Harbor Springs, Lynn Polisano, of Bay City, and Judy Kelly, of Clarkston, enjoy their tasty treats at the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce’s Food Truck Rally last Friday, May 19, in the Neiman’s parking lot. Photo: Matt Mackinder
CLARKSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2023-2024 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, June 12, 2023 at 6:30 pm, at Clarkston Community Schools, 6389 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, the Board of Education of Clarkston Community Schools will hold a public hearing to consider the District’s proposed 2023-2024 budget. The Board […]
American Legion Campbell-Richmond Post 63 will host the Memorial Day parade next Monday, May 29, with a ceremony following at Lakeview Cemetery. The parade will begin at Depot Park at 10 a.m. The honor guard will make their way down White Lake Road to the cemetery. All are welcome at the cemetery for a Memorial […]
Clarkston Area Youth Assistance (CAYA) Pinwheels for Prevention Program sponsors and coordinates for the Clarkston community April is Child Abuse Prevention month, a nationwide campaign about preventing child abuse and neglect BEFORE IT HAPPENS. Prevention takes partnerships, collaborations, and community support. We are grateful to Clarkston Community Schools (CCS) for partnering on the 2023 Pinwheels […]
The 3rd LucaStrong Parkinson Walk is set for June 10 at 11 a.m. at Holly Recreation Area, 8100 Grange Hall Road, Holly, MI 48442. Participation in the event is a minimum of $50 per person. Make your donation online at tinyurl.com/469p6yj8 or email Lisa Lucas at lisalucas0007@gmail.com or call 248-766-3785 to send cash or a […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Independence Township — Heidi Kroll couldn’t contain her excitement last Thursday after being named the Clarkston Foundation’s Teacher of the Year for the 2022-23 school year. The award celebrates teachers in pre-K through fifth grade classrooms. Kroll, a fifth grade teacher at Springfield Plains Elementary, soaked in the applause […]