NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF PRACTICABILITY FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO CLARKSTON MILL PONDS Notice is hereby given that at a Public Hearing held on February 28, 2023, the Lake Improvement Board for the Clarkston Mill Ponds, by resolution, determined that the approval of a 2023 budget amendment to include the addition of a line item in the […]
NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION OF SURPLUS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FUNDS ALLOCATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO CLARKSTON MILL PONDS TAKE NOTICE that the Clarkston Mill Ponds Lake Improvement Board has confirmed the approval of the use of surplus special assessment funds collected in the not-to-exceed amount of $5,600.00 to pay for the grant match required as part of the […]
SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE February 21, 2023 A. A Regular/Closed Session Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:00 P.M. B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. C. ROLL CALL: Present: Aliaga, Neubeck, Brown, Moraco, Nallamothu, Ritchie, Stoian Absent: None Also Present: […]
Thomas Lee “Tom” Black, Sr., of Clarkston, passed away on February 27, 2023 at the age of 73. Preceded in death by his wife Linda, son Tommy, and siblings. Loving father of Steven (Laura) Black and Kimberly Black. Proud and loving grandpa of Kylee, Sierra, Madden, and Parker. Dearest brother of John (Sue) Black and […]
Jeane Ogden Vanaman, of Clarkston, passed away peacefully at home on February 25, 2023 at the age of 95. Jeane was born in Whittier, Calif., on August 14, 1927 to parents William Augustus and Francis Elizabeth Ogden and was the third of five children. She is preceded in death by her husband Paul, brothers Russell […]
By Brandon Kathman Special to the Clarkston News A local Scout received a rare opportunity during a recent school trip to Washington D.C., as he placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Ceremony while wearing his uniform. Alex Burke, 14, participates in the Scouting program through Clarkston Troop 185 […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor During the pandemic, social interaction took a different turn as Zoom meetings and working remotely became commonplace. Now three years later, connecting in the workplace can still be an issue, according to Clarkston resident and national digital wellness and human connection expert Mark Ostach, who recently wrote a book, […]
One Ton Trolley is a local band with one member, Bill Arnold (vocals, rhythm guitar), a resident of Clarkston over 20 years. The band’s drummer, Jon Johnson, grew up in Clarkston and was a graduate of CHS. Other band members include Anthony Zack (harmony vocals, lead guitar) and Chris Brown (bass). The band recently released […]
By Joette Kunse Special to the Clarkston News The Sashabaw Plains Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recognized on Jan. 29 the annual school winners of the Good Citizen Award for Clarkston High School and Our Lady of the Lakes High School. Aidan Rosser was the Clarkston High School honoree, and Alison Anthony […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor When Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter announced the new members of the Oakland Together 40 Under 40 Class of 2023 on Feb. 21, two notable names stood out from the Clarkston area in Shaun Hayes and Sean Miller. Hayes, 32, resides in Clarkston and is the executive director of […]