Public Notice: Clarkston Community Schools Notice of Public Tax Hearing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC TAX HEARING CLARKSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:45 p.m., at Clarkston Community Schools, 6389 Clarkston Rd, Clarkston, Michigan, the Board of Education of Clarkston Community Schools will hold a public hearing to consider the District’s proposed 2025-2026 property tax millage rate. The Board may […]

Township board adopts new 2035 master plan

By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — At its meeting on April 15, the Independence Township Board of Trustees officially adopted its new Opportunities 2035 Master Plan. The board voted 6-0 to adopt the plan. Treasurer Paul Brown was absent from the meeting. Planning and Zoning Director Brian Oppmann provided some background on the […]

Clarkston Optimists honor seven Outstanding Student Citizens

By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Earlier this month, the Clarkston Optimist Club named seven fifth graders from Clarkston Community Schools as this year’s Outstanding Student Citizens. Every year, the Clarkston Optimists work with all seven of Clarkston Schools’ elementary schools to honor one student from each school for their contributions to the […]

New development strips township of character

Dear Editor, This development (Waldon Village II) is changing the makeup of the township and many residents are not pleased with the changing character of Clarkston. The 250+ single family homes, townhouses and detached condos in this complex look like they were stamped with a giant cookie cutter. Clarkston used to be a unique community […]

Build your brand for growth

Hopefully you’ve all read the great news that View Newspaper Group is growing again! The announcement was made last month by Owner and President Rick Burrough that our group will launch our 22nd newspaper, the St. Clair Area View on Friday, May 9. The free community newspaper will be delivered via the U.S. Postal Service […]

Former president of Clarkston HDC arrested for sex-related crimes involving minors

Released on bond after arraignment By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com OAKLAND COUNTY — On April 16, James Lawrence Meloche, an 81-year-old Clarkston man, was arraigned on criminal charges for various activities which included placing the images of minor children onto pornographic images of adults. Meloche was charged in the 52nd District court on three counts […]

McLaren Oakland expands breast care capabilities with addition of advanced technology

Pontiac — McLaren Oakland, part of statewide Karmanos Cancer Institute and a regional leader in cancer care and screening procedures, has enhanced its capabilities to assess patients’ risk for developing breast and other common cancers with the addition of Volpara® Risk Pathways. An industry-leading software program, Volpara determines patients’ individual and unique risk for cancers […]

Hazel M. Voorhees, 90

Hazel M. Voorhees, 90

Hazel M. Voorhees of Clarkston; passed away on April 14, 2025; age 90. Preceded in death by her parents James and Leanna Jones, and brother Spike Jones. Loving mother of Steven (Rhonda) Voorhees, Vanessa (David) Meyer, and the late Mark Voorhees; grandmother of Cassie (Lucas) Murphy, John (Alexa) Meyer and Stepanie (Andrew) Smith; and great-grandmother […]

Larry John Thompson, 87

Larry John Thompson passed away on April 18, 2025, at the age of 87 in Midland, Michigan, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family. Born on December 16, 1937, in Pontiac, Michigan, son of the late Basil and Nona (Thaler) Thompson, Larry’s life was characterized by his loving nature, selfless spirit, and […]

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