I’ll miss Matt

The Clarkston News took a decidedly positive trajectory when Matt became editor. Overall quality of writing improved and the editorials seemed to become less complaint focused and more what-can-be-done-to-improve focused. I have appreciated both changes and hope these will not depart with Matt.Best of luck, Matt! Cheryl McNeilClarkston, MI

Kenneth “Ken” Edward Morawski Jr., 61, of Clarkston

Kenneth “Ken” Edward Morawski Jr., 61, of Clarkston

Kenneth “Ken” Edward Morawski Jr., of Clarkston, formerly of Warren and Madison Heights, passed away on February 21, 2024, at the age of 61. He was born October 27, 1962 in Dover, Delaware to Kenneth and Lydia Morawski.Friend to many, Ken was an incredibly caring husband and father who always had more to share with […]

Public Notice: Clarkston Community Schools – RFP for Food Service Management Companies

Legal NoticeAttention: Food Service Management Companies Clarkston Community School District is requesting proposals for school food service management services. The Food Service Management Company will provide management services according to United States Department of Agriculture regulations and guidelines, as well as State of Michigan Department of Education policies and guidelines.A copy of the RFP will […]

Tri County Equipment awarded GST MI Works! Going Pro Talent Fund grant

Tri County Equipment awarded GST MI Works! Going Pro Talent Fund grant

Tri County Equipment announced that it has received a grant from GST MI Works! for the 2023 Going PRO Talent Fund. The grant is an opportunity for Tri County Equipment to further invest in its workforce and support their employees in gaining the skills needed for in-demand career paths. Going PRO Talent Fund grants are specifically […]

Public Notice: Synopsis, Independence Twp., FEBRUARY 20, 2024 – Regular / Closed Session Meeting

SYNOPSIS ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE FEBRUARY 20, 2024 – Regular / CLOSED SESSION Meeting CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M. APPROVED: Agenda as Amended APPROVED Consent Agenda as Presented The following motions were made and passed: APPROVE: February 13, 2024 Check Run Including ACH ($1,124,296.49) Ratify the February 2, […]

02.12.2024 City Council Regular Meeting Final Minutes

City of the Village of ClarkstonArtemus M. Pappas Village Hall375 Depot RoadClarkston, Michigan 4834602.12.2024 City Council Regular Meeting Final Minutes Call To Order Call To Order The regular session meeting of the City of the Village of Clarkston City Council was called to order by Mayor Wylie at 7:00 P.M. Pledge Of Allegiance Mayor Wylie […]

Township residents soon to get rides from NOTA

INDEPENDENCE TWP. —As a result of voter approval of the Oakland County transportation millage back in Nov. 2022, all Oakland County residents are now being taxed for the purpose of maintaining and expanding public transit services throughout Oakland County.Oakland County Transit, a committee that finds opportunities for commissioners to explore issues more closely and find […]

CCS bond update includes new junior high design

INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Projects made possible by voter approval of the Clarkston Community Schools bond proposal in Nov. 2022 are moving along, with the latest update surrounding the soon-to-be-new Clarkston Junior High School.Nearly 16 months ago, residents approved a school bond proposal that would provide up to $197,500,000 for district-wide improvements, with no tax rate […]

What ‘Matt’ers: Goodnight, sweetheart, well, it’s time to go

‘The date was Feb. 13, 2019, and our former editor Phil Custodio called to offer me a job as a reporter with the Clarkston News.I happily accepted.Five years later to the day, Feb. 13, 2024, I was offered another job and after accepting, let my bosses know that I had accepted a new position.Yes, it’s […]

SCAMP preparing for spring, summer

CLARKSTON — With the calendar flipping soon to March with the hope that the worst of the Michigan winter weather is in the past, Clarkston SCAMP is getting set to get back out into the local community with a handful of events and projects.SCAMP is a five-week summer program developed and designed for children and […]