Campers and counselors enjoy their fourth day of Camp Wild – they even “dig it.” Photo: Wendi Reardon Price By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Kids moved back and forth through the trees at Clarkston Family Farm as they kept finding just the right piece for their fort during the activity […]
VIP award winners were celebrated last week on the last day of SCAMP for their contributions to the program. Photo by Megan Kelley. By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — It was another exciting year for Clarkston SCAMP that wrapped up their annual camp program last week. SCAMP is a yearly summer camp program […]
We support small businesses. Generally, they treat their employees and their customers better. The owners and the workers are our neighbors. At election time, candidates running for office always espouse their support for small businesses. So, it remains a mystery why our city council members and other officials continue to try to force the issue […]
My wife and I moved to Independence Township from Rochester Hills 25 years ago due to the small town ambiance of the Village of Clarkston. Every election cycle, politicians campaigned on the desire to maintain the small town aura. In the ensuing years projects were approved for more housing and businesses. These changes can partially […]
Facility represents a $35 million investment in Oxford By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD — It’s been years in the planning and construction phases, but on Monday McLaren Oakland – Oxford Campus opened the doors of its new $35 million medical facility in Oxford to patients. Beginning Aug. 5, patients “will have access to a […]
Motor City Hit Dogs 13U finished the season as 2024 World Series champions. The team includes players from Clarkston, Lake Orion, Oxford and the surrounding areas. Photo: Provided by Meg Buckley CANTON — Hitters from Motor City Hit Dogs Yates 13U finished the season as the 2024 Global World Series 13U AA Champions. The team, […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — At its meeting on July 23, the Independence Township Board of Trustees voted to repay the City of the Village of Clarkston in the amount of $96,220 to resolve the issue of overpayment on a 2010 contract for police and fire services. The Board voted 6-1 in […]
Patrick Deardorff shoots a 69 at the qualifier at Oakland University. Photo: Provided By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com Patrick Deardorff is heading to Minnesota after qualifying for the 124th United States Amateur Championship at Hazeltine Golf Club, Aug. 12-18. Deardorff, a 2019 graduate of Clarkston High School, shared he has wanted to qualify […]
Teresa Marie Tersigni; of Clarkston formerly of Ortonville; passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024; age 65; preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Mary; sister of Karen (Rod) Mersino, Cindy (Tim) Curtis, Tom (late Lynne) Tersigni, Tony Tersigni, Lisa Tersigni, Todd Tersigni, Ted (Melissa) Tersigni, Tim (Kate) Tersigni and Mary (Lou) Santo; “Aunt […]
The Clarkston Area Optimist Club is holding its annual Clarkston Area Optimist OptiFest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Renaissance High School on Aug. 3. The family-oriented event will feature games, fun, food and education. The event is free and open to the public with ample parking at the back of the school. This […]