Board applies for liquor license at Brady Lodge By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Independence Township Board of Trustees held the first reading of an ordinance amendment last week at its regular meeting on April 16. The ordinance in question is the township’s Alcoholic Liquors Prohibited ordinance which prohibits the consumption of alcoholic […]
The Clarkston High School exchange students arrived at the beginning of the school year and are set to leave at the end of the school year. The students reminisced on their time in America and how it shaped them as people. Photo by Megan Kelley. By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — As spring begins […]
The Clarkston Family Farm, Delia Niezguski and her family, and I want to express our appreciation again for you publishing the Wally’s Service Project Scholarship announcement. We were pleasantly surprised, and further grateful, to learn that multiple area papers under your supervision published the contest announcement more than once. Our scholarship contest entry deadline was last […]
At a recent networking event, I introduced myself to a guy who — when he heard where I worked — said, “Newspapers are still a thing?” I’m sure the look on my face told him I didn’t like that question. He quickly followed up with “I’m kidding,” explaining that he was new to the community.After […]
Karen Ann Leach-Smith; born October 28, 1966 in Garden City to John and Phyllis Humphries; entered eternal life suddenly on April 19, 2024 at the age of 57; of Clarkston formerly of Wayne.Wife of Ron Smith for 22 years; mother of Brittani (David Banks) Leach and Destiny (Tyler Ross) Leach. Stepmom of Ron Jr. and […]
Darlene Bridges; entered life October 11, 1950 in Insull, Kentucky to Glenn and Gertrude Miracle; of Davisburg formerly of Clarkston; entered eternal life peacefully while surrounded by her family on April 19, 2024.Wife of John for 54 years; mother of Rebecca (Marc) Burger; preceded in death by her son Adam (late Jennifer) Bridges and grandson […]
Waterford Montessori Academy will hold a public hearing on June 18, 2024, at 4860 Midland, Waterford, at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the 2024-25 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 this meeting should contact Susie Buchin at 248-674-2400 […]
Please take notice that the Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering a Special Land Use. The meeting will be via Microsoft Teams online and at Independence Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston MI,48346. […]
Muriel Lenore Reickel; of Goodrich formerly of Fenton and Clarkston; passed away on April 16, 2024; age 88; preceded in death by her husband, R. Eric Reickel Sr.; loving mother of Erica Schons, Rick (Ali) Reickel Jr. & Kurt (Christina) Reickel; proud mimi of Mikhail, Joshua (Jenna), Zachary, Alexandria, Richard III, Tucker, Cole & Cali; […]
Clarkston Schools superintendent provides State of the Schools update By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — On April 9, Independence Township Supervisor Jose Aliaga delivered his first State of the Township address highlighting improvements in the community, and Clarkston Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Shawn Ryan gave an update on the state of the school district […]