Clayta Beth Godziebiewski, 73Clayta Beth Codziebiewski; born August 14, 1950 in LaFollette, TN to Dennis and Mary Fields. Long time resident of Clarkston, MI – formerly from the East side of Detroit. She passed away surrounded by her loved ones on March 1, 2024 at the age of 73.The wife of Rick for 41 years; […]
By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comCLARKSTON — Last week, the Independence Township Board of Trustees approved a budget amendment to provide an additional $50,000 to go toward graveling and maintaining gravel roads within the township.The $50,000 is in addition to the $50,000 the township budgets annually for the graveling of township roads that have not been […]
The Sashabaw Plains Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens 2024 Madison Schmidt and Jack Romkema. Photo by Joette Kunse By Joette KunseSpecial to the Clarkston NewsThe Sashabaw Plains Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) honored two Independence Township students as Good Citizens […]
Optimist Club essay contest winners (left to right) Elly Ryan, 2nd place winner, Freshman at Clarkston Junior High School; Lia Fabrizio, 1st place winner, Freshman at Clarkston Junior High School; and Adah Chwasz, 3rd place winner, 7th grade student at Sashabaw Middle School.Photo provided by Linda Danek, Clarkston Area Optimist Club Member and Essay Contest […]
Bridge and road work along I-75 in northern Oakland County started back up last week. The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing approximately $160 million to resurface and repair I-75 from M-15 to the Oakland/Genesee county line.This year, northbound I-75 will be milled and resurfaced from M-15 to the county line, with two lanes of […]
By John ElchertMPA PresidentPublisher Leelanau EnterpriseEditor’s note: Sunshine Week is a nonpartisan collaboration among groups in the journalism, civic, education, government and private sectors that shines a light on the importance of public records and open government.Sunshine Week occurs each year in mid-March, coinciding with James Madison’s birthday, March 16 (1751). Madison was a driving […]
City of the Village of ClarkstonArtemus M. Pappas Village Hall375 Depot RoadClarkston, Michigan 48346 02.26.2024 Regular City Council 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 led the Pledge […]
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: Independence Township Hall 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 The Meeting will be held in-person in the Township Hall Meeting Room. The public has the option to attend the meeting virtually via Microsoft Teams.
By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comClarkston – During its meeting on Feb. 26, the Clarkston City Council reviewed and discussed ongoing measures to provide better access for residents to view meetings as well as participate in public participation virtually throughout meetings.Council also voted unanimously to have city Manager Jonathan Smith look into expanding the use of […]
Shooting marks second in two months By David FleetThe Citizen Editordfleet@mihomepaper.comOakland County — On Feb. 26, Michigan State Police Detectives from the Second District Freeway Investigative Support Team along with Metro North troopers arrested Thomas Robert Trim, 23, of Mt. Morris following a road rage incident on I-75 near Grange Hall Road.At 6:20 p.m., Feb. […]