The Clarkston Independence District Library celebrated March is Reading Month by continuing to provide program opportunities for children and families like their Read for Paws event, which allowed children to practice their reading skills by reading to dogs. Photo provided. By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — As March comes to a close, so […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Clarkston Family Farm just wrapped a successful end to their most recent project for 2025 – 12 weeks of helping local families with the Blessing Baskets Project. “This has been one of our best projects we’ve been able to create,” said Clarkston Family Farm Executive […]
The Clarkston Area Optimists awarded three scholarships last week for the club’s annual essay contest. From left: Rick Karlewski, President of the Clarkston Area Optimists, third place winner Kaylin Ziemba, second place winner Sofia Rykse, first place winner Richard Westerman, and Linda Danek Chair of the Essay Contest. Photo by Megan Kelley By Megan Kelley […]
Steve and Sue Christophersen were inducted into the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame as part of the 2024 inductee class. The Christophersens hold a number of records in racing and are both members of the 200 MPH Club in Bonneville. Photos provided By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Steve and Sue Christophersen […]
Independence Elementary hosted a blood drive last Friday to help support Liv O’Connell and her family (from left: Elle, Miles, Tim, Liv and Meg) by raising awareness and collecting blood donations. Liv has a rare blood disorder called Diamond-Blackfan Anemia which requires her to receive regular blood transfusions. Students and staff at the school volunteered […]
Davisburg — A charity auction is set for Feb. 22 in Davisburg with a Fiesta theme to help raise money for this summer’s Oakland County Fair. The Oakland County 4-H Fair Association will host its 19th Annual Fiesta fundraiser and silent auction beginning at 5 p.m. at the Springfield Oaks Activity Center, 12451 Andersonville Rd., […]
SCAMP has continued to evolve with its students, providing more opportunities for field trips and other activities that families and volunteers have expressed interest in. Photo provided. Organization seeks community help in compiling memories By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Clarkston SCAMP, a longstanding and beloved local organization, hits 50 years of servicing […]
By Megan Kelley With another year in the books, we take a look back at some of the top stories from the pages of The Clarkston News during September, October, November and December of 2024. September 4 Independence Twp. Board approves budget amendments: At its regularly scheduled meeting on Aug. 27, the Independence Township Board […]
By Megan Kelley and Wendi Reardon Price As we turn the calendar to 2025, we take a look back at some of the top stories from the pages of The Clarkston News during May, June, July and August of 2024. May 1 CAYA recognizes 71 outstanding young people: The Clarkston Area Youth Assistance held its […]
Downtown Clarkston was full of spirit as many filled the streets for the 24th Annual Holiday Lights Parade hosted by Clarkston High School’s Team RUSH 27 Robotics team on Saturday night. The theme for this year’s parade Innovate and Illuminate and the 35 entries did just that. Team RUSH 27 handed out six awards before […]