Community rallies to help local family in need

Community rallies to help local family in need

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 […]

The Oakland County Fair Fiesta Charity auction set for Feb. 22

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., […]

Clarkston SCAMP reaches 50-year milestone

Clarkston SCAMP reaches 50-year milestone

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 […]

Year in Review part 3

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 […]

Year in review 2024 part 2

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 […]

Year in Review 2024 part 1

By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com 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 January, February, March and April of 2024. January 3 Township Planning Commission short two members entering 2024: One of the agenda items […]

“I never thought twice about trying to help them”

“I never thought twice about trying to help them”

Clarkston teen recalls successful rescue effort this summer on Deer Lake By Emily Caswell Brand Manager CLARKSTON — Summer 2024 may feel like a distant memory to some, but for two area families, summer 2024 is still very much on their minds and will be for a lifetime. That’s because at about 3 p.m. Wednesday, […]

There’s a hero amongst you

Clarkston local donates kidney to help neighbor By Steve Heuer Contributor to the Clarkston News We all have great capacity for charity and compassion, to be a hero. Children possess these at their fingertips, helping and hugging at a moment’s notice. But, over time, we have been trained against this innate goodness, easier to see […]

Clarkston resident reflects on community she’s built over 90 years

INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Earlier this year, longtime resident Merelyn Mallett celebrated her 90th birthday. Mallett, a native to Ontario, Canada, moved to Kingfisher Lane in Independence Township in 1969 with her husband Don who was a draftsman for General Motors. Before coming to America, they had three children already. In Canada, Merelyn had received a […]

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