A Look Back for November 1, 2023

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998Road woes halt subdivision plans: Road problems caused a roadblock for a proposed new subdivision west of Dartmouth, between Indianwood and Oakhill roads. The Independence Township Planning Commission unanimously approved a special land use/cluster option for the site, which rested on a former gravel quarry. However […]

Marching band plays happy beat with new addition

Marching band plays happy beat with new addition

By Wendi Reardon PriceClarkston News Staff WriterINDEPENDENCE TWP. — Clarkston High School Marching Band students stood for photos at the entrance of the Wolves’ stadium before heading off to their first competition, Sept. 23.But as they were smiling and singing the Wolves’ fight song for the cameras they noticed a semi-trailer driving towards the event […]

New beginnings

New beginnings

Latfiah Gobah, Mission Point of Clarkston administrator, left, and Sherry Hodge, former administrator, share ribbon cutting duties Oct. 10 at the 4800 Clintonville Road location celebrating the recent renovation and opening of the rehabilitation and physical therapy center. Photo: Matt Mackinder

Clouds continue to hang over Michigan’s government transparency laws

By Wes SmithView Newspaper Group Publisher and Michigan Press Association President When there was a change in leadership in Michigan’s legislature earlier this year, hope rose again in the hearts of citizens who want a more transparent state government.Maybe, it was thought by those citizens, the time has finally come for Michigan to join almost […]

New deacon embracing task of serving others

New deacon embracing task of serving others

By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor DETROIT — David Smith is moving up in the religious sector.On Oct. 7, the Independence Township resident was ordained to the permanent ministry of the diaconate at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit, the mother church of the Archdiocese of Detroit.Archbishop Allen Vigneron ordained Smith, a member […]

A Look Back for October 18, 2023

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998King and Queen for a day: Clarkston High School students Ricky Williams and Michelle Wilson were chauffeured in downtown Clarkston during the Homecoming Parade.City cracks down on truck traffic: The Clarkston City Council unanimously approved an amendment to its existing truck ordinance and had first readings […]

Now that’s a pumpkin!

Now that’s a pumpkin!

In a recent competition, Frank Morse’s pumpkin took first place with a weight of 2,007 pounds. Another one was 1,800 pounds. They will be outside 5022 Paula Avenue in Independence Township and there will be a 3D carving done of one on Oct. 27. Morse’s four-year-old son Beckham is in the picture with Frank. Photo: […]

Young author

Young author

State Rep. Mike Harris hosts Sashabaw Middle School sixth-grader Levi Baldwin and his mother Anne at the State Capitol, Sept. 27. The mother-son duo from Independence Township co-authored a children’s book, “What Makes Me… Me,” about Levi’s life with Tourette Syndrome. Photo: Mike Quillinan