By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — During its meeting on May 13, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education approved three bid awards, two for ongoing bond projects and one for food service equipment. All three proposed bid awards were approved by a 6-0 vote. Vice President Elizabeth Egan was absent from the meeting.The […]
Clarkston Community Schools (CCS) is currently in the process of developing a new district strategic plan. The process for creating the new plan will continue through the 2024-2025 school year. Through the process, CCS develop develop new mission and vision statements, set goals, decide on the actions necessary to achieve the goals and mobilize the […]
HASTINGS, Mich. — View Newspaper Group Owner and President Rick Burrough is proud to announce the locally-owned newspaper company has acquired the business operations of J-Ad newspapers, which includes the weekly publications Hastings Banner, Hastings Reminder, Lowell Ledger, Lowell Buyers Guide, Battle Creek Shopper News, Marshall Advisor & Chronicle and Sun & News which covers […]
By Megan KelleyEditormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — During its meeting on May 7, the Independence Township Board of Trustees held two public hearings regarding the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Distribution System Improvements.The first hearing regarded improvements for PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances) mitigation, while the other involved a water main extension on Maybee Road.After the public […]
Mt. Morris man pleads guilty as charged in Oakland County court By Sharon StoneTri-County Times Editorsstone@tctimes.comThomas Trim, 23, of Mt. Morris, pleaded guilty as charged on April 25 in Oakland County Circuit Court. He was charged with shooting at another vehicle in Groveland Township. Sentencing is scheduled for June 6 at 8:30 a.m.Trim was arrested […]
Twelve members of the Clarkston community were honored at the 39th annual Clarkston Community Awards for their contributions that have made Clarkston a better place to live and do business. Photos by Megan Kelley. By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — Last week, members of the Clarkston community gathered at Clarkston Community Church to celebrate […]
The Community Impact Team spent the rainy weekend of April 27 and 28 volunteering around the community to help residents that are in need of help. The team worked on projects such as minor home repairs, raking and bagging leaves for seniors, community garden prep and more. Photos provided. By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. […]
Deputy Rodney White (third from right) retired from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office after 34 years of service. The Independence Township Board of Trustees as well as other OCSO officers expressed their gratitude for all his work and dedication. Photo provided by OCSO. By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — At its meeting on May […]
May 8 Update: According to an update from the Oakland County Sheriff’s office on May 8, Brian Inamdar, was found at about 11:30 a.m. by officers from the Farmington Police Department. Inamdar appeared to be in good health, the police report said. Police took him to the hospital for an evaluation as a precaution. OAKLAND […]
By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — During its meeting on April 15, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education approved a resolution authorizing limited open enrollment for the district’s elementary program for the 2024-2025 school year.The resolution which allows for a maximum of 75 spots open to out-of-district students within Oakland County for young […]