By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP — During its meeting on March 19, the Independence Township Board of Trustees discussed what to do with the remaining $2.477 million in surplus monies remaining in the township’s Road Millage Fund.After some conversation on potential options, the board decided to create a sub committee to further discuss the […]
OAKLAND COUNTY — Earlier this month, Oakland County Executive David Coulter announced members of the Oakland Together 40 Under 40 Class of 2024.Included in this class is Clarkston resident Jaclyn Sivers. Sivers, 36, is a senior assistant prosecuting attorney in the Juvenile Justice Division of the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. She also is a trustee […]
Community leaders throughout Independence Township gathered at the Clarkston Community Schools Administration building where they kicked off the Clarkston Area Youth Assistance’s annual Pinwheels for Prevention program. Photo by Megan Kelley. By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE — Last Thursday, community members, leaders and volunteers gathered at the Clarkston Community Schools Administration building for the Clarkston […]
By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE — The Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education voted 6-0 in favor of continuing the district’s open enrollment program at a number of levels at its last regularly scheduled meeting on March 11. Treasurer Stefanie Crane was absent from the meeting.The motion included no changes to the number of students […]
By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE — At its meeting on March 11, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education approved several bids for ongoing bond projects throughout the district.First up was a bid award for audio visual equipment in elementary school gymnasiums.The project includes the installation of a projector, sound and bluetooth access.The board voted […]
By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comCLARKSTON — During its meeting on March 11, the Clarkston City Council held a public hearing to gauge the public on their thoughts on potential additions or changes in Depot Park.The Clarkston Area Optimist Club has been strong supporters of Depot Park, donating money to improvements and additions throughout the years.“If […]
First place winners The Fighting Bananas, made up of Liam W., Gabe O., Will G., Grant D. and Ronnie S. Photos provided by Sharon Crain. By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE — It was a matter of brains versus brains – with a surprising amount of bananas involved – earlier this month at the final night […]
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 […]
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 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 […]