MSP arrest Northern I-75 road rage shooter

Shooting marks second in two months By David FleetThe Citizen Editordfleet@mihomepaper.comOakland County — On Feb. 26, Michigan State Police Detectives from the Second District Freeway Investigative Support Team along with Metro North troopers arrested Thomas Robert Trim, 23, of Mt. Morris following a road rage incident on I-75 near Grange Hall Road.At 6:20 p.m., Feb. […]

Waldon, Clintonville to Montclair Drive to close starting March 8

Oakland County — Last week, the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) announced plans to close Waldon Road, Clintonville Road to Montclair Drive (just east of the Independence/Orion township border), starting on March 8, for continued gravel-road paving and safety improvements that will conclude in the fall of 2024.The road closure will impact both Independence […]

Megan Kelley named editor of the Clarkston News

Independence Twp. — View Newspaper Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Megan Kelley as editor of the Clarkston News.In her new role, Kelley is responsible for covering municipalities in Independence Township, the City of the Village of Clarkston and Clarkston Community Schools as well as community events and day-to-day activities. Kelley will also […]

Township residents soon to get rides from NOTA

INDEPENDENCE TWP. —As a result of voter approval of the Oakland County transportation millage back in Nov. 2022, all Oakland County residents are now being taxed for the purpose of maintaining and expanding public transit services throughout Oakland County.Oakland County Transit, a committee that finds opportunities for commissioners to explore issues more closely and find […]

CCS bond update includes new junior high design

INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Projects made possible by voter approval of the Clarkston Community Schools bond proposal in Nov. 2022 are moving along, with the latest update surrounding the soon-to-be-new Clarkston Junior High School.Nearly 16 months ago, residents approved a school bond proposal that would provide up to $197,500,000 for district-wide improvements, with no tax rate […]

SCAMP preparing for spring, summer

CLARKSTON — With the calendar flipping soon to March with the hope that the worst of the Michigan winter weather is in the past, Clarkston SCAMP is getting set to get back out into the local community with a handful of events and projects.SCAMP is a five-week summer program developed and designed for children and […]

Optimists getting $25K refund from city

By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor CLARKSTON — Last summer, the Clarkston Area Optimist Club donated $25,000 to the city’s Friends of Depot Park organization for improvements and additions to the downtown space.Last week, the city received a letter from Optimist Club President Deb Berry asking for the money to be returned.At the Feb. 12 council […]

Jazzin’ it up

Jazzin’ it up

Band instructor Justin Harris took the Clarkston High School Jazz Band and a smaller Jazz Combo group of CHS students to the 51st Annual Jazz Festival at the Central Michigan University School of Music Feb. 8-9. The CHS students were able to perform as well as listen to several other jazz bands from around the […]

Local youngster helping U.S. vets get service dogs

Local youngster helping U.S. vets get service dogs

By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor CLARKSTON — Abbie Jones is only 12 years old, but the Clarkston resident has a maturity level way beyond her years.For Jones (pictured), the Department of Michigan American Legion Auxiliary honorary junior president, her job is to pick a project that helps veterans and raises money for a service project.She […]

E-filing

The 52nd District Court has launched its new e-filing system through MiFile for all civil cases.Civil files will largely become paperless, and all filings will be electronically submitted to the Court and accessed online.The 52nd District Court is one of the largest District Courts in Michigan, serving approximately 75% of Oakland County, with courthouses located […]