By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Ready for the holidays? Seven local businesses are aiming to make dealing with the stress easier with a free event next month.On Nov. 4 from 3-7 p.m. at Om Dome Yoga Studio and Training, 7093 Dixie Highway, the “’Tis the Season to De-Stress” strolling dinner and educational […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor OAKLAND COUNTY — Are you aware that there is an early college in Oakland County and students have the opportunity to earn an associate degree while completing high school?In 2023, a total of 12 Clarkston students graduated from ACE (Accelerated College Experience) and OTEC (Oakland Technical Early College) and received […]
The city now has confirmation that Depot Road, W. Washington, S. Holcomb, and White Lake Road will be repaved (weather permitting) starting Oct. 21 and extending through Oct. 29. Some preparatory work may begin before Oct. 21, but it will be minor.“Without question, traffic flow will be challenging during this period and no on-street parking […]
CLARKSTON — Many people that go to Depot Park find peace and serenity.On Sept. 22, the Rotary Club of Clarkston took it one step further.That day, Rotary members, along with interactors from Clarkston High School and friends, gathered at the downtown Clarkston park to celebrate the 42nd International Day of Peace.In 1981, world leaders declared […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor WATERFORD — When Dan Stencil retired as Oakland County Parks executive officer in early 2021, he did so after 43-plus years with the county.Fast forward more than two and a half years later and the former Independence Township resident now living in Florida was honored twice in two days – […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The David W. Elliott Memorial Foundation has donated funds to many positive causes in the Clarkston area over the past several years and recently approved a grant of $4,000 to the Clarkston Community Schools Construction Tech Program to be used for additional tools needed for students and […]
OXFORD — View Newspaper Group is proud to announce Jim Newell has been named managing editor of the View Newspaper Group north Oakland County newspapers.In his new role, Newell is responsible for the day-to-day coverage in Lake Orion and Oxford and coordinates coverage across the Lake Orion Review, Oxford Leader, Clarkston News and The Citizen […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor OAKLAND COUNTY — With the new school year here and in full swing, Oakland Schools has taken proactive measures to ensure that the nearly 100,000 students throughout Oakland County have safe and secure transportation to and from school.More than 1,800 Oakland County school buses, including Clarkston Community Schools, have returned […]
The Road Commission for Oakland County has issued a permit to allow Springfield Township to close Davisburg Road/Broadway Street, from east of Andersonville Road to Hickey Avenue, starting this past Monday, Oct. 2, through mid-December.This section of Davisburg Road/Broadway Street carries approximately 6,000 vehicles daily.The closure is necessary for the removal of the Mill Pond […]
Jake Reynolds feeds butterscotch pudding to Makayla Turner Sunday afternoon, Oct. 1, during the 25th Annual Taste of Clarkston event, hosted by the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce, on Main Street in downtown Clarkston. The streets were packed, and the 80-degree weather was a bonus. See more photos on page 17 of this week’s print […]