By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor As the “green” movement has gained steam in recent years, finding ways to protect the environment has become commonplace in many businesses. This is also true for burials, where natural/green burials are being offered through many funeral homes and cemeteries. Locally, The Preserve at All Saints in Waterford offers […]
The Southeastern Michigan Wind Ensemble (SEMWE) will present ‘Tributes’ on May 7 at 3 p.m. in the Clarkston High School Performing Arts Center, 6093 Flemings Lake Road, and a few recognizable faces from Clarkston’s past and present will be heavily involved. Conducted by former Clarkston Director of Bands Cliff Chapman, who served Clarkston for 27 […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor At the April 4 Independence Township Board of Trustees meeting, a presentation and subsequent discussion focused on township employees possibly going to a four-day work week while still working 40 hours. A survey was recently sent to township employees and department leaders, with 57 individuals responding. The total number […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor As parking continues to be an issue in the City of the Village of Clarkston, city officials are taking action to come up with solutions. A new parking advisory committee was recently formed, something Clarkston Mayor Eric Haven sees as a benefit to both the city and its residents. […]
By David Fleet Special to the Clarkston News A two-year, $160 million project on I-75 is just weeks away from starting. The Michigan Department of Transportation is currently in the process of finalizing plans for resurfacing and bridge work coupled with curb and gutter upgrades over an estimated 14 miles of I-75 from Ortonville Road […]
A 61-year-old DTE worker from Milford was killed in Independence Township the evening of April 4 after a piece of equipment fell on top of him. According to a report from the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA), the fatal incident occurred just after 7 p.m. at an electrical substation. The report states that […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Margaret Aviya Whitelaw is only nine years old, but the Clarkston resident plays the piano at a level far above her age. Last month, Whitelaw was one of the winners of the Royal Conservatory of Music’s first-ever Music Lights the Way Piano Festival, a North American festival March 21-22 […]
By Ruth Schluchter Special to the Clarkston News Clarkston’s Jessica McDonald has been recognized on a national level. She was recently named the 2022 National Sigma Beta of the Year at the organization’s national convention down in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Her local chapter nominated her for the honor because of her dedication to the work […]
Catalytic converter stolen On March 22 at 10:20 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the 6000 block of Ashwoood Court in Independence Township on a larceny from auto complaint. The victim, an Independence Township resident, stated the catalytic converter was cut off their 2015 Chevy Equinox while it was parked in the parking lot. There is […]
Residents of Oakland County townships living on gravel roads who would like to participate in the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) dust-control program this year can now submit their applications for the service. Applications must be received by April 24. Residents should check with their township to see if the township participates in the […]