Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard is cautioning residents to be wary of telephone scams in which a caller threatens your arrest or asks for a cash bond because you supposedly failed to appear for federal jury duty. “These scams are nonstop with one common thread,” Bouchard said. “Whether they say it is the Sheriff’s Office, […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Staff Writer Clarkston Area Youth Assistance honored 70 students during its Youth Recognition Ceremony and Dessert Reception at Clarkston Junior High School Performing Arts Center, April 26. “Each of us is better because of who you are and what you bring to the community,” said Staci Puzio, keynote speaker […]
The Clarkston High School Class of 2023 Top Scholars were honored for their academic achievements April 27 during the Senior Scholar Breakfast at the Fountains Banquet Center, sponsored by Waterford Bank. Photo: Matt Mackinder
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor As the weather starts to warm up with May here, it’s time for the annual SCAMP Walk and Roll event. The event is returning this year with a new location and theme, taking place on Sunday, May 21, at the Clarkston Junior High School track. Registration and check-in begins […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Last year, Christian Chambers’ Clarkston home was in jeopardy of being sold by his mother Doreen’s guardian, a situation that the family said was being done unlawfully. After going through legal proceedings over the last several months, Chambers’ home has been saved. Last week, the family posted a statement […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor The Independence Township Fire Department has a new shift captain, and it’s a familiar face in Lt. Derek Moscovic. Moscovic’s promotion was made official with a swearing-in ceremony at the April 18 Independence Township Board of Trustees regular meeting. “One of the things I learned and was always taught […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Over the April 14-16 weekend, Clarkston Construction Trades program students represented the Clarkston community at the 2023 state championships in Grand Rapids. Six Clarkston students battled their way through local and regional competitions to earn their place at the state finals in the categories of individual carpentry, team works […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Last November, the Clarkston community went to the polls and approved a school bond proposal that would provide up to $197,500,000 for district-wide improvements, with no tax rate increase to taxpayers over the current-year debt millage rate. This bond proposal was developed as a part of a long-term master […]
Installation of the three electric vehicle charging stations previously approved by Clarkston City Council began last week. There will be two units (capable of charging four vehicles) in the Depot Road parking lot and one unit (capable of charging two vehicles) in the Washington and Main parking lot. All three units are expected to be […]
Clarkston City Clerk Karen DeLorge has been working diligently to bring the city’s website (villageofclarkston.org) up to date. While several areas of the website still require review and updating, DeLorge has already made “good progress,” according to Clarkston City Manager Jonathan Smith A new addition to the website is a “Lost & Found” section. If […]