By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor When Rudy’s Market closed more than a year ago at 9 S. Main Street, co-owner Robert Esshaki said that the plan was to reopen in 18-24 months as two restaurants, including utilizing the space one building down at 5 S. Main Street, the former Clarkston News building. Rudy’s closed […]
A pair of candidates are running for the representative seat in the 52nd District of the state legislature as part of the Nov. 8 general election. Current State Rep. Mike Harris is being contested by Robin McGregor. The Clarkston News sent both candidates the same questionnaire, and here is how each responded, in alphabetical order. […]
In addition to voting for public offices, local residents have four proposals on the Nov. 8 ballot. Oakland County Public Transportation Millage A proposal to authorize Oakland County to levy a millage for the purpose of funding public transportation services in Oakland County, including operating, maintaining, improving, and expanding transit services, creating and expanding new […]
Bailey Lake Elementary first graders Karina Zarzycki (front) and Maisie Shaw (back) enjoy running with the Bulldogs at their school’s annual Fun Run. See more Fun Run photos inside this week’s print edition on page 21. Photo: Wendi Reardon Price
Starting this week, workers from the Independence Township DPW will be working to flush all of the fire hydrants in the city and township. While it is unlikely, if you see dark or cloudy water coming from your faucet, simply run the water for a few minutes until clear.
Due to a lack of business, there will not be a regular meeting of the Independence Township Planning Commission tomorrow night. The next regular meeting will be Nov. 10.
Clarkston High School seniors Riley Karlewski and Jake Myers smile after being crowned the Homecoming Queen and King during last Friday’s football game. Photo: Wendi Reardon Price
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor A familiar face is back in a familiar place. Current Trustee Paul Brown was elected treasurer for Independence Township in a narrow 3-2 vote Sept. 27 during a special meeting of the township’s Board of Trustees. Brown, who had previously served in the role from 2012-19, takes over for […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Five candidates are running for two spots on the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education in a race to be decided on Nov. 8. Incumbents Greg Need and Cheryl McGinnis are joined by Christy Giampetroni, Amanda Love, and Kathy Paul for the positions that come with six-year terms. The […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Three candidates are running for three spots on the Clarkston City Council in a race to be decided on Nov. 8. Incumbent Sue Wylie is joined by Mark Lamphier and Amanda Wakefield for the positions that come with two-year terms. The Clarkston News sent all candidates the same questionnaire, […]