By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comBRANDON TWP. — A 60-year-old Oxford Township motorcyclist was killed and two others were hospitalized Friday afternoon when the motorcycle the man was riding collided with another vehicle near the intersection of Baldwin Road and Hummer Lake Road in Brandon Township.According to the Oakland County Sheriffs Office, David James Caulder was […]
BHHC Board of Directors President Emily DuThinh (left), Executive Director Jason Meekhof (center) and former Executive Director Sue Julian (right). Photo provided. Blue Heron Headwaters Conservancy (BHHC) has hired Jason Meekhof as its new Executive Director.Meekhof, who is a Michigan native and Wayne State University graduate, Meekhof replaces the retiring Sue Julian, who will remain […]
Your local library is looking for input and ideas! The Clarkston Independence District Library has been working with consultants, Fast Forward Libraries, since January of this year for their Strategic Plan.When asked why a Strategic Plan was important, Director of the Library, Julie Meredith recalled a quote by Alan Lakein “Planning is bringing the future […]
(From left) Executive Director of Clarkston Family Farm Chelsea O’Brien, Oxford High School’s Nicholas Hatzigeorgiou, Clarkston High School’s Maggie Walkowiak, and scholarship committee coordinator Larry Kodosky. Photo provided. Earlier this month, winners of the Wally’s Service Project Scholarship were announced during the annual Garden Party fundraiser at Clarkston Family Farm.Awardees include Clarkston High School’s Maggie […]
By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — At its meeting on June 4, the Independence Township Board of Trustees received a presentation from Yeo & Yeo, P.C. on the township’s annual audit which resulted in an ‘unmodified opinion,’ or ‘clean opinion,’ the highest form of assurance that can be earned in an audit.Giving the presentation […]
By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — At its meeting on May 21, the Independence Township Board of Trustees accepted a bid for the completion of intersection improvements at the intersection of Waldon Center Drive and Waldon Road as well as the installation of a traffic signal. The board also approved a budget amendment of […]
(From right) Clarkston Community Schools Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services Nancy Mahoney, CCS Superintendent Dr. Shawn Ryan, and 2024 Teacher of the Year Ryan Eisele. Photo by Megan Kelley. By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — On May 23, the Clarkston Foundation held its 30th annual Teacher of the Year awards reception at the Clarkston […]
Roundabout to be installed this summer By Jim NewellManaging Editorjnewell@mihomepaper.comORION TWP. — A new roundabout is slated for the Baldwin/Clarkston roads intersection, with the intersection scheduled to close to through traffic on June 10. The approximate $3.6 million project will be paid for with federal funds, Road Commission for Oakland County and Orion Township dollars, according […]
Cindy Louise Moore was last seen near the intersection of 14 Mile Road and I-75 on May 23, 1985. Photo provided by OCSO. INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Last month marked 39 years since the disappearance of Cindy Louise Moore, an area woman who worked at the U.S. Postal Service in Troy.While the Oakland County Sheriff’s Cold […]
By Wendi Reardon PriceStaff Writerwprice@mihomepaper.comThe Clarkston community lost a legend last week as Dan Fife passed away Thursday at the age of 74.Fife is remembered as a friend, husband, father, grandfather, and for his impact on Clarkston Athletics as a player, athletic director and coach.Clarkston Basketball shared on its social media accounts last Thursday evening: […]