Mike Cook feeds his ballot into the machine after voting at Precinct 6 at Clarkston Community Church, Tuesday morning. The weather was stormy, but about 50 voters fulfilled their civic duty at the precinct by 9:15 a.m. Check The Clarkston News’ Facebook page for results and next week’s edition for details about the Aug. 5 […]
Clarkston High School students continue to show improvement on state test scores, based on results of Michigan Merit Exam (MME) and ACT tests taken last spring. “I think this is one indicator of the fact that our Cultures of Thinking, literacy, mathematics, and overall focus on each student’s educational experience is working very well,” said […]
As workers continue the Main Street renovation project, Tammie Heazlit of Independence Township is concerned about impact on local water. Heazlit said fabric currently used to filter sediment through the drains is inadequate in protecting against stormwater pollution because it does not extend around the entire perimeter of the storm drain. ‘Not only that, but […]
It appears a number of Pearl St. residents want some type of wall constructed to separate and protect their properties from the potential noise and traffic generated by the new East/Edison Alley that Oxford Village is planning to build to the west of their neighborhood. ‘Bushes are not acceptable,? said Pearl St. resident Jim Suchy, […]
Rush for Food collection at Cnews The Clarkston News office at 5 S. Main Street downtown is a collection spot for the Wolves’ 17th Annual Rush for Food for Lighthouse Emergency Services in Independence Township. The food drive for non-perishable items runs through Thursday, Aug. 21. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday […]
Special types of coffee will soon be served up now that a new coffee and deli shop has been approved for the corner of Clarkston Road and Main Street. John Steen will have a hand in the coffee served when the location opens. Baked goods and sandwiches will also be served at the location. See […]
BY LAURA DUCHARME Special to the Clarkston News Art in the Village returns to Depot Park, Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Clarkston Community Historical Society expects around 10,000 people to attend. With so many different types of art on display, entertainment […]
15 years ago – 1999 ?3 shopping centers in by year’s end? ‘Growth? was the buzzword around Independence Township as three major developments were in varied phases of construction. They were Clarkston Oaks at Dixie Highway and Maybee Road; Independence Pointe at M-15 and I-75; and White Lake Commons at White Lake Road and Dixie […]
Deciding to intern at The Clarkston News for the summer was something I was hesitant about. My dream is to work for a magazine, so I wanted to intern for one. Knowing those internships are hard to get, I applied to a few newspapers, as well. I consider myself lucky that I got to intern […]
Jim Hubbard is much more interested in helping his fellow veterans than receiving personal accolades, but he’s certainly honored by all the attention he’s received from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). The 69-year-old Orion Township resident, who commands North Oakland VFW Post 334 in Oxford, was recently named an All-American Team Commander for 2013-14. […]