May 8 Update: According to an update from the Oakland County Sheriff’s office on May 8, Brian Inamdar, was found at about 11:30 a.m. by officers from the Farmington Police…
May 8 Update: Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Locating a Missing Springfield Township Man
Clarkston Schools approves elementary open enrollment pilot program
By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — During its meeting on April 15, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education approved a resolution authorizing limited open enrollment for the district’s…
Independence Elementary students serve the community ‘kid style’ for SOCKS week
By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — Students at Independence Elementary School participated in the 21st annual SOCKS week last month where students from young fives to fifth grade served…
Board of Education approves five bid awards at April 15 meeting
By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education approved a number of bid awards at its last meeting on April 15. The five bids…
Clarkston SCAMP prepares for upcoming summer events
Students from Springfield Plains Elementary dressed as their favorite superheroes to promote the upcoming SCAMP Walk and Roll set for May 19. Photo provided. Clarkston SCAMP is getting ready for…
CAYA recognizes 71 outstanding young people
The Clarkston Area Youth Assistance recognized 71 local young people who are making a difference in their classes, schools, churches and community. Photo by Megan Kelley By Megan KelleyClarkston News…
Clarkston Community Schools discusses new strategic plan timeline laid out over next year
By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — At its meeting on April 15, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education reviewed the current status of the district’s new strategic plan.“We’re…
Candidates for August primary election set
By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comOAKLAND COUNTY — The unofficial candidate list from the Oakland County Elections Division for the August primary election has been released and Independence Township residents will…
The Goddard School of Clarkston to host summer camp
CLARKSTON — The Goddard School of Clarkston a play- and inquiry-based learning experience for area families,…
CHS exchange students share their experiences in American high school
The Clarkston High School exchange students arrived at the beginning of the school year and are…
Local family raises money for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
By Wendi Reardon PriceStaff Writerwprice@mihomepaper.comCLARKSTON — When Emily Buchanan’s son, Jackson, was diagnosed with leukemia in…
‘Look up a little bit more:’ resident makes fourth trip to view total solar eclipse
(From left) Dr. Brian Kerman, Katelyn Kerman, Sean Kerman and Dr. Howard Friedman at Toledo University…
Shelby Says: Lyrical musings
Like many people, I have been spending the last week listening to the new Taylor Swift…