Talent on display
This year the Pine Knob Elementary Talent Show featured 44 acts ranging from singing, dancing, acting, playing instruments, and even hula hooping. It was a fabulous show and the school community really came out to support the kids!
Fire Call
Monday, May 9 8:27 a.m.-A person on South Slater had a bleeding leg. Station #1 responded. 9:48 p.m.-A medical emergency occurred on Indianwood. Station #1 responded. Tuesday, May 10 2:50 p.m.-A rollover accident took place at M-24/Scripps Road. Station #1 responded. 6:07 p.m.-Station #3 responded to an unresponsive woman in a car on Cline Street. […]
Mitchell-Bellamy
Ken and Gayle Mitchell of Ortonville announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy, to Bradley Bellamy, son of Scott and Joyce Bellamy of Bartlett, Tenn. The bride-to-be is a 2002 graduate of Brandon High School. She graduated from Harding University in Searcy, Ark. in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and is currently employed […]
Kids Day in the Park
Tons of free activities await kids at Kids Day in the Park, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, May 11, at Clintonwood Park. Hosted by Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors and Turtle Toys of Clarkston, the day includes Kids Only Garage Sale, kite building, petting zoo, pet adoptions, big wheel with Detroit Derby Girls, archery, face […]
Public safety
Deputy Reports Tuesday, Oct. 21, retail fraud at Kroger on Lapeer Road. Two cases of Bud Light taken without purchase. Marijuana possession on Joslyn and Clarkston Road. *** Wednesday, Oct. 22, forged personal check in the amount of $5,300 at bank on Joslyn Road. *** Thursday, Oct. 23, TV/DVD system in vehicle broken in an […]
New assistant fire chief working to make important changes
By Laura Weiner New assistant fire chief Robert Elizondo is determined and excited about his job, and his excitement shows in the work he is begining to do in Indepence Township. Since beginning in the township fire department in January of this year, Elizondo has been making his mark. He says that is due in […]
More resolutions honoring 75 years of excellence
The following certificate saluting The Clarkston News on 75 years of service To the Clarkston, Independence and Springfield communties was presented by U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow: Certificate of Congressional Recognition presented on May 20, 2005 to The Clarkston News 75th Anniversary for 75 years of providing quality community news and information to the residents of […]
Fabrizio wins judge seat, open-space millage defeated
Unofficial vote results are in, reported by Oakland County Clerk’s Office. With all 61 precincts reporting, challenger Joseph Fabrizio won the race for 52-2 District Court judge, earning 28,428 votes to incumbent Judge Dana Fortinberry’s 21,171, and 167 write-ins. Eighteen precincts reporting, Independence Township’s open space millage proposal was defeated, 10,507 to 7,809. Supervisor: David […]
Open house set for Clarkston News
In honor of our 75th anniversary, The Clarkston News is inviting everyone in the community to celebrate. An open house is scheduled for Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The day will include free hot dogs, cookies and drinks, and fun activities for the kids including homemade pressman hats, make your own […]
Brandon Township
BRANDON TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST A public accuracy test has been scheduled for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate the voted ballots for the November 4, 2008 General Election in Brandon Township, Oakland County, Ortonville, Mi. October 28, 2008 at 11:00 […]