Clarkston/Independence Twp.
February 15th 2018
Superintendents Assure Parents, Share Resources in Wake of Florida School Shooting (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 15, 2018) Clarkston, Farmington, Ferndale, Madison Heights, MI – Wednesday’s shooting in Parkland Florida left 17 people dead. It also left parents and school administrators across the country with a painful reminder of the need to keep students safe. “When […]
February 14th 2018
Clarkston Schools Accepts Report on Rod Rock’s Relationship with Former Student (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 14, 2018) Clarkston, MI – Clarkston Community Schools released findings from law firm Dickinson Wright that looked into former Superintendent Rod Rock’s relationship and history in the district to see if any wrongdoing had taken place that the district was […]
February 9th 2018
Stuff to Know When it Snows (C. Proxmire, Dec. 13, 2017) Did you wake up to find your neighborhood covered over with a layer of sparkly white frozen precipitation and a Facebook feed full of various warnings, advisories, and complaints? Though it can be disconcerting, don’t worry. It’s called snow, and it’s something we’ve dealt […]
February 5th 2018
Reporter Food: Garden Crepes at Royal Diner (Crystal Proxmire, Feb. 5, 2018) Clarkston, MI – One of my favorite breakfasts ever is at Royal Diner at 6540 Dixie Highway, Clarkston, MI 48346. I am in love with their Garden Crepes. These are deliciously thin, rich crepes stuffed with scrambled eggs, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, tomatoes, and […]
January 19th 2018
Clarkston Chamber Business Over Breakfast Feb. 8 Clarkston, MI – February BOB: Oakland Technical Campus Date: Thursday, February 8, 2018 – 7:45am Location: Oakland Technical Campus Address: 8211 Big Lake Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346 Description: Join us for a full breakfast and networking! We provide a facilitated networking activity to get the conversation […]
January 15th 2018
Clarkston Superintendent Resigns After Relationship with Former Student Clarkston, MI – Clarkston Community Schools released the following statement on Jan. 15, 2018: Last week, Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock voluntarily notified the Board of Education of a relationship he had with a recent Clarkston High School graduate that he characterized as inappropriate. He indicated that the […]
January 14th 2018
Woman Suspected in Orion and Independence Bank Robberies Arrested (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Jan. 14, 2018) Independence Township, Orion Township, MI –FROM DAY SHIFT: 01-13-2018, 07:00 hrs. THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 01-14-2018, 07:00 hrs INCIDENT: 10:07 hrs. – Orion Township – Bank Robbery – Arrest / Detective Call-Out / OCSO Forensic Science Lab Call-Out – #18-8287 […]
November 28th 2017
Independence Twp Offering Babysitting Course for Ages 11-16 (Clarkston Community Education, Nov. 28, 2017) Clarkston, MI – Clarkston Community Education and Independence Township are offering a babysitting workshop for youth ages 11-16. The purpose of this course to increase the availability of young, adolescent/teen baby-sitters who can provide safe and nurturing care for children. Basic […]
November 20th 2017
Comerica Bank in Independence Twp Robbed, Police Seek Tips (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Nov. 20 2017) Independence Township, MI – INCIDENT: 1218 hrs. Independence Twp. Armed Robbery # 14-74818 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the Comerica Bank located at 7565 Dixie Hwy for a report of an armed robbery. Bank tellers reported that a very short […]
November 16th 2017
Businesses Encouraged to Register for Shop Small with Oakland County (Oakland County, Nov. 16, 2017) Oakland County, MI – Oakland County small businesses that hope to see green during the upcoming holiday shopping season could pocket a little green for themselves – $1,000 – just for registering for Oakland County’s Small Business Saturday to Saturday […]