As we turn the calendar to 2026, we take a look back at some of the top stories from the pages of The Clarkston News during January, February, March and April of 2025. January 1 Serving families: The ...

As holiday and New Year cards are arriving and filling our mailboxes, we’re reminded of something easy to forget in today’s world: the simple, enduring power of physical mail. Just yesterday I spoke ...

Santa Claus paid a special visit to Clarkston residents on Saturday as a special guest at the annual Holiday Lights Parade. The event, put on by Team RUSH Robotics, took place on Mainstreet in ...

Despite being in the throes of winter, one local mother isn’t letting the cold keep her from working toward her goal to raise awareness on the dangers of too much sun exposure. Leah Koskinen, a mother ...

At its regular meeting on Dec. 2, the Independence Township Board of Trustees held a public hearing on the townships proposed 2026 budget. While charter townships do not receive any allocated millage ...

The Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball team added two more wins to their record with victories over Stoney Creek and Ferndale last week. The Wolves ended last week with a win Stoney Creek at home last ...

CLARKSTON — The Clarkston High School Drama Club took the show on the road as they traveled to elementary schools in the Clarkston Community School district during November and the first week of ...

The Hailey James’ Exchange Consignment and Boutique celebrated its five-year anniversary last Wednesday during a joint ribbon cutting with the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce and Waterford Chamber ...

Robert James Beattie, age 90, peacefully passed on to his heavenly life, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, hard work, creativity, and deep love for his family and community. He is survived by his ...

Rebecca Lynn “Becky” Attard; of Clarkston formerly of Utica; born June 6, 1980; passed away November 29, 2025 at the age of 45; devoted wife of Fred for 22 years; dedicated mother of Marco and Gianna; ...