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ClarkstonCommunity Observer

Clarkston and Independence Township

Oakland County, Michigan

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Monday, November 9

WXYZ Channel 7Nov 9

Clarkston leaders weigh options after public safety millage fails by 25 votes

FOX 2 DetroitNov 9

Clarkston police and fire millage fails to pass by 25 votes: What's next?

FOX 2 DetroitNov 9

Clarkston officials address future of police and fire

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Detroit Free PressNov 9

Michigan high school football regional final schedule, locations

Legacy | ObituaryNov 9

Gene Russell Prevo Obituary (2026) - Clarkston, MI - Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors - Oxford

Sunday, November 8

Sports IllustratedNov 8

Michigan High School Football Playoff Brackets: Scores, Updated Matchups for Nov. 13-14

Saturday, November 7

Sports IllustratedNov 7

Detroit Catholic Central vs Clarkston Football - Nov 13, 2026

NFHS NetworkNov 7

2026 Football Playoffs Grand Blanc High School vs. Clarkston High School - 11/06/2026 | Live & On Demand

Friday, November 6

MLive.comNov 6

Michigan high school football playoff scores from district finals

HoodlineNov 6

Kings of Leon 2027 Tour Hits Grand Rapids, Clarkston MI

Thursday, November 5

Body Shop BusinessNov 5

Crash Champions Opens Ninth Michigan Repair Center

Detroit Free PressNov 5

Michigan high school football: Picking every district final game

MaxPrepsNov 5

Everest Collegiate High School (Clarkston, MI) Volleyball

Wednesday, November 4

Oakland County 115Nov 4

Voter Turnout Strong in Cities and Townships Across Oakland County

Almost every community – city and township – showed an increase in turnout.

MaxPrepsNov 4

Clarkston Baseball Schedule

Tuesday, November 3

The Detroit NewsNov 3

Police, fire millages pass in Oakland County townships after August failures

Monday, November 2

Legacy | ObituaryNov 2

Judith E. Kiley Obituary (2026) - Clarkston, MI - Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home - Clarkston

Oakland County 115Nov 2

Explore November Wonders at Wint Nature Center at Independence Oaks

Discover something new about nature during Wint Nature Center’s November programs!

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Nov 2

2026 Independence Township General Election Results

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Nov 2

2026 General Election Results for Oakland County School District Boards, Millages

Legacy | ObituaryNov 2

Harry Gavrilides Obituary (2026) - Clarkston, MI - Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home - Clarkston

Sunday, November 1

Oakland County 115Nov 1

2026 Candidate Interviews and Ballot Proposals

Candidates interested in doing an interview can reach out to [email protected] for more info.

Oakland County 115Nov 1

Video Interviews with Candidates for Circuit Court Judge: Victoria King and Lisa Marie Neilson

The candidates for this non-partisan position are:  Victoria King, and Lisa Marie Neilson.

Oakland County 115Nov 1

Video Interviews with Candidates for Probate Court Judge: Elisabeth Dery and Jessica Ann Hallmark

The candidates for this non-partisan position are: Elisabeth Dery and Jessica Ann Hallmark.

Oakland County 115Nov 1

Candidate Interviews for State Senate District 23 – Greg Hill and Donni Steele

State Senate District 23 includes part of Waterford Township, along with all of Addison Township, Almont Township, Atlas Township...

Oakland County 115Nov 1

2026 Candidate Interviews: Oakland Community College OCC Trustee

In the race for Oakland Community College OCC Trustee there are seven people running for two seats

Oakland County 115Nov 1

Proposals on the Ballot Across Oakland County 

In addition to choosing candidates for federal, state, county and local offices, voters across Oakland County have ballot proposals to...

Oakland County 115Nov 1

2026 Candidate Interview: Donni Steele for State Senate District 23

In the race for State Senator for the 23rd District there is competition in both the Republican and Democratic Primary on Aug. 4.

Oakland County 115Nov 1

2026 Candidate Interview: Robin McGregor for Oakland Community College Trustee

Robin McGregor is among the candidates running for Oakland County College Trustee. 

Oakland County 115Nov 1

Oakland County Dog License Renewals Begin Nov. 1 

Dog owners must provide a current rabies vaccination certificate when purchasing or renewing a license.

Friday, October 30

NFHS NetworkOct 30

2026 Football Playoffs Bloomfield Hills High School vs. Clarkston High School - 10/30/2026 | Live & On Demand

Wednesday, October 21

Clarkston NewsOct 21

Candidates for state house and senate

Tuesday, October 20

NFHS NetworkOct 20

Clarkston vs Brother Rice - Boys Varsity Soccer Invalid DateTime | Watch Live & On Demand

Oakland County 115Oct 20

Oakland County Times Publisher Crystal Proxmire Reaches 1,000th Candidate Interview Milestone

More than a decade later, the project has grown to include candidates from communities throughout Oakland County and beyond.

Sunday, October 18

Legacy | ObituaryOct 18

Grace Elizabeth Nolan Obituary (2026) - Clarkston, MI - Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home - Clarkston

Friday, October 16

MaxPrepsOct 16

Videos - Everest Collegiate (Clarkston, MI) Football

Thursday, October 15

Oakland County 115Oct 15

Halloween and Fall Events Across Oakland County

Halloween is just around the corner, and communities throughout Oakland County have plenty of ways to celebrate!

MaxPrepsOct 15

Clarkston High School (MI) Girls JV Basketball

Sunday, October 4

Oakland County 115Oct 4

Bestselling Author Michael Finkel to Discuss The Art Thief in Highland Oct. 10

Following the Oct. 10 presentation, Finkel will take part in a book signing, with books available for purchase on site.

Saturday, October 3

Oakland County 115Oct 3

Oakland County Accepting Submissions for New County Flag Designs

“Flags are powerful symbols and our current flag needs updating to meet proper principles of effective design,” Commissioner Robert Smiley...

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