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Clarkston and Independence Township

Oakland County, Michigan

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Today

The Oakland Press2:01 am

Robert Hale Obituary - Clarkston, MICHIGAN (1946-2026)

Yesterday

NFHS NetworkYesterday

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

Friday, November 6

HoodlineNov 6

Kings of Leon 2027 Tour Hits Grand Rapids, Clarkston MI

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MaxPrepsNov 6

Clarkston Volleyball Schedule

Thursday, November 5

Detroit Free PressNov 5

Michigan high school football: Picking every district final game

Wednesday, November 4

WXYZ Channel 7Nov 4

Clarkston police, fire funding uncertain after millage fails by 25 votes

MaxPrepsNov 4

Clarkston Baseball Schedule

Tuesday, November 3

HOT 97Nov 3

Lil Durk Faces Solitary Confinement Days Before Court Appearance

Monday, November 2

Legacy | ObituaryNov 2

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

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Nov 2

2026 Clarkston General Election Results

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Nov 2

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

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!

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.

Saturday, October 31

Dignity MemorialOct 31

Judy Bridges Obituary - Auburn Hills, MI

MaxPrepsOct 31

Everest Collegiate High School (Clarkston, MI) Football

Friday, October 30

NFHS NetworkOct 30

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

MaxPrepsOct 30

Grand Blanc High School (MI) Football

Wednesday, October 28

Clarkston NewsOct 28

Township Board of Trustees holds town hall ahead of November election

INDEPENDENCE TWP. — On Oct. 19, the Independence Township Board of Trustees held its second official town hall where residents were able to...

Clarkston NewsOct 28

Nov. 3 General Election proposals

INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Residents of Independence Township and the City of the Village of Clarkston will have the opportunity to vote on...

Clarkston NewsOct 28

Bisio files as write-in for Clarkston City Council

CLARKSTON —Last week, on Oct. 22, just one day before the filing deadline to run as a write-in candidate for the Nov. 3 General Election...

Clarkston NewsOct 28

NEWS BRIEFS

City of the Village of Clarkston information session Oct. 29 The City of the Village of Clarkston is hosting an information session at city...

Clarkston NewsOct 28

Elementary students show off speed in annual cross country race

CLARKSTON — Clarkston Elementary took home the traveling trophy from the 23rd Annual Elementary Cross Country Race at Clarkston High...

Clarkston NewsOct 28

A LOOK BACK

25 YEARS AGO – 2001 Residents want better cable service: It seemed Comcast Cable Communications was channeling some negative energy among...

Clarkston NewsOct 28

Mother Waddles Car Donation Program drives hope for Michigan families

For many local families struggling to make ends meet, something as simple as getting to a doctor’s appointment, going to work or picking up...

Sunday, October 25

Legacy | ObituaryOct 25

Robert L. Slaughter Jr. Obituary (2026) - Clarkston, MI - Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home - Clarkston

Wednesday, October 21

Clarkston NewsOct 21

Candidates for state house and senate

Tuesday, October 20

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.

NFHS NetworkOct 20

Clarkston vs Brother Rice - Boys Varsity Soccer 10/20/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand

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

Wednesday, October 14

Clarkston NewsOct 14

Four candidates vie for three seats on Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education

Monday, October 12

Legacy | ObituaryOct 12

Hayden John George Huggins Obituary (2026) - Clarkston, MI - Coats Funeral Home - Clarkston

Sunday, October 11

MLive.comOct 11

Charles Weishuhn Obituary (1953 - 2026) - Clarkston, MI - Flint Journal

Saturday, October 10

Legacy | ObituaryOct 10

Jeffrey "Jeff" Duckett Obituary (2026) - Clarkston, MI - Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home - Clarkston

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...

Oakland County 115Oct 3

Michigan Municipal League Foundation Offering Grants for “Bridge Builder” Projects, Local Groups Can Apply

These microgrants fund collaborative, creative projects that bring people out of their homes and into their communities.

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