BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Lighthouse of Oakland County is merging with another non-profit group, but will continue to be a beacon of hope in the community, leaders say. “We believe bringing our organizations together will offer a broader and stronger response to economic disparity that will greatly benefit those we serve,” said Ryan […]
Clarkston officials met with Bryan Barnett, mayor of Rochester Hills, on Jan. 14 to discuss contracting with a single company for trash disposal. Rochester Hills implemented a single trash disposal company agreement about 10 years ago, said City Manager Jonathan Smith. “There were some start up costs for them – new trash cans for all […]
City Council declined to approve a request by the city manager to buy a new set of batteries for the city’s paid-parking kiosk. Council member Scott Reynolds, who voted against the purchase at Monday’s meeting, wanted information on hooking the kiosk to the municipal power system. “Is it better economically to just hardwire it – […]
The theme of Clarkston Optimist Club’s 32nd Essay Contest is “When All the World’s Problems are Solved, is Optimism Still Necessary?” Local club prizes are $200 for first place, $100 for second place, and $50 for third place. The contest is open to all students who live within the Clarkston Community Schools enrollment area, regardless […]
City Manager Jonathan Smith, and Clarkston Optimists and Friends of Depot Park Tom Lowrie and Ken Ermer hope to replace the wood-framed play structure with a new, safer structure. Photo by Phil Custodio Clarkston Area Optimists, Friends of Depot Park, and other volunteers added several new items to the Depot Park playground last year, but […]
Dear Editor, I am writing to let you know my disappoint and surprise that your frontpage article would have such a bad-mannered title. “Preservation Clarkston: We don’t want to be Troy” (Jan. 9)! I love Clarkston, grew up in Clarkston, my family is still there, but I currently reside in Troy. The two towns are […]
Andrew Magnus, 36, of Independence Township faces two counts of delivery and manufacture of more than 45 kilograms of marijuana and two counts conspiracy to deliver more than 45 kilograms of marijuana after a year-long investigation by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s Narcotics Enforcement Team uncovered a synthetic marijuana production operation in Pontiac […]
It is hard to believe that just a few short weeks ago we were celebrating Christmas and New Years. Now they already seem like long ago memories and January is flying by. I’m already used to saying 2019 as if it’s been here forever. Next thing we know it will be Super Bowl weekend. All […]
Hidden Lakes Apartments is collecting coats, gently used blankets, hats, gloves, scarves, boots, and new socks in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., Jan. 21-Feb. 8. “Last year, thanks to the wonderful donations made by the residents at Hidden Lakes, Dart Properties employees, and residents of Clarkston, we collected over 100 coats and donated them […]
FRANKLIN (MOORE), Bernadine M.; of Waterford; Jan. 14, 2019; age 85; mother of Katherine (late James) Dafoe & Kris (Ladessia) Franklin; 7 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren; like a mother to Nancy (Tom) Foltz; preceded in death by children Kevin Franklin & Kellie Terryah. Bernadine retired from Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital as Director of Housekeeping. Visiting […]