Chamber honors dedication

Kevin Smith of Independence Television was honored with the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce President’s Award, based on his dedication to filming community ribbon cuttings, chamber events, and the CACOC television show, “Chamber Chatter.” The award, given to a member who has made significant contributions to the chamber throughout the year, was the most prestigious […]

Will Divilbiss

Will Divilbiss, age 17, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017. A native of Clarkston, MI, he was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Bobby Dodds and Ron Divilbiss. He is survived by his parents, Jim and Karel Divilbiss; sister, Nichole Divilbiss; brother, Brad Divilbiss; niece, Olivia; nephew, Lincoln; grandparents, Sanda and Carl […]

Richard Leo ELLIS

ELLIS, Richard Leo; of Clarkston; December 3, 2017; age 83; loving husband of Lorrie; father of Steven Ellis, Mark Ellis & Lori (Todd) Aldrich; stepfather of Scott (Bela) Janis & Randy (Vero) Janis; grandpa of Bryan, Jared, Lauren, Sam, Nicolas & Samantha; great grandpa of Parker & Laine; brother of John (Arlene) Ellis & Martin […]

Seth B. CUMMINGS, Jr.

CUMMINGS, Jr. Seth B. of Clarkston; November 29, 2017; age 86.  Loving husband of Sheila for 63 years; proud father of Randall (Erin) Cummings and Sharon (Michael) Klein; special grandpa of Amanda (Jeff), Sheila, Chad, Shannon (Ian) and Shane; great grandpa of Benjamin and Adam. Brother of Helen (the late Bob) Lynch, MaryAnn Sutphen and […]

Ind Twp Planning Comm Public Hearing 12-14-17

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING December 14, 2017 INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. At Independence Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston MI, 48347-0069, to consider the following: PC File # 2016-005 Petitioner: JLG […]

Ind Twp Planning Comm, 12-14-17

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING December 14, 2017 INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. At Independence Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston MI, 48347-0069, to consider the following: PC File # 2017-009 Petitioner: Sean […]

BACKING THE BLUE: Mayor calls for blue lights, support for fallen deputy

BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor When Deputy Eric Overall lost his life stopping a fugitive from Lapeer, he likely saved lives in Clarkston, said Mayor Steven Percival. “It could have been very tragic for the city, had that vehicle come through downtown Clarkston,” Percival said at the Nov. 27 City Council meeting. “Eric was […]

Audit clean, library millage talk returns

BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor While presenting this year’s budget audit report, Rana Emmons of PSLZ LLC Certified Public Accountants said the city’s library millage resolution of 2014 is holding it back. “It’s going to catch up with you at some point,” Emmons said at the Nov. 27 City Council meeting. “If you continue […]

Letters to the Editor

A call for open meetings with congressman Dear Editor, When did we adopt a part-time Congress? Unlike most other people in Congress, our Representative Mike (Where’s Waldo) Bishop is nowhere to be seen. Why has he not held any meetings open to the public in his district? Is he worried that someone will ask why […]

Christmas Market

Clarkston United Methodist Church’s World Christmas Market and Cookies-by-the-Pound sale, formerly Alternative Christmas Gift Fair, will be on Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The annual event at the church, 6600 Waldon Road, provides shoppers with unique and handcrafted gifts ideas for their loved ones or donations to […]