Volunteers to make impact on community

BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Organizers hope for more than a thousand volunteers throughout the area during Clarkston Davisburg Community Impact Weekend, Nov. 4-5. “A sea of yellow shirts,” said the Rev. Jonathan Heierman, pastor of Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church. Impact Weekend, organized twice a year, includes projects for seniors, low-income families, homeless, hungry, […]

Colorful friends in the forest

Colorful friends in the forest

Adelyn, Madison, and Griffin Getty with Hogwarts students Annie Sutherland and Mary Sutherland. Photos by PC Costumed kids lined up for candy from their favorite movie and cartoon characters at Friendly Forest at Clintonwood Park, Oct. 21. They enjoyed sunny weather at the event, hosted by Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors and Clarkston Area […]

RUSH helping future FIRST

RUSH helping future FIRST

From left, Jacob Schmitz, Cooper McNaughton, Grace Seilinski, and William Place work on a problem. Photo by Phil Custodio BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Team RUSH will be busy building machines for competition after the new year, but until then they’re staying busy with the next generation of robotics students. “It’s really amazing to […]

Letters to the Editor

Clarification from city council candidate Dear Editor, My grandfather was a minister and he taught me the lessons about false teachings and telling the whole story – not just the portion that serves your needs. In a recent City Council meeting, current member David Marsh stated he could not support me because “I want to […]

PHIL IN THE BLANK: Legal eagles

I’m learning some legal jargon while covering the City of the Village of Clarkston’s lawsuits. Like city attorney Thomas Ryan’s “Lone Rangering,” “lone wolfing,” and “shotgunning” references, when he’s talking about how it’s not just him saying the 18 documents at issue in the case should not be released. Also, the “Chinese wall,” mentioned by […]

Candidate just wants to talk

BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor David Marsh, who is running for reelection to the City Council, said he didn’t respond to candidate questions from The Clarkston News earlier this month because of questions about two lawsuits involving the city. “We are defendants in both lawsuits and any comments made publicly by members of city […]

Donation for burn camp

BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Great Lakes Burn Camp for Burn Injured Children received $8,500 thanks to golfers at the Springfield Township Firefighters Association Golf Outing. “We had an idea to do something for charity,” said Kevin Holznagle, Springfield Township firefighter who helped organize the event. “It hasn’t been done around here in a […]

Local park pics take top awards

Local park pics take top awards

The Best of Show, taken at Independence Oaks by Wai Nguyen of Troy. The photo “Sunset on the Lake,” taken at Independence Oaks County Park by Wai Nguyen of Troy, won Best of Show in Oakland County Parks’ Pic of the Parks Photo Contest. “This photo perfectly captures the serene lake, a beautiful sunset and […]

50 years with Farm and Garden Club

Kay Robertson has reached a milestone as a member of the Clarkston Farm and Garden Club. Robertson joined the club in 1967 and is celebrating 50 years with the organization. Robertson has always been passionate about her adopted community and the Clarkston Farm and Garden Club.. She moved to Clarkston in 1958, after graduating from […]

Teen writers at home at library

The upcoming month of November is National Writing Month, perfect for the Clarkston Teen Writers Group, meeting on Wednesdays twice a month at Clarkston Independence District Library, 6495 Clarkston Road. “It’s a really great group. It’s nice to have a place to write with everybody,” said Alexa Lalejini, youth and teen librarian. The group, formed […]