Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle and township Clerk Cari Neubeck braved the cold in the middle of Main Street, Dec. 6, to sell Clarkston Rotary newspapers for their Shoes for…
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New Renaissance principal loves family atmosphere
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Gary Bigger has been in the alternative education realm for the past 20 years, and it’s that knowledge and passion that drew him…
Sashabaw work done for winter
After more than seven months of construction, Sashabaw Road is now open from I-75 to just south of Clarkston Road in Independence Township. The majority of the funding for the…
Lawsuit looks to stop dam busting plan
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor A group of Springfield Township residents hope a class-action lawsuit derails a plan to remove the Davisburg Millpond dam. “It’s pretty sad,” said Blanche…
Christmas traditions live on for family
Laura Keller-Wolff, author, and her daughter, Alaina Szlachta, are sharing stories of Christmas. Photo provided BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor In the story “A Christmas carol — it’s a…
Parking report
In the month of November, 1,878 vehicles paid for parking in the city lot at Main and Washington streets, for a total of $4,660. This is a five percent increase…
Speed sign needs work
The City of the Village of Clarkston is working to restore full power to the electronic “your speed is” speed limit sigh on northbound Holcomb Road, said City Manager Jonathan…
Snow deco
Clarkston DPW Supervisor Mike Speagle and his crew spent days last week decorating light poles on Main Street, downtown, with giant lighted snowflakes and winter garlands. Photo by Phil Custodio…
School bus drivers plan for biggest, best Stuff-A-Bus event
The Clarkston Community Schools Transportation Department invites you to help them fill buses for Lighthouse this…
PHIL IN THE BLANK: Trump bump
We keep things local here at The Clarkston News, but I usually grant some leeway to…
Hyper-realism is name of the game for slot-car racer
Hidden in Anthony Ramses’ basement is a highly detailed slot-car race track, which he built himself.…
WHAT ‘MATT’ERS: Happy Thanksgiving!
Well, it’s finally here. Thanksgiving – the holiday where we gorge ourselves with yummy food, watch…
Oh (sigh, Don) Tannenbaum, oh Tannebaum
I’ve written before about growing up in Clarkston’s ghettos – and, back then it meant anywhere…