Pete Berishaj, owner of Old Village Cafe in downtown Clarkston, is lucky to be alive after being struck by a car, June 8, on Walton Blvd., in Waterford. His wife, Ann, credits a good samaritan for stopping to help Pete after he pulled over to fix the trailer on the back of his truck. ‘He […]
It’s said God never lays burdens on shoulders that can’t carry them. Sometimes life feels unjust, and leaves you wondering ‘why me.? Life can leave you feeling bitter and sad if you let it. Being happy is one of the most difficult challenges. Some people feel chained to sorrow, constantly weighed down with burdens, and […]
This is the first part of a three part series about negative coping skills like self-injury, and how positive coping skills can be developed. In the first part of this series, The Clarkston News talks to Abigail about her experience with self-injury. Abigail has a secret. The Clarkston resident is the 37-year-old mom with scars […]
Huron Valley Financial (HVF) held a ribbon cutting celebration on June 14 to celebrate their new location at 7151 N. Main Suite 200 in Clarkston. The new office is HVF’s second location in Clarkston. ‘HVF is a wonderful asset to the community,? said Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Penny Shanks. ‘We are always […]
Local seniors need more space, according to Ken Elwert, Independence Township Parks Recreation and Seniors director. At the June 4 Independence Township Board of Trustees meeting, senior center representatives asked for the go-ahead to continue raising funds for a 24,000-square-foot addition to the existing building at 6000 Clarkston Road in Clintonwood Park. The motion to […]
When Michael Powell of Independence Township listened to the May 13 Clarkston City Council meeting, he got fired up. ‘I’m quickly finding the city manager is under the mistaken belief that the sheriff is to provide the city the same services the city received from its now defunct city police department,? said Powell. During the […]
Local residents fear the First Amendment is under fire ? Clarkston City Manager Carol Eberhardt wants to change the way the city charges for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. ‘Will I and everyone else now be charged to know what our city government is doing,? asked Clarkston resident Cory Johnston. ‘Or is this simply […]
A subdivision’s access to Deer Lake has neighbors steamed, and the issue’s headed to court. A subdivision of 27 homes, Deer Lake Knolls homeowners jointly own five acres along Deer Lake and has been keeping boats in the water since 1966 by installing seasonal docks. The homeowners don’t live on the lake themselves, so this […]
Many of them faced obstacles and struggles, and overcame adversity, but they made it. About 40 graduates from Renaissance High School walked across the stage at the Clarkston High School in the Performing Arts Center on May 29. Renaissance, an alternative high school, offers a different approach and smaller and more personalized setting than traditional […]
It was a weekend of fun for SCAMP supporters-all for a good cause. ‘It was the smoothest home tour we have ever had? said SCAMP Executive Director Donna Clancy. This year’s event raised an estimated $55,000 for SCAMP, a camp for kids and young adults with developmental disabilities. Clancy thanked The Clarkston Medical Group for […]