Time for hearts
First grader Justin Wightman holds a heart while wrapped in holiday garland with helper Nicki Warner during Springfield Plains Elementary’s Valentine’s Day parties. Photo by Wendi Reardon Price
Rules up in the Airbnb
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Short-term rentals are a benefit to Clarkston, owners of Airbnbs and similar services told City Council during discussion of proposed regulations, Feb. 10. “It’s a service to friends, family, and neighbors – a very positive thing,” said Jeff Schloff, whose Main Street house is available for short-term rentals. “I’m […]
‘No’ to proposed anti-RTA resolution
Clarkston City Council voted unanimously, Feb. 10, to reject a proposed resolution against a Regional Transit Authority millage. “I’m still not clear what the purpose of this resolution is,” said Council member Al Avery, who voted against the resolution along with Mayor Eric Haven and council members Jason Kneisc and Sue Wylie. “This is based […]
Workshop for teens
Clarkston Area Youth Assistance presents the Flirting vs. Harassment workshop for teens and parents on Wednesday, March 4, 6:30-8 p.m. at Sashabaw Middle School, 5565 Pine Knob Lane. HAVEN will present information on the difference between flirting and sexual harassment, identifying healthy and unhealthy relationships, getting help and finding support, safe bystander interventions, and creating […]
Women in Business
Aubrey Stack from Clarkston Makeup Studio will be honored with the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce’s Woman Business Leader of the Year award on Thursday, Feb. 27, from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Oakhurst Golf & Country Club. The chamber’s Women in Business event will also feature a panel of three inspiring local businesswomen, brunch buffet, […]
Birders Club
The Clarkston-area Backyard Birders Club will hear from club member Tom Breneiser about what Pheasants Forever is doing for habitat preservation and protection of the environment, at the club’s Feb. 26 meeting at 7 p.m. at the Gateway Lifestyle Shops, 7150 North Main Street. The meeting will also include bird sightings by club members, said […]
Memories of 1945
Dear Editor, Yes, I remember 1945 (“History in headlines,” Feb. 5). It was a historic year. Our president, Franklin D. Roosevelt, died of a heart attack. Two other world leaders, the infamous Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini, also died. Reportedly, Hitler shot himself and Mussolini died from the rifles of an Italian firing squad. Over […]
DIA renewal
Dear Editor, When is a promised, one-time, 10-year tax NOT as pledged to the voters? When it has to do with the DIA. In 2012, when the City of Detroit was consumed by bankruptcy, the DIA was successful in asking Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties to pass a 10-year millage. I supported this temporary tax […]
Help from U.S. rep
Dear Editor, My son was born with aortic valve stenosis. It is a narrowing of the aortic valve that impedes blood flow from the heart to the body. Yes, as new parents this is as terrifying as it sounds. He is now 18 months old and it has been the joy of my life to […]
Frozen followup packs emotional punch
By Kelly Barreto I recently saw Frozen 2 and I enjoyed watching the movie. Disney made this movie based on two sisters, one with magical powers and the other without powers. The sisters are also joined by their friends Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven. Long story short, the sisters and the friends undertake another dangerous journey […]