Anxiety and depression seem to be skyrocketing in recent years. The number of people enslaved to drugs is at epidemic proportions. Since I am in the people business, I wonder, “Why are so many people unhappy? Why are so many people in the grip of sadness and hopelessness?” Having just celebrated Independence Day, I’ve been […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Clarkston is on record as opposing an administrative law judge’s opinion in a lawsuit brought by a local developer. Some City Council members wanted to know why. Mayor Steven Percival questioned city attorney Thomas Ryan at the July 9 City Council meeting. “Jonathan (Smith, city manager) and I were […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor City of the Village of Clarkston prevailed in the July 3 ruling of the state Court of Appeals in a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit brought by resident Susan Bisio, but Clarkston City Council member Sue Wylie still had questions. “What did we win?” Wylie asked at the July […]
The Baltimore Oriole will be the topic of interest for the Clarkston Area Birders Club at its July 25 meeting – the ones with feathers, not baseball hats. “From the reports, questions and comments members volunteered at the June meeting, more people are seeing more Orioles in more places than ever before,” said club member […]
Richard James Curtis, age 69 of Metamora, passed away peacefully in the comforts of his home on July 16, 2018. Richard was a lifetime member and past president of the Metamora Lions Club. He earned an associated degree from Ferris State University and loyally served as an MP in the United States Army. Richard loved […]
JORGENSEN, Richard Lee “Dick” of Clarkston; July 10, 2018; age 87. Beloved husband of Elnora for 67 years; loving father of Carolyn Mansfield, Gale (Ken) Wilinski, Charles (Karen) Jorgensen, & Susan (Sam) Brokaw; proud grandfather of 12 and great grandfather of 6. Dick served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was part owner of […]
Independence Fest goers bathe in the rockets’ red glare of the Fourth of July fireworks at Clintonwood Park after a full day of celebration. Photo by Serena Stauffer
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor The campaign to represent the 43rd District in the state house includes two Independence Township trustees, Jose Aliaga and Andrea Schroeder, vying for the Republican nomination. The race has turned negative against Aliaga, who said he has received several personal attacks over the past few weeks. “I’ve been getting […]
General RV is building a new recreational vehicle sales and service facility at 8665 Dixie Highway, north of I-75 next to Dixie Baptist Church. The 19.27-acre property, zoned for General Business, will include a sales building, RV service areas, and some fenced areas for parts storage. RV services will include fixing interior components, side panels, […]
Street sweeper The city’s new street sweeper attachment for its skidsteer track loader is expected to arrive by next week. City Councl approved the purchase from Weingartz on April 29. When it arrives, the city will resume sweeping the streets, said City Council Jonathan Smith. Playground train The painting of the Depot Park playground train, […]