Ben Peterson presents the Engage Your Destiny for Veterans and Their Families event at Bridgewood Church, Sept. 9. Photo provided BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Nightmares plagued Ben Peterson after his return from a tour of duty with the U.S. Army in Iraq in 2009. But it was a dream that helped him, too. […]
This summer at Calvary Lutheran we have been focusing on “God’s Top Ten” list – the 10 Commandments and how they are so very relevant to our lives today. All too often I find that we tend to approach “God’s Top Ten” either too casually (more like ten nice suggestions for a good life) or […]
Clarkston Rocks is holding a community rock painting event at Picasso’s Grapevine Thursday, Aug. 24 from 2-4 p.m. Picasso’s generously donated their space and painting supplies for this event!! “I live right near town and I see kids and adults looking for rocks all of the time,” said Kim Berry, one of the Clarkston Rocks […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor The state Freedom of Information Act is clear to the Michigan Townships Association and Michigan Municipal League – it doesn’t apply to “agents” of local government, they say. “Any proper interpretation of the FOIA statute must be based on its plain language, under which (Clarkston city attorney Thomas) Ryan […]
Cory Johnston is the newest member of the city Historic District Commission. The city received a resignation letter from Historic District Commissioner Rhiannon Cherwak, saying she was too busy, as well as a letter from Mayor Steven Percival appointing Cory Johnston to the HDC, effective immediately through June 30, 2020, said City Manager Jonathan Smith […]
Traffic lights will be reprogrammed to stay active later in the evening, after City Manager Jonathan Smith met with Michigan Department of Transportation officials, Aug. 14. “It was a good meeting with MDOT – we’ll try to keep doors open with them,” Smith said. “They were very cooperative and understanding of what we’re trying to […]
Phragmites contract City Council voted unanimously to award a contract for phragmites treatment to Cardno, a global infrastructure and environmental services company, for $5,125 over five years, $1,025 per year. Cardno is also used by Independence and Brandon townships. Bids were also received from Plantwise for $5,050 for five years. Requests for quotes were sent […]
The Bailey house still stands, at least as of earlier this week. I hope it stays that way for awhile, and folks find a way to restore it. Looking at the county reports about it, it’s clear it’s unique, pretty much the last of its kind in the area. But whatever eventually happens, I’m glad […]
Dear Editor, Busy restaurants, lots of people, walking, biking, all enjoying the Village of Clarkston. In my 37 years of living in the Village, I can’t recall a time when it was more alive and vibrant than it is now. What appears to be a very successful downtown does have some problems however. Parking is […]
Clarkston-area residents interested in attracting birds and knowing more about the visitors at their feeders are invited to the next monthly meeting of the Clarkston-area Backyard Birders Club. “We promise it’s the most fun you can have without binoculars,” said Bob McGowan, founder of the club, which is free and open to area residents. “It’s […]