On the march
American Legion Post 63 Honor Guard and other veterans lead the Clarkston Fourth of July Parade. Photo by Wendi Reardon Price
Government groups pull for city in lawsuit
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor The Michigan Municipal League and Michigan Townships Association want to throw their two cents into a Freedom of Information lawsuit in Clarkston. The non-profit corporations filed a motion for leave to file an amicus curiae brief in support of the City of the Village of Clarkston in its case […]
News in Brief
Seats for election Filing deadline for partisan and non-partical candidates, including Clarkston City Council, is 4 p.m., July 25. Three council seats, currently held by Eric Haven, Jason Kneisc, and David Marsh, are up for a vote in the Nov. 7 election. Check www.michigan.gov for nominating petition and affidavit of identity forms. Wheelchair Daze Oakland […]
PHIL IN THE BLANK: Independence inspiration
Independence Fest in Clintonwood Park was an incredible feat of organization and volunteer enthusiasm, but I knew something would be missing this year. This was the first Fourth of July festival missed by Bart Clark, who passed away suddenly last September. I offered to have a plaque made to present to Bart’s wife, Diane, in […]
Letters to the Editor
Thanks to News for focus on youth projects Dear Editor, I would like to thank the Clarkston News staff for frequently printing stories regarding community involvement within the younger generations. Each week, the Clarkston News has contributions from Gens Y and Z which promote helping each other, the community and the world at large. I […]
EDITORIAL: Kudos to arts council, DPW for garden work
Many thousands of The Clarkston News closest friends and neighbors streamed by our downtown home, and our front garden looked great thanks to the efforts of the Clarkston Cultural Arts Council and city DPW. The artistically minded volunteers of the council already signed up to take care of the gardens across the street next to […]
Car crash at Fourth parade
Folks watching the Clarkston Fourth of July Parade got a scare when an entrant, a ’57 Chevy, accidentally crashed into a trailer in front, at the corner of Buffalo and Church. “Luckily the people in between the float and car jumped out of the way and no one was injured,” posted witness Daniel Rineer on […]
Youth mystery
From left, front row to back row, Sloan Lamb, laying down, Taylor Salter, Francesca Catella, Sydney Hinds, Ian Boyd, Emily Howe, and Cady Stalvey, sitting on fireplace, Ellise Dowd, Aryn Hillman, sitting on couch, Shayla Lindquist, Haley Philips, Bryan Donoghue, and Alaina Norrito. Standing from left, Liesl Netherland, Kennedy Smith, Ethan Dowd, Kelsey Phillips, Charles […]
Movin’ and groovin’
The Magic Bus brings vibrant color and music to Clarkston’s Fourth of July parade. Join Magic Bus this Friday for groovy 1970s music as they headline Concerts in the Park, 7 p.m. Local talent Sean Z opens the night at 6 p.m. during the event held by Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Wendi […]
Farm stays in family for generations
George Mann, with his daughter Jennifer Angus and granddaughter Quinn Angus, with 1835 portraits of ancestors Arza and Laura Crosby. Photos by Phil Custodio Ninth in a series on the families who helped build Clarkston and the descendants who still live here, carrying on their legacy. BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor In his 31 […]