Clarkston High School’s top 2017 graduates were honored with awards and accolades at the annual Senior Scholars Breakfast, May 22, sponsored by Clarkston State Bank at the Fountains Golf and Banquet Center. In rank order, the senior scholars are Nathan H. Li, David J. Carpenter, Alyssa M. Harbaugh, Callista J. Keller, Madison M. Walker, Alison […]
Chris Blaine of Top Hat Masonry Repair, at right, leads rebricking work on 5 S. Main Street. Photo by Phil Custodio When work is complete on 5 S. Main Street, home of The Clarkston News, the building will be full brick on all four sides, just like it was when it was new in the […]
About 10,000 spectators are expected for the Clarkston Fourth of July parade, 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 4. The parade will line up at St. Daniel Catholic Church, march down Miller Road onto Main Street, through downtown, then left on Church Street ending at Clarkston Renaissance High School. Two stops are planned for singing the “Star […]
Food fans filled the entire Neiman’s Family Market parking lot at Dixie and White Lake Road, May 19, for the second annual Food Truck Rally. Hosted by the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Network, the event featured 16 food trucks and live entertainment. Photo by Phil Custodio
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Expansion plans for the Clarkston Mills stalled after City Council voted to reject a request to rezone 42 W. Washington from residential to commercial. “This has been going on four or five weeks – it’s a difficult decision,” said Council member Sue Wylie, who voted against rezoning at the […]
From left, executive chef Mike deBruin, Tony VanHulle and sous chef Calen Pepera of The Fed Community interview an applicant on the front deck of their new restaurant at 15 S. Main Street. The farm-to-table eatery, the former Clarkston State Bank, is expected to open by the end of June or beginning of July, VanHulle […]
Closed Memorial Day The Clarkston News office at 5 S. Main Street will be closed Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day. Deadline for classified ads is Friday. Tedder office hours State Rep. Jim Tedder’s open office hours include Friday, May 26, 4-5:30 p.m. at Leo’s Coney, 6325 Sashabaw Road. “I am committed to making government […]
On a perfect Earth, my advice to soon-to-be graduates would be this: “follow your dreams – no matter how big or how small – and turn those dreams into a reality.” Well, as you probably have come to find out, the Earth we are on is not very perfect. Unfortunately, life is set up so […]
Thanks for service Dear Editor, Impact Weekend was a community project that benefited many. Twenty-one volunteers worked at the senior center gardens and the entrance to Clintonwood Park. There were young people and adults from the Clarkston Community Church, adults from the senior center, the Senior Center Garden Committee and young people and adults from […]
Mary Graybiel, 102, of Arizona lived in Clarkston for 22 years and returns home every year. “It’s to see my beautiful friends and relatives,” said Graybiel. “I love the Concerts in the Park, all the beautiful surroundings, the lakes. They’re so beautiful here.” She also makes it a point to see her friends at Oakland […]