The ‘Gangs’ of Clarkston

The ‘Gangs’ of Clarkston

Charles Gray Robertson III, at right with neighbor and Clarkston genealogist Tom Stone, on Robertson Court, named after his family. Photo by Phil Custodio  Sixth 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 Gangs roamed the […]

Notice to creditors, 4-12-17

STATE OF MICHIGAN FILE NO: PROBATE COURT 2015-366, 389-DE COUNTY OF OAKLAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate Estate of William Trout. Date of Birth: 4/5/1930 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, William Trout, died 3/4/ 2015 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless […]

Ind. Twp. Planning Comm., 4-27-17

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING APRIL 27, 2017 INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. At Independence Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston MI, 48347-0069, to consider the following: PC File # 2017-003 Petitioner: Deer […]

Ind. Twp. ZBA, 5-3-17

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. LOCATION: Independence Township Hall 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 A. CALL TO ORDER B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES C. ROLL CALL: D. REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda additions or deletions require […]

Help from Lions

Help from Lions

Clarkston Area Lions Treasurer Jerry Baumgart presents Clarkston Independence District Library Director Julie Meredith with a donation for The Friends of the Clarkston Independence District Library. Past years donations have been used towards the purchase of large print books, talking books, a Merlin desktop magnifier, and software to make PC usage easier for the sight […]

Children’s fest for Miracle Network

Rite Aid at 5789 S. Main Street hosts its annual Children’ Carnival, Craft and Car Show on April 29 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. to raise money for the Beaumont Hospital Children’s Miracle Network. The event includes magician and escape artist Robert Zarins from Magic and Escapes. Detroit Area Modern Mopar is bringing about 50 vendor […]

Students honored for citizenship, hard work

Students honored for citizenship, hard work

From left are the Optimist Club’s Outstanding Student Citizens Erica Walker, Taylor Henwood, Sean Alanarie and Maggie Walkowiak. Photo by Phil Custodio BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Clarkston Area Optimists Club honored four Outstanding Student Citizens at its March 29 breakfast meeting, Maggie Walkowiak of Andersonville Elementary; Taylor Henwood of Clarkston Elementary; Sean Alanarie […]

News in Brief

Easter egg hunt Clarkston United Methodist Church is hosting their community egg hunt this Saturday at 2 p.m. Hunt for more than 3,000 eggs, enjoy refreshments and have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Due to construction at the church, the egg hunt will be on the field at Renaissance High School, 6558 Waldon […]

PHARMACIST’S CORNER: Lose weight for the summer

So, you tried the latest weight loss fads to help remove those excess pounds. &buying special food packages, restricting calories and even taking a magical pill. Unfortunately, there is no magic pill when a person makes the decision to embark on a pathway toward weight loss as well as mental health & wellness. However, there […]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A call to keep folks dog-bite free

Dear Editor, A dog might be a man’s best friend, but is it a letter carrier’s? Warmer temperatures mean children playing, letter carriers delivering, and dogs barking. Most dogs are safely behind a fence or on a leash. However, there are some situations when a dog can be potentially dangerous. Several of our letter carriers […]