Clarkston City Council appointed Glenn Gualdoni of Clarkston to the Planning Commission, Dec. 9. The seat had been vacated by Joe Luginski, who was elected to City Council in November. Gualdoni was appointed for his technical background, which includes 32 years of automotive brake hardware and brake control experience as a product design and development […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor The controversial Clarkston parking deferment ordinance may soon be history, after City Council approved a motion showing intent to repeal it. The vote was unanimous to approve the motion, but Council members found it questionable. As written, the ordinance required businesses in the downtown district to provide parking or […]
Dear Editor, This year, for the Clarkston Community Schools Transportation Department’s 16th Annual Stuff-A-Bus to support Lighthouse of Oakland County North, we brought in over 5,100 pounds of food, health care items, and other items which were on their wishlist. We also brought in just under $1,000 in cash and gift card donations. Those totals […]
More than 40 volunteers gathered Friday afternoon at Oakland Woods Baptist Church to set up Clarkston Rotary’s “Shoes for Kids” for Saturday. Working in two-hour shifts, 160 volunteers helped 457 Clarkston children pick out shoes and boots, as well as receive hats, gloves, and other clothing items, supplies, and services. Photo by Phil Custodio Dear […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Clarkston gave a good account of itself in 2019, according to the audit of its 2018-2019 budget. The budget, managed by City Manager Jonathan Smith, Clerk Jennifer Speagle, and Treasurer Greg Cote, received the highest level possible in the audit, an unmodified opinion, said Rana Emmons of PSLZ LLC […]
Clarkston City Council voted unanimously, Dec. 9, to appoint Michael Moon, Nancy Moon, Kevin Knapp, Mary Himburg, and Steven Himburg to the new Historic District Study Committee. The new committee will evaluate the houses and buildings in the city’s historic district to update the list and possibly expand the district. The appointees were recruited based […]
SANS, Cynthia Ann; of Clarkston; passed away December 10, 2019 after fighting breast cancer with her tenacious warrior spirit; age 61; beloved mother of Garret Sans, Hilary Sans & Austin Sans; dear sister of Elizabeth “Beth”(John) Lewis; special cousin of Jan (Dave) Zwicker & Wendy (Dan) Kiblawi; niece of Gerry Griffin; preceded in death by […]
ZIAN, Jacob N.; of Waterford formerly of Clarkston; passed away unexpectedly December 8, 2019; age 37; son of Annette (Mike) Krecek and John “Jay” Zian Jr.; brother of Joshua (Melissa) Zian; grandson of Annabelle (the late Lagene) Morgan, the late Helen & the late John Zian Sr, and Alice (the late Charles) Krecek; stepbrother of […]
Rosemary Button Howey, a long-time resident of Clarkston, died Friday the 15th of November. Born in 1923, Rosemary was a loving mother and highly respected member of the Clarkston community. Rosemary loved shopping and socializing and was a wonderful friend with a smile that would light up every room. She loved playing instruments and singing. […]
Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle and township Clerk Cari Neubeck braved the cold in the middle of Main Street, Dec. 6, to sell Clarkston Rotary newspapers for their Shoes for Kids program. Rotarians and friends will provide shoes, boots, gloves, hats, gloves, and other items to 443 local children in need during Shoes for Kids, […]