BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Ian C. Tracey, 38, and Michael Biven, 20, both of Clarkston, will be remembered as heroes after drowning during a rescue attempt of two co-workers in trouble on Hidden Lake in Green Oak Township. “He was trying to save the life of another and lost his life in the […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Steven C. Percival is running unopposed for mayor of the City of the Village of Clarkston in Tuesday’s election. “Running for a city political office was never my intent in the past until the current mayor asked me to consider it,” Percival said. “My leadership, supervisory, MBA, military and […]
From left are Melissa Tillier, Kristen Formaro, and Colleen Dunn enjoy the wine tasting. Photo by Phil Custodio Wine enthusiasts filled Bordine Nursery, Oct. 27, for Clarkston Rotary Club’s Taste of the Holidays Wine Tasting Party, enjoying samples from South America, Italy, Spain, France, New Zealand, and Australia, as well as California and Michigan. The […]
American Legion hosts Veterans Day lunch Campbell – Richmond Post 63 of the American Legion invites its members, all veterans, and the public to its annual Veterans Day Dinner on Friday, Nov. 11, at the Post hall, 8047 Ortonville Road just north of I-75. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. All veterans will eat […]
A stand against secret city files Dear Editor, The Clarkston News reported on the city’s victory in Susan Bisio’s Freedom of Information Act case (“Judge rules for city in FOIA case,” Oct. 26). As counsel for Mrs. Bisio, I want to clarify a few things. The News report has some inaccuracies, apparently prompted by inaccuracies […]
It was fun trying out Clarkston Chiropractic’s new cryotherapy technology at their recent ribbon cutting celebration. You step into the chamber and it blasts you with super-chilled mist, which gets down to minus 240 or so. Two or three minutes in there is a full treatment. I went for two. It definitely gets the blood […]
Dear Editor, I love Clarkston. It is a beautiful, unique place to call home. With great pride I look around and consider what I have always enjoyed about the village council: It isn’t big government. We are neighbors working together to make life in Clarkston the best it can be for all of us. It […]
The Friends of Depot Park hosts a community conversation about Clarkston’s Depot Park, 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Clarkston Independence District Library, “Please come and contribute to a discussion probing the question, ‘What qualitative enhancements would we like to see in our park,’” said Eric Haven, chairman. “We invite you to join a […]
Chamber members join Dr. Kurt Cooper, with scissors, and Clarkston Chiropractic staff in a cheerful ribbon cutting. Friends, family, and members of Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Clarkston Chiropractic, 5855 Dixie Highway, Oct. 26. Dr. Kurt Cooper explained the center’s chiropractic and massage services, and demonstrated their new […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Raising puppies for Leader Dogs for the Blind is hard work. “But it’s fun work,” said Ginger Rossow, who with her husband, Glenn, has raised eight Labrador Retriever puppies so far for the Rochester based non-profit group. “We’re kind of hooked, and we love labs.” They have been raising […]