Homecoming Royalty
Matt Sanker playfully parts ways with Aalayna Green during the Wolves’ Homecoming Game last Friday. Photo by Wendi Reardon Price
Manager resigns
Council caught off guard by abrupt departure BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor C-town is in need of a new city manager after Carol Eberhardt posted her resignation this week. “She contacted me about a week ago and said she wanted to resign, and no longer be manager,” said Mayor Joe Luginski at Monday’s City […]
Family bands together to fight cancer threat
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Beverly Thompson of Clarkston was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 and received treatment, but that was just the start for the Thompson family. The BRCA (BReast CAncer) gene mutation responsible put her daughters Brittany and Tori Thompson at risk as well for breast and ovarian cancers. “I got […]
Corner cleared, work stopped
After a year and a half of growth, property owners again cleared trees and brush from the corner of Waldon Road and Main Street, and were again stopped by the city. Workers were excavating and grading the property to sow grass when the city engineer issued a cease-and-desist order, said Ed Adler, one of the […]
Bucks for Buses
Colleen Burke, Donna Hook, Kelly Loush, and Len Wasilk at their table, decorated with cars for the event’s “Made in Michigan” theme. Photo by Phil Custodio Supporters filled Overtyme Grill and Taproom for pizza, drinks, and dancing at Bucks for Buses, Sept. 21. The annual fund-raiser supports the Independence Township Senior Community Center’s transportation program […]
Self defense for women
Oakland County Sheriff’s Sgt. Jen Miles demonstrates a self-defense technique. Photo by Phil Custodio Sgt. Jen Miles of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office showed the Clarkston Community Women’s Club a thing or two about self defense. “You have to prepare for things – what if someone jumps in my car? What is someone rear-ends me […]
News in Brief
Millage rates approved It is official. At last week’s Independence Township Board of Trustees meeting, Finance Director Wendy Hillman let everyone know the taxable value of property in the township is over $1.45 billion. At the meeting she recommended, and the board approved the following millage rates to be used for 2017 budgeting. The General […]
Imaging center opens on N. Main
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland opened their Clarkston Imaging Center at 7201 N. Main Street, Suite 211, with a ribbon cutting, Sept. 22. St. Joe’s was joined by representatives from the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and Oakland County government officials. “I would like to thank the Clarkston Area Chamber, local government leaders and […]
Special thanks for medical assistance
Dear Editor, On Sept. 16, while sitting in the stadium watching the Clarkston Wolves take on Stoney Creek, my husband had a medical emergency. It was the quick thinking of the Clarkston spectators who came to our aid and helped my husband. Everything happened so quickly I was unable to thank or even get the […]
Margery A. POEPPE
POEPPE, Margery A.; of Williamsburg formerly of Waterford & Clarkston; suddenly September 25, 2016; age 92; preceded in death by her husband Ambrose and daughter Gail Menna; mother of Kathy (Dave) Davies, Janet Bertling, Dean (Chris), Gregg, Kevin, Kirk and Patti (Patrick) Adelaine; also survived by 24 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren; sister of Charles […]