Clarkston City Council voted unanimously, Nov. 12, to approve a plan by Clarkston Community Historical Society to install three new historic-marking signs in the city. The new signs will be located at 18 N. Holcomb, Grandma Green birthing house; 23 S. Holcomb, the original Walter’s General Store building; and 29 Buffalo, the original Methodist Church. […]
Dear Editor, As president of the Clarkston Optimist Club, I want to thank the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce for honoring the Optimist Club as Non-Profit Organization of the year. As we head into our 34th year supporting the Clarkston/Independence Township community, it is a privilege to receive this honor from one of the outstanding […]
Dear Editor, There are lots of local activities that are newsworthy and important, but the impeachment proceedings should be of paramount interest to all Americans in every walk of life, even those patriots weary of the political gamesmanship we’ve witnessed in recent history. But the future of the once greatest nation on earth is at […]
In October, 1,885 drivers paid for parking in the city lot at Main and Washington streets, for a total of $4,453. This is a 16 percent decrease from September and a 4 percent decrease from October 2018. No citations were written in September. A new parking ambassador, responsible for monitoring municipal parking and issuing citations, […]
Louise Bisogni of Clarkston was selected to be the 2019 National Sigma Beta of the Year. Sigma Beta is a national philanthropic sorority. Nominations were solicited from all chapters, with three outside judges making the selection. Bisogni has been a member of Psi chapter for more than 60 years, joining at the age of 19. […]
Last week’s snow sealed the fate of any plan for a new driveway for city hall, said City Manager Jonathan Smith. “We have obtained additional quotes – asphalt is the cheaper way to go,” Smith said at the Nov. 12 City Council meeting, as he withdrew a proposal to repave the driveway from Depot Road […]
GHEEN, NATHAN WILLIAM, of Clarkston, passed away November 14, 2019 at 44 years of age. Born March 27, 1975 in Howell, Michigan, son of the late Richard William Gheen and Judy Lynn Gheen nee Denson; beloved partner of Kristi Fruit for 15 years; cherished father of Ari and Zane Gheen; dearest brother of Tonya Gheen-Farley; […]
JACOBS, Jennifer Lynn; of Ortonville formerly of Howell & West Bloomfield; passed away November 14, 2019; age 54; daughter of Dorothy (late Jack) Bargy; sister of Maureen (Rob Edgington) Bargy, Terry Bargy, Bob (Kris) Bargy & Carolyn Caldwell; also survived by many loving friends at Truax Lake Group Home and New Horizons Workship. Funeral Service […]
CHRISTIE, Rosemary; of Clarkston; November 14, 2019; age 92; preceded in death by her husband John “Jack”; mother of Mark (Cheryl) Christie, Claudia (Craig) Friedline & Kimberlee (Larry) Miracle; grandma of Seth (Kaylene) Christie, Matt (Kit) Christie & Eric (Sonia) Christie, Todd (Alicia) Key, Brian Key, Chris (Melissa) Miracle & Dan (Mary) Miracle; also survived […]
BETTS, Pamela Sue; of White Lake formerly of Holly; passed away November 15, 2019; age 61; beloved daughter of Lloyd & Virginia “Ginny” Betts; dear sister of Rodney (Reva) Betts, Pat (Tom) Falkner, Jeanette (Mark) Crowe, Denise (Greg) Smith & Bryon Betts; preceded in death by her sister Kristine Betts. Pam enjoyed working at New […]