Repeated vandalism of the Depot Park gazebo damaged some of the railings and posts to the extent that repair is no longer possible, said City Manager Jonathan Smith. The city will discuss options for the gazebo with the city engineer, Friends of Depot Park, and local contractors. A recommendation and cost estimate should be ready […]
Some sort of dredging might be the only feasible solution for the Upper Mill Pond in Clarkston, according to a subcommittee of the Clarkston Mill Ponds Lake Improvement Board About a dozen pond-side residents on the subcommittee met with city engineer Gary Tressel, Sept. 5, to discuss sedimentation in the upper ponds north of Miller […]
The Yellow Dog Marketplace is open for business at 9861 Dixie Highway in Springfield Township. “It’s wonderful. We’ve been very welcomed,” said owner Marla Sanford, who opened their first location in 2013 in Goodrich. “The Clarkston community has totally embraced us. We’re thrilled to be here.” The shop, filled with antiques, hand crafted items, and […]
A trip to Ford Field is in order for me. That became clear as I interviewed Frank Miglione for a story about his experience losing 135 pounds in two years. He was helping plug the upcoming Men’s Health Event in Detroit on Sept. 21. Info provided by the organizers was also a gut check. “Based […]
Dear Editor, Recently, I had a medical emergency which required a visit from the Independence Township EMS. They arrived within five minutes, assessed my case, inserted an IV with a drip bag, and transported me to the St. Joe’s level two trauma center. I was very fortunate, not only because I recovered, but because I […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Frank Migliore of Independence Township spent the last two years shedding 135 pounds, just in time for his 45-year high school reunion. “I’m excited. I haven’t seen these folks in a while,” said Migliore, 63. “I’m looking forward to seeing some old faces.” The reunion at St. Alphonsus High […]
Shayna Shaw as Florence Unger, at left, and Linda Mishler as Olive Madison are at it again in Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple – Female Version,” presented by the Clarkston Village Players by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. The comedy opens the 2020 CVP season on Friday, Sept. 13, at Depot Theater. Directed by […]
Former Davisburg resident Catherine (Kay) Frances Jacks has passed away August 27, 2019 in Spring Hill Florida. Catherine was born March 13, 1935 in Lansing Michigan to Loyal and Margaret Flint and had one brother Thomas who have all preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving husband Dr. Bernard J. Jacks DDS, […]
GROVES JR., Matthew F.; of Brandon Township; entered eternal life on August 16, 2019; age 78; husband of Marlene for 46 years; father of Sherry (Rick) Hensley, Donald Sanford, Christine Groves, Kimberly (Bob) Wendt & Heather (Scott) Lozen; grandpa of Ashley (Roman), Robert, Matthew, Rocky, Derek, Kelly, Zak, Tony & Brandon; also survived by 7 […]
HOLDEN (FARNSWORTH), Tamara R. “Tami”; of Clarkston formerly of Waterford; passed away unexpectedly September 2, 2019; age 53; loving mother of Chelsea Ann Holden & Troy W. Holden III; proud grandmother of Autumn Holden; beloved daughter of Howard and Patricia Farnsworth; dear sister of Mark (Kathy) Farnsworth and Laura (Brooke) Davis. Preceded in death by […]