NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING CLARKSTON INDEPENDENCE DISTRICT LIBRARY The Clarkston Independence District Library Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed library budget for the fiscal year January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020 at the Clarkston Independence District Library located at 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346, on Monday, September 16, 2019 at […]
Independence Township firefighters quickly put out the burning plane. Photo provided by Richard Lyyski BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor A fiery plane crash livened up Labor Day for an Independence Township neighborhood. “Oh my gosh I was outside with the kids about 30-45 minutes ago and we saw it flying near Walters Lake. I hope […]
Clarkston City Council voted unanimously to approve a $375 rebate for the Clarkston Cultural Arts Council’s Harmony in the Park, Aug. 26. The refund fell short of the $450 requested by the arts council. Total fees were $500 for Depot Park usage during its summer music series. Last year, City Council waived everything but the […]
The City of the Village of Clarkston is contracting with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office to provide additional patrols on Holcomb Road this month, targeting drivers who exceed the 25 mph speed limit and ignore the stop signs. This is being done in concert with the recent installation of two electronic Your Speed signs, said […]
State Rep. Andrea Schroeder invites residents to her in-district office hours on Monday, Sept. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Independence Township Town Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Drive in Clarkston. All are welcome. Those unable to attend may contact Rep. Schroeder at 517-373-0615 or email AndreaSchroeder@house.mi.gov.
Robert, Victoria, and Tabitha Diber enjoy some icy treats at the fair. Photo by Phil Custodio Car enthusiasts enjoyed one final opportunity to show off their vintage automobiles at First Congregational Church of Clarkston’s 25th annual Labor Day Fair, Monday. Folks also enjoyed the sunny late summer day with music, rummage sale, crafters and collectibles, bake […]
Blessings in a Backpack-Clarkston, Blessings in a Backpack-Waterford and Kiwanis Club of Clarkston-Waterford are hosting the Golfing “Fore” Backpacks Annual Golf Outing at Oakhurst Golf and Country Club, Monday, Sept. 9. The fundraiser will include a Hole-in-One contest for a two-year lease for a Lexus RX SUV. Go to blessingsinabackpackmi.org/events to register online or download […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Robert Watson, author, historian, and national media commentator, kicks off the new Oakland Town Hall lecture series on Oct. 9. “I love the line up,” said Ingrid Snyder of Troy, Oakland Town Hall president. “It’s very diverse, with someone to appeal to everyone. I haven’t attended one I haven’t […]
The Mackinac Bridge looms over Daniel Cobb Jr. as he kite surfs the Straits of Mackinac. Photo provided Daniel Cobb, Jr., 22, of Clarkston battled the waves and currents of the Straits of Mackinac, Aug. 10, to kite-surf from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Island, where he landed on the stone shore at Windermere Point. The […]
Clark the bronze dog in Depot Park is complete, with the final piece installed this weekend by City Manager Jonathan Smith. The plaque says, “’Volunteers do not necessarily have the time, they just have the heart.’ — Elizabeth Andrew. This statue is dedicated to James and Gini Schultz and the many volunteers who give their […]