Clarkston City Council voted 7-0, Aug. 12, to approve contracting with Shiver Tree Service for $5,000 to remove three large Silver Maple trees and trim two Walnut trees on N. Holcomb Road. The city Tree Committee found the trees dying or at risk of falling, said City Manager Jonathan Smith. “The Silver Maples were recently […]
First Congregational Church of Clarkston hosts its 25th annual Labor Day Fair from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday, Sept. 2, at 5449 Clarkston Road. It will feature a classic car show, DJ with music, silent auction, dime auction, rummage sale, bake sale, raffles, crafters, antiques, collectibles, food, and games for the kids. For more information, call […]
Clarkston teacher Kristin Anderson married Detroit teacher Bob Curtis on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. The ceremony was a first for the Clarkston Family Farm, a non-profit educational venue. Chelsea O’Brien, who runs the farm, helped to coordinate the beautiful outdoor wedding. The couple chose to use all family-owned, Clarkston vendors. The ceremony and reception took […]
Thanks to a faulty memory and fondness for booking nonrefundable hotel room, I’m spending two weekends in a row in Columbus, Ohio, this month. I grew up in Dayton, Ohio, so it’s almost my hometown. It’s the home of my alma mater, the Ohio State University. I’m also a Wolverine grad and have lived here […]
Dear Editor, It was disconcerting to see The Clarkston News would print the letter, “Violent games don’t cause violence, reader says” (Aug. 14). That statement is misleading; numerous studies have proven without a doubt that both violent video games and violent movies which promote murder, seriously dehumanize the killing of other human beings. That dehumanization […]
Dear Editor, We would like to thank the Clarkston Community for their support of the 22nd annual Rush for Food that was held on Saturday, August 17. Every year at this time our Clarkston football players and cheerleaders enjoy the opportunity to give back to the community that faithfully supports them. The varsity and JV […]
Dear Editor, Last Friday the Oakland County Commissioners Auditorium was filed with democrat bipartisanship, that is, “Agree with us or be bulldozed!” Previously resigned Commissioner David Woodward reinstated his chairmanship, and with 11 democrat votes, including his own, installed himself as Chairman. The main issue at hand was the appointment of a new county executive. […]
City of the Village of Clarkston City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 06 24 2019 Minutes Call to Order at 7:00 PM. Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Mayor Haven, Avery, Catallo, Kneisc, Marsh, Reynolds, Wylie. All Present Approval of Agenda: Motion by Haven Seconded by Avery to approve the agenda. All Yes, Motion Carried. Public Comments: […]
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF PRACTICABILITY FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO CLARKSTON MILL PONDS Notice is hereby given that at a Public Hearing held on August 13, 2019, the Lake Improvement Board for the Clarkston Mill Ponds, by resolution, determined that the proposed program consisting of aquatic plant management (surveys and treatments), goose control, permits, administration and contingency […]
NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO CLARKSTON MILL PONDS TAKE NOTICE that the Clarkston Mill Ponds Lake Improvement Board has confirmed the Special Assessment Roll for improvements to Clarkston Mill Ponds. The Special Assessment Roll in the amount of $10,695 has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the cost of […]