Two new electronic “Your Speed” signs are installed and operational on Holcomb Road. The permanent, solar powered signs are located on northbound Holcomb near Depot Road and southbound Holcomb between Miller Road and Surrey Lane to remind drivers of their speed on the 25 mph road, said City Manager Jonathan Smith. Signs stating the speed […]
The Lake Improvement Board for Clarkston Mill Ponds will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m. at the Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Drive. The meeting will include public hearings on the practicability of a three-year improvement project for Clarkston Mill Ponds consisting of nuisance aquatic plant management, surveys and treatments, goose control, […]
Lois Seddon of Independence Township won $100 from The Clarkston News, presented to her by editor Phil Custodio on Monday. Her name was drawn from those of the many readers who voted for their favorite 2019 Best of the Best businesses this summer. “There are so many things to spend it on,” Seddon said. “My […]
Disney fans enjoyed the beach-heavy movie “Moana” at Deer Lake Beach under a clear sky during Clarkston’s inaugural Movies in the Park, July 31. The first of the movies, hosted by Independence Township Parks and Rec with sponsors McLaren Clarkston, Genisys Credit Union, and Bowman Chevrolet, was scheduled for July 19 but it was rained […]
“Moonbeam McSwine,” a P51-D Mustang fighter flown by the Warbird Heritage Foundation, will take to the sky along with other vintage planes during the Oakland County International Airport (OCIA) Open House and Air Show, Sunday, Aug. 11. The American long-range single-seat World War II aircraft was named after Capt. William T. Whisner’s P51. Whisner, a […]
Grace and Kyle Mastie check out the cockpit of a Robinson R44 Raven II, brought by Magnum Helicopter of Waterford Township. Photo by Phil Custodio Kids kept Clintonwood Park hopping, running from vehicle to vehicle with their parents during Tons of Trucks, Aug. 3. Hosted by Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors, the annual event […]
BY JOETTE KUNSE Special to the Clarkston News The Knights of Columbus Council 15967 is getting reading for their Sixth Annual Golf Outing benefitting Drew’s Home of Clarkston on Sunday, Aug. 11. Drew’s Home of Clarkston is an organization working to establish independent living settings for persons with developmental disabilities. The organization builds or renovates […]
The Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce, Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors and the City of the Village of Clarkston are working hard organizing the 22nd annual Taste of Clarkston, set for Sunday, Sept. 29, from 12-6 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Clarkston. Taste of Clarkston is a one-day taste festival featuring over 50 […]
A pair of House Finches stop for lunch at a local bird feeder, July 30. Several pairs of House Finches frequent Clarkston Area Birders Club member Bill Haney’s feeder, even though it is intended for Baltimore Orioles. The birds contest with many pairs of Orioles, Cardinals, Redheaded Woodpeckers, Red-Bellied Woodpekcers, and the occasional inspection tour […]
ANDRUS, Patricia Ann “Patti” of Waterford; passed away July 26, 2019; age 66. Preceded in death recently by her longtime companion Harrison “Harry” Miller. Loving daughter of Louise and the late Kenneth Andrus. Beloved sister of Gloria Ross, Joann (Richard) Martello, Richard (Susan) Andrus and Mark Andrus. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended […]