BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor For the Michigan Supreme Court, ownership of 18 records central to a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the City of the Village of Clarkston was a question for both sides. Justice Stephen J. Markman asked attorney Richard Bisio, representing his wife Susan Bisio in her lawsuit against the […]
The Clarkston Village Players hosts an Open Mic Night on Saturday, April 18, at 8 p.m. at Depot Theatre, 4861 White Lake Road. Singers, musicians, magicians, comedians, dancers, acrobats, story tellers, monologues, and all other type of entertainers and presenters are invited to perform in about 15 minute sessions in a small setting. Entry fee […]
Clinton River Watershed Council and North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy will present information on landscaping for pollinators and the Poweshiek Skipperling on Friday, March 13, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., at Wint Nature Center in Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Road. They will also present a hands-on seed ball crafting workshop. The event is free. Vehicle […]
Clarkston High School junior Nathan Dimmer was selected as one of the Major League Hacking (MLH) Top 50 Hackers of 2020. In addition to being the only one selected from the entire state of Michigan, Dimmer, 16, was also the youngest ever selected. Dimmer founded a coding club at his elementary school when he was […]
Dear Editor, I have saved a quote for several years that says, “The more people you serve, the more successful you are.” I have tried to live up to that challenge. Springfield is a very special place, filled with special residents who have allowed me to serve you and I thank you all very much. […]
By Luke Jeung Poverty. Most of us haven’t ever experienced this sensation, but it’s happening everywhere – 39.7 million Americans are struggling to live in poverty. Poverty doesn’t just mean homelessness, poverty is defined as the state of being extremely poor. This can be taken in many different ways, but it all comes down to […]
U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (District 8) met with about 200 residents at Springfield Oaks County Park, March 5, to discuss water quality concerns, such as PFAS contamination. The meeting, which also included Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash and Chief of Environmental Health Special Programs for the Oakland County Health Division Mark Hansell, kicked […]
The Clarkston Farm and Garden Club invites local gardeners to take part in the 2020 or 2021 Clarkston Garden Walks. The club hosts six gardens a year at the annual walk on the third Wednesday of July from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. The club provides at least two docents per garden to host the garden walkers. […]
Former Clarkston teacher Sherril Bailey is looking forward to reminiscing with former students and colleagues, and meeting readers young and old while signing her new book, 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, at Clarkston Independence District Library. Her book, “Reminiscences of a Feisty, Gutsy, Fiercely Independent, Opinionated, Outspoken, Fun-Loving, Better than Average Looking, Single, Never Found […]
Angels’ Place Race is partnering with Deer Lake Athletic Club to offer free strength training classes and a guided running program to race participants. A free, five-week strength and conditioning program starts on April 1, 6:15-7:15 p.m., at the club, 6167 White Lake Road. The classes will meet Wednesday evenings. Club membership not required. “We’re […]