SKOLNIK, Elmer W. of Clarkston; passed away May 8, 2019, age 97. Preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth “Betty” and daughter Susan Draving. Loving father of Joan (late Richard) Fox, Elaine Skolnik and Amy (Frank) Rabbio. Proud grandfather of 7 and great grandfather of 1. Elmer was proud to serve in the United States […]
Bailey Lake Elementary fourth graders point to their classmate Weston Miller, whose video helped shine a blue light on autism. Photo by Phil Custodio BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Boys and girls in blue filled Bailey Lake Elementary last Friday, all students showing support for their classmate, Weston Miller. “I’m just kind of flattered. […]
Harrison E. (Harry) Miller Jr., age 67, of Waterford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at St Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital in Pontiac. He was born July 17, 1951, in Pontiac, to Harrison E. and Margaret (Barham) Miller. He was a 1969 graduate of Pontiac Northern High School; and graduated from Oakland University […]
Sunny spring weather greeted hundreds of walkers and bicyclists filling Depot Park for Clarkston SCAMP Walk and Roll, May 5. The fundraiser included one- and three-mile walks through local neighborhoods, live music, games, and a dog contest. All proceeds go to SCAMP, which will serve about 200 campers from June 24-July 31 at Clarkston Junior […]
Abi Preston, with the flowers, enjoys the afterglow of Clarkston Village Players’ opening night last Friday with friends Nick White, Courtney Kapphiem, Derek DeLaura, Mikayla Justice, Brooke Plautz, Brooke Granett, and Marty Previch on the set of “Out of Order” at Depot Theatre. The comedy farce, which features Preston as Jane the naughty secretary, runs […]
The 12th Annual Angels’ Place Race will be this Saturday, May 11. The charity race includes a 10k run, 5k run/walk, and 1-mile family fun walk. All proceeds benefit Southfield-based Angels’ Place, a non-profit organization providing homes and services for adults with developmental disabilities. “Angels’ Place has been doing amazing work in the tri-county area […]
Letter carriers will collect food donations on Saturday, May 11, during the 27th Annual Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Leave non-perishable food donations next to your mailboxes, and they will collect them as they deliver mail along their routes. All the food collected will be distributed to local food agencies.
Spring is here, which means garden work at the Clarkston Corner, on W. Washington Street at M-15. Clarkston residents Thom and Melissa Tillier and their children designed and planted the two above-ground wooden planter boxes last year. An unveiling of engraved bricks sponsored by members of the community has been set for Memorial Day, May […]
Net parking revenue for the city parking lot at Main and Washington streets was $5,219 for April, a 21 percent decrease from March, said City Manager Jonathan Smith. A total of 1,761 vehicles paid for parking in the municipal lot, a nine percent decrease from March. A total of 155 citations were issued in April, […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Five students were honored with Clarkston Area Optimist Club Outstanding Student Citizen awards, April 24: Amy Coomer from Clarkston High School; Keegan Wasilk from Clarkston Junior High; Kiley Gallagher of Sashabaw Middle School; Katie Miller of Clarkston Elementary; and Makayla Butki of Springfield Plains Elementary. “I see these kids […]