I am lucky enough to have witnessed many national parks in my lifetime, from the high peaks and breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains, seeing molten lava at Hawai’i Volcanoes, to the crashing waves and rugged coast of Acadia. These parks are an amazing contribution to our country, and we need to preserve and protect […]
A 23-year-old Springfield Township man was killed following a single-vehicle crash in the 12000 block of Andersonville Road, 3:38 a.m., April 26. Christopher James Cooper was pronounced dead by a physician from McLaren-Oakland Hospital after unsuccessful efforts by Springfield Township firefighters to revive him. Deputies and firefighters responded to the crash in the front yard […]
The Clarkston Optimist Club held its 32nd Annual Essay Contest, with the topic, “When All the World’s Problems Are Solved, Is Optimism Still Necessary?” Overall, 13 essays were submitted from local students attending Clarkston High School and Clarkston Everest Collegiate. This year’s judges were Charlie Campbell, Myrna Hirn, and Kathy Middleton. Nathan Dimmer, sophomore at […]
The expert staff of the Westminster Hotel, from left, “waiter” Verne Vackaro, “maid” Annette Swidwinski, and “manager” Phil Custodio, are completely unprepared for the naughty shenanigans of Clarkston Village Players’ “Out of Order” by Ray Cooney, with special permission from Samuel French. The comedy farce opens this weekend at Depot Theatre, 4861 White Lake Road. […]
Clarkston Area Lions Club member Dan Wung collects donations on Main Street during the club’s annual White Cane Week, April 26-May 4. Donations help purchase eyeglasses and hearing aids for those in need, vision screenings, and other programs. Check www.clarkstonlions.org for more information. Photo by Phil Custodio
Owner Jim Bishop celebrates his new Poolmart & Spas at 6581 Dixie Highway with Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce members, friends, and family, at a ribbon cutting ceremony, April 25. Bishop grew up in the pool and spa industry and has more than 35 years of experience. Poolmart began in 1980. For more information , […]
Clinton River Watershed Council, Pure Oakland Water, City of the Village of Clarkston, and Friends of Depot Park worked together to replant and restore the Depot Park river bank. Photo by Phil Custodio Local water conservationists joined city officials and residents to celebrate the restoration of 2,400 square feet and the planting of 1,500 native […]
State Rep. Andrea Schroeder of Independence Township is seeking outstanding educators throughout the 43rd District to present with an Outstanding Educator Award during Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week in May. “Educators deserve recognition and appreciation for the tremendous job they do inside and outside of the classroom,” Rep. Schroeder said. “I encourage everyone to get […]
Clarkston Cultural Arts Council is hosting their fourth annual Art in the Atrium, A Night to Celebrate the Arts, from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at The Gateway, 7150 N. Main Street. Art in the Atrium is the main fundraiser for the year for the council, which brings to Clarkston arts programs such as […]
2016 Bond Projects – Bid Pack 8 – Chiller Replacement The Clarkston Community Schools’ Board of Education will receive firm prime contractor bids to provide mechanical and electrical work for the chiller replacement at Andersonville Elementary, Bailey Lake Elementary, North Sashabaw Elementary and Sashabaw Middle School within Clarkston Community Schools. The bidding documents consist of […]