BURKEEN, Wayne T., of Warren; formerly of Paris, TN; passed away April 23, 2019; age 92. Preceded in death by his wife Eva “Jean”; father of Jerry (Sue) Burkeen, Kathy Martin and Bruce (Christine) Burkeen; grandfather of Jeremy, Justin, Evan and Ethan; great grandfather of Evan; brother of Wayman “Jack” Burkeen; also preceded in death […]
Erica Walker, Elena Neiman, Sue Ohlinger, and Emily Neiman stand with a cross in downtown Clarkston during Good Friday. Everest Academy students collected prayer intentions to post on crosses throughout the community, April 19. Photo by Phil Custodio
Abigail McGrath, with Neiman’s employee Ryan Pizzo, won a Dearborn Ham in Neiman’s Family Market & Clarkston News “Why Easter is Special To Me” essay contest. Photo provided Abigail McGrath won a Dearborn Ham for Easter, winning the Neiman’s Family Market & Clarkston News “Why Easter is Special To Me” essay contest. According to Nate […]
This year’s Clarkston Community Award winners will be honored at a breakfast recognition ceremony from 7:30-9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, at Clarkston Community Church, 6300 Clarkston Road. The 2019 winners are Sharron Catallo, Citizen of the Year; Emily Herrmann, Youth of the Year; Emily Ford, Business Person of the Year; Karen Head, Adult-Youth Volunteer […]
Spring city sidewalk work is starting this week, with slabs needing replacement marked with spray paint. Replacement of heaved and broken sidewalks in the city should start next week, said City Manager Jonathan Smith. The work will not include the sidewalk along Miller between Holcomb and Glenburnie, which will be addressed during upcoming Miller Road […]
The city is forming a committee of residents and business owners to explore the possibility of a single trash hauler in Clarkston. The goal is to lower costs, improve service, and reduce truck traffic, said City Manager Jonathan Smith. If interested, send an email or call with contact info to 248-625-1559 or smithj@villageofclarkston.org.
Dear Editor, In the April 17, 2019, edition of the Clarkston News, Mr. James Goodrich wrote that “wolves are in grave danger of extinction …” (“Protect wolves”). Huh? To the contrary, sir, wolf numbers are way up in Michigan and other midwestern states, too. The Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) estimates there may be […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Escaping Hitler’s Nazi regime meant a move to the far east for Berl Falbaum and his family. “The whole world closed its doors to the Jews,” remembered Falbaum, whose Berlin family faced persecution due to their faith. “Shanghai was an open port. We didn’t need immigration papers and all […]
The Star Books team earned first place in the Battle of the Books. About 200 readers competed for prizes in the Springfield Township Library’s Battle of the Books, sponsored by the Springfield Township Friends of the Library, March 20. The 11th annual event was hosted by Davisburg Elementary School and sponsored by the Springfield Township […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Hundreds of walkers, runners, and people on bikes, scooters, wheelchairs, and/or with their dogs will fill Depot Park for Clarkston SCAMP Walk and Roll, May 5. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the event is the main fund raiser for the annual summer camp for people with special needs, […]