The Clarkston Parking Committee will review revenue data from the city’s paid parking lot, especially from parking-violation citations. “I don’t think anyone envisioned it would generate this much revenue from fines. It’s not what we voted on,” said City Council member Scott Reynolds at the March 11 meeting. “It’s crazy to me how much is […]
Clarkston City Council voted, March 11, to approve second reading and adoption of a City Ordinance change requiring all building projects obtain Planning Commission approval. The change requires site plan review by the planning commission of any new structure, change, other building activities in all residential zones. Previously, R-1 and R-2 zones did not require […]
The ITEAM (Information Technologies Entrepreneurship and Advanced Marketing) class at Oakland Technical Campus Northwest is working with Independence Oaks County Park to organize Carnival Smash, 5-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, at the park Nature Center, 9501 Sashabaw Road. The event for families of all ages will include free carnival-themed food, entertainment, and games focused around […]
Diane Koss Fredericks recently joined The Clarkston News as an advertising representative. She grew up in Warren and has lived in Goodrich for 20 years with her husband, Dennis Fredericks, a systems analyst with Chrysler and Macomb Community College She was previously a recruiter in real estate, a field heavy with advertising sales experience. “You […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor When city officials present the final construction costs for the proposed city hall renovation and construction project next week, it won’t include a cupola or clock tower. “The HDC did not like it,” said City Manager Jonathan Smith at the March 11 City Council meeting. “They felt it was […]
Shantel’s debut singer, “Break My Heart.” Photo provided by Derailed Development BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Country music’s newest star Shantel was born in Clarkston, and made her name in sports before making the move to Nashville. Shantel Uballe was a cheerleader and played varsity softball at Clarkston High School, leading her team to […]
Mt. Zion Youth Theatre presents “Night at the Wax Museum, The Musical,” at 7 p.m., Friday, March 22; and 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, March 23, at the Mt. Zion Theatre, 4900 Maybee Road. Wax figures Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid, Blackbeard and a bunch of lady pirates come alive to help six students […]
KAMMER, ANN MARIE, former resident of Clarkston, Michigan and member of St. Daniel Parish, died December 14, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. Ann Marie was born in Lawrence, Nebraska on August 11, 1940, to Raymond and Viola (Gilsdorf) Wombacher. Ann Marie leaves behind her husband of 32 years, Kenneth; five children, Timothy (Ginette) Hasselbalch, Alan (Jenny) Hasselbalch, […]
McNEILL, Pat; of Pontiac; March 17, 2019; age 89; preceded in death by husband Bill; mother of Ruth Ann (Roger) Laing & Len McNeill; grandma of Stephanie & Alyssa McNeill, Jenny (Matt) Chartrand & Ryan Laing; great grandma of Braxton, Ayden, Charlie, Aurora, Kiera & Jackson; like a mother to Mike (Linda) Lorenzen; preceded in […]
ARSEN, MARJORIE A., “Margie” died Friday March 15, 2019 at age 92. Born in Grand Rapids, currently a resident of Clarkston, MI. She is survived by her beloved husband Donald Arsen recently celebrating 70 years of marriage; her loving children David (Maggie Levenstein), the late Dianne Arsen, John (Ellen Podeszwa) Arsen and Karen (Darren) Millman; dearest […]