Paczki packed
Store Manager Nate Neiman, Ryan Pizzo, and the bakery crew at Neiman’s Family Market fried up thousands of paczki to fill the need for tasty pastries for Fat Tuesday. Photo by Phil Custodio
George W. FIRMAN, Jr.
FIRMAN, George W., Jr.; of Waterford; passed away at home March 4, 2019; age 92; preceded in death by his wife Bonnie; father of Karen (Ken) Brown; grandpa of Kassie (Jonathon) Redker & Kari (Hank) Passmore; great grandpa of Elizabeth, Sarah, Payton & Cameron; brother of Ethelyn (Jack) Terryah. George retired from Pontiac Schools as […]
Split vote after parking debate
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor City Council voted 5-1 to approve a new business use for 21 North Main Street, the former antique shop, as Main Street MI Co-Working Center. The business offers work and conference rooms for rent by remote workers and freelancers, including business mailing address. A previous plan called for Airbnb […]
Sparkle Awards
Clarkston Student Support Services hosts the fourth Annual Special Education Appreciation Evening, Tuesday, March 26, at 6 p.m. at Clarkston Junior High School Auditorium. Sparkle Awards will be presented to individuals and student groups who support students with IEPs in Clarkston Community Schools. All nominees, which can include teachers, para educators, student peers, custodians, board […]
PHIL IN THE BLANK: Back on stage
I’ve been busy lately with the Clarkston Village Players at Depot Theater down by the train tracks. I took a bit role for their last show, “Laura,” in January, playing a police officer who shows up just to perp walk the suspects off the stage. Two appearances on stage with four lines total and I […]
Community support for CAYA appreciated
Dear Editor, The Clarkston Area Youth Assistance Fundraising Committee would like to thank all those who participated in our recent Bowl-a-thon at Cherry Hill Lanes. Our gold sponsors: Bowman Chevrolet, PSI Chapter Sorority, and Wellbridge of Clarkston; Silver sponsors: American Container, St. Daniel Knights of Columbus, and Independence Truck Repair; and Teams: Reefer Peterbilt, Active […]
A call to make downtown trees a priority
Dear Editor, One of the most highly visible “jewels” of Clarkston has been the arching canopy of majestic mature trees shading the area, particularly on Main Street and Holcomb. It has been my pleasure to walk through those marvels of nature since moving here nearly 50 years ago. Sadly, I have watched that scene slowly […]
Princesses breakfast
Springfield Township Parks and Rec hosts the Princesses Breakfast on Saturday, March 23, 9-10:30 a.m., at Hart Community Center, 495 Broadway in Davisburg. Children 10 and under can dress up like princes or princesses and meet fairytale characters from A Moment of Magic’s Western University Chapter, all while enjoying breakfast with their families and participating […]
Building permits
Clarkston City Council voted, Feb. 25, to approve first read of a proposed change to City Ordinances, to require all building projects obtain Planning Commission approval. Current ordinance does not require site plan review by the Planning Commission or Historic District Commission for residential single family construction or modification outside the downtown Historic District. The […]
S’mores and more
Girl Scout Norah Goss, her mom Erin Goss, and the rest of Girl Scout Troop 76568 set up shop in front of The Clarkston News last Friday to help fill downtown patrons’ need for sweets. Photo by Phil Custodio