December 2019 was a busy one for my family, so busy that we didn’t get a holiday card out until the beginning of January.I had a friend take the photo and design the card, with what I thought at the time, was a great message — “Best Year Ever!” it read loud and proud at […]
On Dec. 9, Depot Park was filled with the magical sights and sounds of the holiday season during the 2nd Annual Clarkston Christmas Market.I’d like to thank the City of the Village of Clarkston and the whole Clarkston community for making this event possible. The supporters of this event are many and I hoped to […]
State Rep. Mike Harris will hold office hours Jan. 29 from noon-1 p.m. at the Waterford Township Public Library, 5168 Civic Center Drive.To reserve a time slot, residents are asked to send their name, home address, and contact information to MikeHarris@house.mi.gov or by calling 517-373-0828.Harris represents the 52nd House District, which includes Clarkston, Independence Township, […]
By Daniel CarpenterSpecial to the Clarkston News INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Clarkston FTC Robotics program has just wrapped up an incredible season. Approximately 50 students from Sashabaw Middle School and Clarkston Junior High, spanning grades sixth to eighth, dedicated the past four months to building robots for this year’s FIRST Tech Challenge competition, Centerstage.In Centerstage, […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor CLARKSTON —With the new year brings three new board members to Clarkston SCAMP, a local five-week summer day program developed and designed for children and young adults with special needs covering a wide variety of both emotional and physical diagnoses.Emily Ford, Paige Mason and Andrea Rouland are the new board […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — According to Michigan.gov, over 20% of Michigan high school students – one out of every five – say they are being bullied.Bullying can affect everyone and is linked to negative outcomes for students who are bullied, choose to bully, as well as witness bullying.At Clarkston Community Schools, […]
The recent onset of winter weather warrants a couple of friendly reminders from the city.Residents and business owners are responsible for shoveling the sidewalks on their property of any accumulations of two inches or more, and overnight parking on city streets is prohibited to facilitate plowing and salting.
Davisburg Road/Broadway Road east of Andersonville Road in Springfield Township will remain closed for township mill pond and culvert work until late February.The detour is Andersonville Road to White Lake Road to Dixie Highway back to Davisburg Road and vice versa.
Patrick J. Jansen, of Lake Orion, formerly of Clarkston, passed away Jan. 7, 2024, at the age of 72.Born to William and Rose Jansen on Jan. 30, 1951 in Detroit.Preceded in death by his wife Kay.Father of Carolyn (Darryl) Carrico and Mike (Heather) Jansen, grandpa of Devon (Brittany), Dylan, Brett, Tiffany, and Luella, great-grandpa of […]
Mari Ann K. Staley (Segedi), of Clarkston, passed away Jan. 7, 2024, at the age of 89.Born and raised in Pontiac and graduate of Pontiac High School, Class of January 1953.Loving mother of Jeriann (Mark) Blackett and Keith Staley, proud grandmother of Alexandra and Elizabeth, cherished sister of Beverly (the late Jim) Zink and aunt […]