By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Two candidates are running for mayor of the City of the Village of Clarkston in a race to be decided on Nov. 8. Incumbent Eric Haven is being challenged by Scott Meyland for the position that comes with a two-year term. The Clarkston News sent both Haven and Meyland […]
Cheryl English, owner of Black Cat Pottery in Detroit, will be the speaker at the Clarkston Farm and Garden Club’s Oct. 3 meeting at the Clarkston United Methodist Church, located 6600 Waldon Road. The social time begins at 9 a.m. and the meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. The community is invited.
Sue Camilari will be hosting a forum for the area on September 29 at 9 a.m. at Waterford Township Hall, featuring Robin McGregor and Mike Harris, who are running for the 52nd District House seat, which represents Clarkston and Independence Township.
Clarkston High School is starting a “Be Nice Club,” which will meet every other Tuesday after school starting Sept. 27. The “Be Nice” initiative promotes mental health awareness and suicide prevention. The club will develop and implement school-wide activities to spread awareness and help those who may have social emotional needs. For further information, contact […]
Many support Amanda Love for Clarkston School Board, but most don’t have the privilege of calling her a friend. I have seen firsthand her dedication and love for not only her own five children but all children alike. When I first met Amanda over five years ago, I found out she had fostered three children […]
It truly takes a village to make Art in the Village possible every September, and this year’s event was no exception. Our 50th annual show was one of the largest in recent history, and it was great to see Depot Park filled with so many people who have made it a free and family-friendly autumn […]
The unidentified outsiders promoting the marijuana initiative distributed a deceptive flier to some Clarkston residents. It’s full of lies. First, it says their medical marijuana stores will “raise hundreds of thousands of dollars in new tax revenue.” Not true. Medical marijuana stores—which is all that is on the ballot—don’t pay marijuana excise taxes and the […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Preservation Clarkston held an open house Sept. 20 for the Bailey House, an historic home on Sashabaw Road that is being renovated and restored by the group as well as students from Clarkston Community Schools’ Construction Technology program. “The open house was an opportunity for the students to show […]
The Clarkston High School Marching Band competed in the Lake Orion Dragon Invitational on Saturday and finished in first place in Flight I. They scored 72.00 and also won awards for best music and best visuals. “This was the first judged performance by the kids and they did a great job,” shared Michael Lewis, band […]
The annual Everest golf invitational at Shepherd’s Hollow Golf Course took place Sept. 21 as 135 golfers came together for a day of beautiful weather following the early-morning thunderstorms. This year’s winners, pictured, were Steve Strable, Kevin Bidlach, Scott Harbaugh, and Eric Hermann. Ashley Picklo and Michael Van Pelt won the longest drive. Patrick Nalepa, […]