Fred Goudsmit, 92

Fred Goudsmit, resident of Clarkston and formerly of Macomb Township, passed away on Dec. 28, 2023 in Pontiac, five days shy of his 93rd birthday.Beloved husband of the late Anna Goudsmit (nee’ Kristl). Loving father of Linda (Daniel) Mayernik. Proud grandfather of Megan (Nick) Akers, Matthew, and Anna. Dear brother of the late Abraham Goudsmit […]

Letter to the Editor: Market success

On December 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. Although the supporters of this event are many, I would […]

Karen Stringer, 85

Karen Jill Stringer, of Clarkston, passed away on Dec. 26, 2023 at the age of 85.She was born July 6, 1938 to Donald and Alma Campbell.Wife of Wendell for 67 years, and mother of Todd (Dara) Stringer, Gary (Mona) Stringer, Brent (Sarah) Stringer, Mark Stringer, and Scott Stringer. Preceded in death by her son Paul […]

Yes, there is a Santa Claus

Yes, there is a Santa Claus

Santa and Mrs. Claus (AKA Melvin and Alaina Hawley) made a special appearance during the Rotary Club of Clarkston’s recent Shoes for Kids event at Renaissance High School on Nov. 11. Santa also brought his special support dog with him. Photo: Bill Bertakis

Car wash planned for old restaurant site

Car wash planned for old restaurant site

By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — After sitting vacant for several years, the old Big Boy restaurant site at 6440 Dixie Highway is in the planning stages of becoming a car wash.The site plans were presented during a public hearing at the Dec. 14 regular meeting of the Independence Township Planning Commission.“The existing […]

Registration opening Jan. 1 for 2024 Angels’ Place Race

Registration opening Jan. 1 for 2024 Angels’ Place Race

By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor CLARKSTON — Each May in downtown Clarkston, the Angels’ Place Race takes center stage.The event raises funds for Angels’ Place, a nonprofit, charity organization that provides people–centered services, including homes and professional support, for persons with developmental disabilities.The next Angels’ Place Race is scheduled for May 11, starting at St. […]

New mayor, mayor pro tem share vision for Clarkston

New mayor, mayor pro tem share vision for Clarkston

By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor CLARKSTON — While much of the spotlight at the Nov. 13 Clarkston City Council meeting was on Sue Wylie being voted unanimously to the position of mayor, councilmember Laura Rodgers was also voted mayor pro tem, also by a unanimous vote.Rodgers, who has been on council since 2021 and was […]

No ZBA meeting

Due to a lack of business, there will not be a regular meeting of the Independence Township Zoning Board of Appeals on Jan. 3.The next regular meeting will be Feb. 7.

‘Watch out for rabbit holes!’

‘Watch out for rabbit holes!’

Those were student director Caroline Beggs’ final lines as the Cheshire Cat to end “Alice In Wonderland,” put on by the Everest Drama program the first weekend in December. The cast and crew led the audience down the rabbit hole and through the magic of Wonderland with all sorts of colorful personalities and characters. The […]

District optimistic student loss plateauing

District optimistic student loss plateauing

By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — At the Dec. 11 Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education meeting, the vast majority of the 45-minute meeting focused on enrollment numbers across the district.John Lucido, CCS assistant superintendent of administrative services, gave the presentation before the board.The numbers and statistics were compiled after the recent fall […]

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