BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Owen Dyer grew up playing hockey in the Detroit area before heading off to junior hockey this season with the North American Hockey League’s Wichita Falls (Tex.) Warriors. Just after the 2021-22 season started, the 17-year-old from Clarkston made another move for his future, committing to play NCAA Division […]
Dear Editor, Taking a moment before the weekend bleeds into another workweek and an illustrative event is lost. Back in the late afternoon January 7, I witnessed some bad behavior on Main Street, some excellent behavior on Main Street, and, finally, directly experienced dedication and kindness from our city manager. First, the bad behavior: As […]
Dear Editor, I read Messrs. Haven and Fisher’s pieces in the January 12 edition of The Clarkston News, each briefly addressed portions of Clarkston’s history going back to the 1830s. I found the information fascinating. I also read Don Rush’s editorial, wherein he requests more input from the community. OK, here is my suggestion. I would like […]
It happens every year at this time – the post-holiday letdown. We spend weeks and even months getting ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas and then it culminates with the flip of the calendar. And then … nothing. Just a lull. We’re in Michigan, so January means freezing temperatures and snow-covered roads and driveways. Eek. I […]
Dear Editor, I am reaching out on behalf of my family in regard to the renaming of “Pine Knob Music Theatre.” We are so thrilled to hear Pine Knob is going back to its original namesake. My husband Joe Locricchio and I have been residents of Clarkston for 28 years. We have raised our family […]
As of January 19, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: January 19: 48346: 4,493 cases (861 new), 53 deaths 48348: 4,953 cases (935 new), 30 deaths 48350: 1,522 cases (284 new), 12 deaths As compared to January 12: 48346: […]
state of michigan FILE NO: probate court 2022-404, 513-DE county of oakland notice to creditors Decedent’s Estate Estate of Chester P. La Tochas a/k/a Chester P. La Tocha Jr. Date of birth: April 1, 1947 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Chester P. La Tocha, died November 30, 2021 Creditors of the decedent […]
state of michigan FILE NO: probate court 2022-404, 512-DE county of oakland notice to creditors Decedent’s Estate Estate of Darrel Evans. Date of birth: April 21, 1050 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Darrel Evans, died August 7, 2021 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be […]
Waterford Montessori Academy will accept applications at 4860 Midland Ave, Waterford, for 2022-23 student enrollment in grades K-8 from February 2–February 16, 2022. Hours are as follow: Weekdays: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm February 16: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm February 5: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Applications may be obtained and submitted at the […]
THE VILLAGE OF CLARKSTON OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODIFIED VILLAGE OF CLARKSTON ZONING ORDINANCE TO Amend Article 2, definitions, to add the definition of short-term rental, article 11, Village COMMERCIAL District, to add short-term as a permitted use, and amend article 14, General provisions and EXCEPTIONS, to add use provisions to regulate […]