Michael Conway, 57

Michael Patrick “Mike” Conway, of Clarkston, passed away November 29, 2021 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by love of his family, at the age of 57. Beloved husband of Lisa, dear son of James and Judy Conway, and son-in-law of Jeanne Jones. Proud brother of Sherry (Ron) Meier, Pat Conway, Kass (Tod) Conway, […]

Let it snow

Let it snow

Clarkston DPW Director Jimi Turner hangs a snowflake decoration on South Main Street last week in downtown Clarkston as DPW Assistant Carson Danis lends ground support. Photo provided by Jonathan Smith

Disability not a deterrent for local ‘celebrity’

Disability not a deterrent for local ‘celebrity’

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Approximately 200,000 people are born with cerebral palsy each year in the United States. Clarkston resident Drew Moscovic was one such individual some 42 years ago. These days, Moscovic can be seen around town collecting cans and bottles and returning them to Neiman’s Family Market to raise money for […]

COVID-19 Update – December 1, 2021

As of December 1, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: December 1: 48346: 3,335 cases (469 new), 51 deaths 48348: 3,641 cases (544 new), 25 deaths 48350: 1,114 cases (214 new), 11 deaths As compared to November 24: 48346: […]

City developments

Two weeks ago, in a joint meeting with the Clarkston Planning Commission and Historic District Commission, Rudy’s Market owner Robert Esshaki and highly regarded architect Victor Saroki presented preliminary renovation plans for the Rudy’s building and the old Clarkston News building next door on South Main Street. Over the next 18-24 months, pending plan approvals, […]

Small Business Saturday a benefit to local community

Small Business Saturday a benefit to local community

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Black Friday may be the official kickoff to holiday shopping, but it’s the next day that really makes the difference locally. Small Business Saturday—launched by American Express in 2010 to encourage consumers to shop local small businesses and independent stores for holiday gift-giving—is this Saturday, November 27. After a […]

Grief support group

The next Wint’s Healing Hearts Support Group is scheduled for Tuesday, January 11, in the Carriage House (Senior Center Complex at Clintonwood Park) at 7 p.m. The tentative meeting dates for 2022 are February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, and November 8. All […]

Craft shows

Back by popular demand is Clarkston High School’s annual holiday art and craft show, December 4-5, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. This event benefits the CHS Instrumental Music program, CHS Athletics, and the Clarkston Rotary’s Goodfellow paper sales.  Admission is $4 per person with those aged 12 and under free. In […]

Collegiate achievements

Jordan Timmins-Puzio, of Clarkston, was among over 600 first-year students welcomed to the Baldwin Wallace University campus in Berea, Ohio this fall who earned more than $12 million in merit scholarships. Timmins-Puzio, a graduate of Clarkston High School majoring in Music Composition, earned a $21,000 President’s Scholarship based on outstanding academic achievements in high school. […]