Dear Editor, My family has lived here all our lives and went to school in Clarkston. The Louis J. Holser family reunion was held at the home of Chris and Sandra Krauter on August 1 in South Lyon. Mr. Holser was a plumbing and heating contractor and had a business on Pike Street in Pontiac. […]
September is a busy time of year, especially with school starting. Everest students Louise Neme, Aviannah Cronin, and John Neme partnered with Choices Detroit to provide 72 backpacks full of supplies for Detroit children in need. Photo provided by Mary Williams
Dear Editor, Why are people moving out of Clarkston? Is it for personal reasons? Or is it because of what is happening (or not happening) with city government? Why hasn’t there been continuing repair of the sidewalks and planting of trees? Why aren’t appointments and elections to city offices being handled appropriately? Why are recordings […]
Due to railroad track construction, Davisburg Road (Broadway Street) is closed between Tindall Road and Eaton Road. The detour for through traffic is Dixie Highway to White Lake Road to Andersonville Road, back to Davisburg (Broadway) Road and vice versa.
The city is seeking a Village of Clarkston resident to serve on the planning commission. Planning commissions serve a critical role in municipalities, establishing and overseeing all residential and commercial development, effectively guiding the city’s future. While no previous experience is required, funds are available to train the selected individual. The next planning commission meting is […]
Friends of the Library’s used book sale at the Clarkston Independence District Library has been moved to Saturday, October 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 10,000 gently used books will be available at great prices, most $2 and under. The library is located at 6495 Clarkston Road. For more information, contact the library […]
At the September 13 Clarkston City Council meeting, a resolution to spend approximately $5,000 to repaint the street parking lines, crosswalks and stop bars was approved. A resolution to amend a previously approved resolution for paving pathways in Depot Park was also approved, allowing the broken pathway leading to the gazebo to be fully removed […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Buying or leasing a car these days can be challenging, but one local dealership wants to help consumers tackle these issues by providing answers to commonly asked questions. One of the biggest challenges currently is a national vehicle shortage due to an ongoing shortage of microchips, which has led […]
Dale H. Barens, of White Lake, passed away September 18, 2021 at the age of 67. Father of Michelle (Brian Jeffries) York, Aimie Detkowski, and Jason Barens, Grandpa Barens of Derrik, Jacob, Madilyn, Marissa, Noah, and Adam, brother of Dave (Debbie) Barens. Survived by longtime girlfriend Carol Whitaker. Preceded in death by parents Henry and […]
Wanda Lee Timmons, of Clarkston, passed away September 20, 2021 at the age of 80. Preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years Phillip E. Sr., son Phillip Jr., grandson Jaylen Hassan, and siblings Karen Fox, Sharon Welch, and Chris Babler. Loving mother of Linda Hassan and Pamela (Patrick) Wilson-Hulett, proud grandma of […]