Cutting the ribbons
Jesica Spencer does the ribbon-cutting honors for Spencer Real Estate on September 2. The new business is located at 5916 South Main Street. Photos provided by Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce
Time for recess
Last week, Everest unveiled new playground equipment specifically rated for the youngest Mountaineers, made possible by generous donors. Father Thomas Koys prayed a special blessing for the equipment and all those who will use it. Photo provided by Mary Williams
Classic car show
City of the Village of Clarkston Concours Classic Car Show, Saturday, September 11, Depot Park, 1-5 p.m. Cars will line up on Depot Street between 1 and 2 p.m. The parade will start at 2 p.m., going north on Holcomb, east on Miller, south on Main Street, west on Depot, back to the park. The […]
Town hall with Rep. Schroeder
State Rep. Andrea Schroeder has scheduled a forum for residents to discuss improvements to Michigan’s election laws. The “teletown hall” is set for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 8. Schroeder has invited Rep. Ann Bollin, chair of the House Elections and Ethics Committee, to discuss reforms. Last month, the House approved measures to guard against […]
ZBA member elated to have served 39 years
BY ERIC HAVEN Special to the Clarkston News Margaret DaCosta moved here in 1978 and was “enamored” with Clarkston from the beginning. Imagine coming to our little village from New York City. The contrast was a delightful surprise. DaCosta told her New York friends, “Clarkston is so quaint it will make you cry.” She loved […]
City hall vandalism
The new Clarkston City Hall public restroom was vandalized on Saturday, August 28, at approximately 4:45 p.m. Among the damaged items was the sink being ripped off the wall. “We are reviewing security camera footage and working with the Oakland County Sheriff to charge the individuals responsible,” said Clarkston City Manager Jonathan Smith. Anybody with […]
Michael Chamberlain, 51
Michael Eric Chamberlain, of Clarkston, formerly of Waterford and New Port Richey, Fla., passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2021 at the age of 51. Preceded in death by his wife Linda and his mother Ellen. Son of Eric (late Grace) Chamberlain, brother of Sara (John) Sarti and Katherine (Langdon) Hample, uncle of Gracie, Johnny, […]
Betty Bigger, 83
Betty Jean Bigger, formerly of Davisburg, passed away September 2, 2021 at the age of 83. Loving mother of Penny (late Gavin) Vought, Beth (Charles) Snare, Richard (Paula) Bigger, Kim Findlay, Jay Bigger, and Margaret (Bob) Mason. Preceded in death by her daughter Kelly Cole and grandson David “Dink” Findlay. Proud grandmother of 14 grandchildren […]
Local business closing, to reopen as new eatery
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Back in the July 14, 1933 edition of The Clarkston News, an announcement on Page 1 detailed a new business in town. “On Tuesday of this week, Hagele’s Market was purchased by Rudolf Schwarz, who will continue business in the present store at S. Washington and Main St. in Clarkston. […]
Appointed
After being named the next Independence Township fire chief at the August 26 special meeting of the township board of trustees, David Piche, far left, is all smiles with Captain David Bridgewater, Daniel AuBuchon, Tom Doyon, Brent Hiltner, Keegan Konkle, Mike Upshur, Aaron Grooms, Chris Bageris, John Gibson, and Lieutenant Derek Moscovic. More on Piche […]