Starting this spring, the city of Clarkston will be participating in Oakland County’s No-Haz recycling program, which allows residents to inexpensively dispose of a number of different hazardous waste products at four annual clean-up days, all Saturdays, all 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The dates and locations for 2023: April 29, Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob […]
The Clarkston Area Backyard Birders (CABB) and the Clarkston Family Farm (CFF) have teamed up to create the inaugural Wally’s Scholarship Essay Contest. The scholarship honors the memory of Wally Niezguski, a well-loved local organic farmer and longtime CFF supporter, and a founding CABB member. “The contest’s goal is to increase awareness in young people […]
The Clarkston High School PTO held its first-ever Prom Pop Up event March 6-7 at the high school, created in partnership with Hailey James Exchange. Throughout the month of February, the PTO collected gently-used prom attire to hold a sale at the high school. All proceeds from the event will benefit the PTO and the […]
With March being Reading Month, Academy Principal Susan Ender increased the reading goal for preschool through second grade to 1,000 books total. Front row is Julia AuBuchon (preschool), Xavier Felix (first grade), Matthew Maxim (junior kindergarten), Madeline McGrath (kindergarten), and Alan Mileski (preschool). Back row is Seth Abraham (second grade) and Reagan Edens (kindergarten). Photo: […]
Elyse Pflieger, of Clarkston, recently participated in University of Findlay (Ohio) English Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association shows. The shows were held at the University of Findlay’s James L. Child Equestrian Complex and Lake Erie College’s George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center in Mentor, Ohio. Pflieger’s results in UF’s Show: Day 1 – fifth place in Novice […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor There is an open seat on the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education. Last week, Board President Kelli Horst announced the resignation of Board Trustee Andrea Catalina (pictured), effective immediately. Catalina cited additional responsibilities related to her teaching position that have been added in recent years as the primary […]
Sunshine Week — March 12 through 18 this year — was launched in 2005 by the American Society of News Editors — now News Leaders Association — and has grown into an enduring initiative to promote open government. The News Leaders Association has partnered with The Society of Professional Journalists to host the annual nationwide […]
The residents have spoken on so many occasions that they would prefer to have all township boards and committees filled with residents of the community. Supervisor Jose Aliaga promised in his campaign that he would fix the loophole that allows non-residents to sit on the zoning board of appeals if elected. He stayed true to […]
Clarkston High School Marketing students will have the school store open to the community for shopping during conferences tonight, March 15, from 4-7 p.m. for the latest Clarkston spirit items and apparel. For more information, email chsschoolstore@clarkston.k12.mi.us. Photo: Clarkston Community Schools
A proposal to implement a rental inspection ordinance in the Clarkston was presented at the Feb. 27 council meeting. If ultimately approved, this ordinance would require inspections of all rental units – both apartments and homes – in the city every two years with a goal of ensuring the health, safety and welfare of residents. […]