Dear Editor, In the June 22, 2020 Clarkston City Council meeting public comments, I communicated my concern that based on the current year’s budget there would likely be no parking fund balance and the fund balance would be near the minimum, essentially preventing capital expenses for the budget in 2021-22. These two sources provided $244,000 […]
Dear Editor, I was inspired to write this letter because of the “negative” tone of the last newspaper. I have lived in Clarkston for 40 years and have seen many changes come and go to “our town” of Clarkston. I love the vitality and vibrancy of the current Clarkston, both before and during the pandemic […]
Everest student government president Michael McGrath takes part in the school’s adoption of a family for Christmas, purchasing items in coordination with Lighthouse of Oakland County. Photo provided
Dear Editor, This letter is in response to Clarkston DPW’s sidewalk shoveling fiat handed down in the December 9, 2020 issue of the Clarkston News. While I am not a resident of the city of Clarkston, I can’t help but think that not unlike me, the serfs of Clarkston have probably tolerated enough orders from […]
Wint’s Healing Hearts Grief Support Group has been canceled for the months of January, February and March due to public health concerns. Scheduling for future dates can be found at wintfuneralhome/aftercare. Wint’s online grief portal is available at domaniforgrief.com/registration-wint, a no-cost resource. Any questions, call the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home at 248-625-5231 […]
Clarkston’s Gabe Hillebrand stands next to his chainsaw sculpture of a morel mushroom. Hillebrand and his wife Jennifer own Hill Brand Tree & Craft in Clarkston. Photo provided
Sending light out into the world is a key concept for Christians this time of year. It is also the motivation for lighting the Christmas trees in front of Clarkston United Methodist Church. Senior Pastor Rev. Richard Dake shared the reason for the 50 lit and decorated Christmas trees now in front of the […]
Grace Mersino, of Clarkston, qualified for the Fall 2020 Dean’s List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Belmont University is located in Nashville, Tenn. *** Alex Mazzone, of Clarkston, graduated from the University […]
Kurt L. Haney, of Clarkston, went to be with his Lord on December 18, 2020, surrounded by the love of his family at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Sue for over 63 years. Loving father of Cindy (Dave) Johnson, Rhonda (John) Myers, Karen Russell, Alysia (Curt) Tyson, Barbara Haney, and Kurstin (Bill) Shalawylo. […]
Laura M. Cole, of Clarkston, passed away December 19, 2020 at 87 years of age. Loving wife of the late Lyle, dear mother of Nancy (Phil) Myers, Sheila (Larry) Hartley, Gary Cole, Rod (Sandy) Cole, Doug (Michelle) Cole, Richard (Lorrie) Cole, Brad Cole, and the late Greg Cole. Grandmother of 16, great-grandmother of 18, and […]