Dear Editor, This is a letter I have been meaning to write since the purported “innocuous” and so-called secret documents were finally released to the public by the city attorney, Tom Ryan, under the unanimous direction of the city council. Upon hearing of the availability of these documents, I obtained my own copy. After reading them, I […]
For pedestrian safety, Clarkston city ordinance requires all homeowners and business owners shovel snow accumulations greater than two inches from sidewalks in front of (or next to) their home/business within 24 hours. Warnings will be issued when walks are not shoveled. If no action is taken, the city DPW staff will shovel the walks and the […]
Plans to install new street signage and poles throughout the city has been slowed by the pandemic but are nonetheless moving forward. The selected contractor – ASI Signage – has now started the process of finalizing the list of signs and poles to be replaced. Weather and COVID permitting, the project will be completed over the […]
If nothing else, this pandemic has led to many people – and yes, even those in Clarkston – to show their true colors. I learned a long time ago that people show their true personality in the face of adversity. Well, that must mean that a great deal of people in this community are nothing […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Ron Serafini played in the NHL long before California had the Kings, Sharks and Ducks. A Detroit native now living in Clarkston, Serafini spent two games with the old California Golden Seals and later played for the Cincinnati Stingers of the World Hockey Association. He was chosen by the […]
New concrete was poured last month at Clarkston Junior High School for the Building and Grounds Department’s fenced-in storage area. According to Steve Wyckoff of the Clarkston Construction Tech program, “We are pouring sections of concrete to help make it more manageable in sloppy weather.” Photo provided
New grants of up to $15,000 will soon be available from the Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative to meet the urgent need of small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Applications for businesses to apply will open on December 15 at michiganbusiness.org/relief.
Dear Editor, Just wanted to write a short note to recognize Clarkston City Manager Jonathan Smith and his wife, Toni, for adding to the Christmas spirit in downtown Clarkston. The Smiths have added a fully decorated Christmas tree at the northwest corner of Washington and Main. This was done at their own expense and time. […]
Everest students bundled up and took to the outdoors to enjoy the season’s first wintry snowfall on Dec. 2, and many smiles were seen at the Clarkston campus. Photos provided
Kenneth H. Winship, of Clarkston, passed away at home peacefully on December 4, 2020 at the age of 80. Husband of Gail for 58 years, father of Kevin (Jennifer) Winship and Kym (Dick) Ogans-Ayers, grandfather of Kassandra Ogans (Chuck), Charles Ogans (Sam), Karrissa Ogans (Jeff), Jordyn (Alex) Johnson, Alyx (Brian) Roy, Cameron (Demi) Winship, and […]