In a typical school year, November is one of our quietest months. Students and staff are settled into predictable classroom routines, sports seasons are wrapping up or just beginning, the days are shorter, and there is a calm in knowing that the holidays are right around the corner. As you may have guessed, this November […]
The City of the Village of Clarkston hired Carson Danis as a part-time assistant to DPW Director Jimi Turner. Danis, who started his duties this past Monday, lives in the Clarkston area, graduated from Clarkston High School, and is currently attending classes at Oakland Community College. He previously worked for Independence Township in their Parks, Recreation […]
Everest second graders Branden Sanden (left) and Violet Taylor voted Nov. 3, choosing Mr. Chccolate Chip the winner over Mr. Oreo. Photos provided
City of the Village of Clarkston Artemus M. Pappas Village Hall 375 Depot Road Clarkston, Michigan 48346 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 09 28 2020 Final Minutes 9/28/2020 – Minutes Call To Order By Mayor Haven @ 7:01pm Pledge Of Allegiance Roll Call Mayor Haven, Avery, Bonser, Casey, Kneisc, Luginski, Wylie – Present. Approval Of […]
Cindy Peterson, a 23-year resident of Clarkston, can often be seen riding her bike around town with her dog, Benji. Photo provided
State Rep. Andrea Schroeder, of Independence Township, will assume majority caucus whip responsibilities after Republican legislators last week selected her to the position for the 2021-22 legislative term. The majority caucus whip is a job of critical importance in communicating key information among legislators. Schroeder will keep colleagues in tune with important issues and decisions […]
It was a special birthday celebration for Richard Light, who turned 90 in October. He met his great-grandson, Easton who is only a few months old, for the first time and it brought four generations of Light together. “It was really special,” said Bob Light, of Independence Township, adding the Richard was happy to see […]
Ian Andrew Carpenter, of Waterford, formerly of Clarkston, passed away November 6, 2020 from a glioblastoma brain tumor at the age of 43. Son of Charles (late Patricia) Carpenter and Sue (James Allard) Carpenter, father of Brennan and Jaxon, also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Ian graduated from Clarkston High School in 1996 […]
James Russell Lafnear, born May 15, 1931 in Pontiac, passed away peacefully at home on November 1, 2020 while surrounded by his family. Husband of Karen for 64 years, father of Jayne (William) Bannister and Steven (Melanie Upcott) Lafnear, grandfather of Jessica (fiancé Tyler Mitchell) Bannister, Alan Bannister, Emily Lafnear and Analyse Lafnear, half-brother of […]
Who wants to help restore the rain garden in front of the Clarkston City Hall in Depot Park? On Monday, November 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can. This a great time to get Master Gardener credits, learn about rain gardens, and get to show your care for clean water and beautify Depot […]